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 Healthcare Stocks to Buy

While it's unlikely healthcare stocks will lead the market two years in a row, there are still plenty of great healthcare stocks to buy.

5 Stocks With Prime Cash Flow — YONG ZA GURE CHA CGA

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

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Four health care provider 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").

3 Solar Stocks to Warm Your Portfolio

Solar stocks are hurting right now, which means it's a good time for investors to get in low. Here are three to consider.

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Growth — BSF CMPR OME LRCX CODI

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

3 Dividends You Can Bank On

In a world of skimpy yields on both stocks and bonds, some of these Australian and British banks are paying well above 5% and not withholding taxes.

RTN: Raytheon Is a Solid ‘Buy’ Going Into 2015

Raytheon is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings at the end of January, and it's shaping up to be a solid report.

Norfolk Southern: Hitching a Ride on Economic Recovery

Norfolk Southern is a well-managed railroad with high operating margins and growing freight volumes. With a lock on lucrative eastern U.S. rail routes, NSC is a safer bet on the resurgence of the cyclical transportation sector.

Can 3D Printing Stocks Rebound in 2015?

Next year won't be much kinder to 3D printing companies, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider buying shares.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, aerospace and defense, biotechnology, life science and auto parts sectors look strong this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

3 High-Income Oil Stocks Safe from Crude’s Crash

There are a host of low-risk, long-term plays that should continue to serve investors well regardless of short-term volatility in crude oil prices. Here are three good choices.

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

The 10 Best Index Funds for 2015, 2016, 2017…

These 10 best index funds can provide investors with cheap, broad exposure to everything from U.S. blue chips and bonds to gold and Kenyan stocks.

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four aerospace and defense 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.

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six capital markets 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 Operating Margin Growth — BSF AMAT RP PHM OSTK

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 — MARA HTH INSY CREG TTWO

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

Make Room for Middleby Corp. in Your Growth Portfolio

Middleby has grown organically and via acquisition to become the premier play in kitchen machinery.

7 Biggest Investment Opportunities of 2015

Here are a host of positive economic developments worth highlighting as we enter 2015, and related investment opportunities worth exploring.