Stocks to Buy

Whether you are a novice who just opened your first 401k or you are a seasoned investor, you have to spend countless hours researching stocks to buy. Who has that kind of time? We do. Powered by a diverse group of perspectives formed from dozens of analysts, advisors and strategists, our stories digest the day’s biggest headlines to uncover which stocks you should buy.

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four packaged foods stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Momentum — KNSY CPN PBF FTEK EVAC

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Momentum, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

Load Up On Cheap Oil Stocks

Use this time to grab cheap oil stocks like Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Schlumberger Limited. (NYSE:SLB), Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) and others.

YHOO: Yahoo Stock Is Unloved But Not Underachieving

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) has done a very smart thing in spinning off its Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) shares, but is anyone taking notice?

3 Deep-Discount Energy Stocks To Buy Today

The drop in both oil and energy related equities is producing some tantalizing values and deep discounts. Here are three stocks that are deeply discounted and are ripe to buy now.

After Big Quarter, EA Stock Set to Power Higher in 2015

Electronic Arts (EA) is continuing its upward trend with an impressive Q3, but delays in its digital line up may be trouble for EA stock.

HCA Holdings: Healthcare ‘Blue Chip’ With a Rosy Future

As the biggest for-profit hospital chain in America, HCA Holdings will parlay its market dominance into big gains in 2015. The spread of Obamacare, economic recovery and increasing consolidation of the sector are manna for HCA stock.

5 Media Stocks the Analysts Love

Walt Disney Co (DIS), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) are among five media stocks that Wall Street loves right now.

3 Pros, 3 Cons For Chevron Stock (CVX)

CVX has a bit of a murky outlook, with a bright spot for every cloudy one, but Chevron stock is too great a value to pass up.

5 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five health care provider stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Superb Cash Flow — YONG ZA GURE YZC CGA

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Cash Flow, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

4 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four building products stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four distributors stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — HSP BSF INOC RFMD ATNI

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

Visa Stock Vs. Mastercard Stock – Which Should You Buy?

Visa stock and Mastercard stock form a virtual duopoly in the electronic payment processing industry. Both companies and stocks have been hot, but which one will do better going forward?

5 Stocks With Strong Trends on the Charts

So far, fourth-quarter earnings results have been much weaker than expected, but there are still stocks out there that are looking like strong additions for your portfolio.

Signature Bank: The Bank With a 245% Return (SBNY)

Signature Bank's massive return over the last five years puts other regionals to shame.

9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy for 2015

If you're looking for the best cheap stocks to buy, you can't just rummage in the bargain bin. You have to find stocks that either offer a little bit of financial security, or that have loads of unmet potential.

Avery Dennison (AVY): Alluring Growth in a Plain Wrapper

Avery Dennison is a paper packaging maker and as such represents a cyclical play on recovery. However, this old-line consumer goods company also is making a shrewd strategic investment in high technology.