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 — OSTK REGI CRTO BRE FTEK

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

8 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

This week, eight restaurant and resort stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

6 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

BHP Stock: Mining the Recovery for Profits

As the largest commodity producer in the world, BHP stock is a direct play on the global economy’s increasing appetite for raw materials.

Oil Creates Opportunity in Railroad Stocks

Plunging oil prices have driven down oil stocks of course, along with some other sectors, but there may be one sector where investors may benefit from falling oil prices: railroad stocks.

9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now for Under $10

Some stocks that trade for under $10 have gotten to be cheap for a reason, so the trick is to separate the toxic from those that offer real potential. Here are nine for 2015.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — SAVE UEIC RGEN and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance.

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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

13 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 13 biotechnology stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Service Stocks to Buy Now

Three service 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").

Biggest Mutual Fund Surprises of 2014

We investors are wise to look back at the mutual fund surprises of 2014 to check our forward investment strategies and to maintain our humility in 2015.

4 Auto Parts Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four auto parts 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 Prime Earnings Momentum — KNSY REGI BELFB STV BCR

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

Walgreen’s Drug Store Expansion is a Tonic for Investors

Walgreen is America’s largest drug retailer and it continues to add outlets in an aggressive expansion strategy. WAG stock also will benefit from long-term health and demographic trends.

Best PIMCO Funds for 2015

Free of the performance drags of the past year, 2015 may be a turnaround year for PIMCO funds. Here are 3 of their best to consider in the New Year.

10 Big Caps for Big Gains in 2015

Profit Scanner has found bullish technical pattern on 10 stocks' charts showing that these companies could be the some of the best stocks for 2015.

3 Best Dividend ETFs for 2015

Which dividend ETF is for you? Choose from among these three ideas.

3 Best T. Rowe Price Funds for 2015

The best T Rowe Price funds for 2015 include two top sector funds and one fund that invests in Africa.