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.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Surprises — WRI ABMD CRTO RDCM BRE

By Portfolio Grader Jan 8, 2015

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

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 8, 2015

The grades of five software 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.

10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 8, 2015

The grades of 10 restaurant and resort 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.

How to Capitalize on China’s Brokerage Bonanza

By Eric Johnson, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 8, 2015

The new bull market for Chinese equities since the launch of Hong Kong-Shanghai cross trading has given brokerages a shot in the arm.

3 Cutting-Edge Tech Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 8, 2015

It's easy to get lost in all the gadgets and wizardry at the Consumer Electronics Show, but these three companies are what make it all happen behind the scenes.

5 Stocks to Buy for January

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 7, 2015

Technical strength and strong seasonality conspire to make these names market-beating stocks to buy at the start of the new year.

6 Stocks to Diversify With as Oil Continues to Decline

By Richard Band Jan 7, 2015

Utilities, real estate investment trusts, consumer-staples stocks and preferred stocks are doing fabulous jobs of resisting the undertow from oil.

Monsanto Planting Seeds for Future Growth (MON)

By John Persinos, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2015

Monsanto is an agricultural giant with new seed innovations in the pipeline, boding well for MON stock this year as emerging nations show an insatiable appetite for grain-intensive foods.

3 Bargain Stocks to Buy in 2015

By Jan 7, 2015

A new year is always a good time to poke around in the bargain bin looking for deals like Republic Airways (RJET), Meritor (MTOR) and Blount International (BLT).

JCPenney’s Hot Holiday Sales: Is JCP Stock a Legit Rebound Play?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 7, 2015

JCPenney posted strong holiday sales, and that makes JCP stock a contender for rebound play of the year.

Qualcomm (QCOM): A Rock Amid Turbulent Currents

By John Persinos, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2015

Qualcomm is an innovative maker of proprietary chips that consumer gadgets around the world can’t do without. As QCOM expands into new markets such as health care, Qualcomm stock should take off in 2015.