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.

Here’s Why Altria (MO) Trumps Philip Morris (PM)

Altria Group Inc (MO) really excelled in 2014 and surpassed its main competitor Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) in the rankings as a stock to buy.

How to Start Investing – 5 Ways to Invest $1,000 Now

You have to start somewhere. Here are five tips for investing for beginners to help you grow your $1,000 next egg for the long term.

3 Ways to Play the Bounce in Biotech Stocks

Biotech stocks delivered big this year for investors pursuing an aggressive growth strategy, driven by exciting new treatments for dread diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis and HIV. And some have room to run in 2015.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock: The Biggest Screaming Buy in the Tech Sector

A dirt-cheap valuation and quality dividend usually enough, but QCOM stock has a lot more going for it than that.

Best BlackRock Funds for 2015

The best BlackRock funds for 2015 are likely to be those that are well-manage category leaders with portfolios ripe for a solid year ahead.

5 Monthly Dividend Stocks for 2015

Monthly dividend stocks are a fantastic way to plan your finances in retirement. Here are five of the best.

Boeing Stock: Bet on BA to Bounce Back in 2015

Boeing stock has stumbled recently because of new problems with the company's flagship Dreamliner passenger jet, but the recovering global economy makes BA stock a solid long-term growth proposition.

6 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Tech Stocks to Play in the Semiconductor Industry

Intel Corporation (INTC), Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (USA) (TSEM) and Ambarella Inc (AMBA) are likely to lead the expected increase of semiconductor sales for 2015.

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

The 4 Best Tech Stocks for Mobile in 2015

As the mobile market grows -- and it's growing -- so will the opportunities for these four blue-chip tech stocks.

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three fashion and apparel 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.

3 Wireless Telecom Stocks to Buy Now

Three wireless telecom 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").

7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

This week, seven 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").

3 Best Stock Sectors to Buy in 2015  

What might the best stock sectors be for 2015? Chances are at least two will have to do with lower price of oil.

CVS Stock – Here’s Why CVS Health Is Best

While CVS Health, Walgreen and Rite Aid are the top drugstore chains, CVS stock has fundamentals that beat the competition.

Discover Financial Services (DFS): Ringing Up Holiday Growth

As one of the world’s leading payment services companies, Discover Financial Services should continue its robust performance, as increasingly confident consumers whip out their credit cards and DFS embraces mobile payments.

HRB: Monitor H&R Block Before Buying In

H&R Block stock's ratings have been fluctuating quite a bit over the past 12 months, but HRB is a stock to buy with caution now.