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.

Buy the Best With CVS Health

CVS Health Corp (CVS) is an example of best-in-class at its best; no wonder it is trading at all-time highs.

Stay Focused in a Volatile Environment With CERN, AKAM

You don’t want to let the volatility scare you out of the market. Instead, you want to use it to take advantage of opportunities to buy quality stocks at cheaper prices.

DISH Sling TV: A Boon To NFLX Stock

DISH Sling TV, an inventive new internet-based TV service, should do wonders for DISH stock. But NFLX stock might be the biggest buy after this move.

Buy JPM Stock – 5 Reasons JPMorgan Stock Is a Bargain

The biggest of the big banks, JPM stock will bounce back after earnings. Here's why I think J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is a buy for 2015.

Norfolk Southern (NSC): Earnings Keep A-Rollin’

As a lean and well-run railroad operator, Norfolk Southern is a cyclical transportation play that should go the distance. This railroad operator not only has a lock on vital rail links in the Northeast, but it's also heavily involved in the innovative and increasingly popular practice of intermodal shipping.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, electric utilities, gas utilities, reit and water utilities sectors are on the rise this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

Make Mountains of Profits With This Bold, Aggressive Strategy

Buying up oil companies with oil prices at rock-bottom is a risky move, but one that will pay off handsomely as oil prices recover.

9 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Nine media stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five medical devices stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — BSF CLDT INOC EVHC SNTS

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

5 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — PSDV MARA RESI CREG GV

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

Starbucks (SBUX) Percolates to Record Highs

Shares of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) are in blue-sky territory following Thursday’s earnings update after the close.

MNKD: Afrezza Launch Will Propel MannKind Stock

With MNKD's inhalable insulin drug Afrezza rapidly approaching launch, MannKind stock looks prone to take off as well.

4 Titans of Trouble – Defense Stocks NOC, AVAV, RTN, BA

Companies like Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) and AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) are looking at a bullish 2015.

United Parcel Service, Inc.: UPS Sells Off Hard — Too Hard

UPS booted the holiday season for a second consecutive year and offered up a disappointing 2015 forecast -- and the market is overreacting.

Honeywell Stock Set to Soar Along With Aerospace

As a dominant provider of avionics, Honeywell should soar on the improving fortunes of the aerospace sector. This diversified industrial goods company also is a solid play on global recovery.

3 Can’t-Miss Profit Opportunities in Gold Mining

These junior gold mining stocks are not for the faint of heart…but when you time your trade correctly, that volatility makes for tons of potential upside as well.

2 Railroad Stocks Immune From Falling Oil Prices

Energy-related stocks and funds are taking a hit as oil prices continue to drop, but major railroad companies should maintain their strength. That makes these two stocks -- CSX and UNP -- good buys right now.