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.

The 5 Best ETFs to Buy for 2015

The five best ETFs for new investment in 2015 include funds that protect against U.S. volatility, exploit weakness in Russia and South America, and are prepared for a rebound in the domestic energy market.

AA: Alcoa Is Firing Up Its Margins

Alcoa remains a "buy" and is a bedrock pick for any portfolio. What's more, there's a good chance that AA stock is oversold here and has some upside potential even in these depressed commodities markets.

Novartis Stock: RX for Your Portfolio

Novartis is a global drug giant positioned to profit from Obamacare, demographic trends and exciting new drugs in the pipeline. With a huge market cap and several best-selling treatments in its portfolio, Novartis is a long-term bet on the continuing expansion of the health care sector.

1 Extremely Bullish Indicator for Facebook (FB) Stock

Value investors should give credit where credit is due and acknowledge that Facebook shares are still a bargain despite a 70 P/E multiple.

Nike Stock Earnings Preview: What NKE Owners Need to Know

The price of Nike stock has soared this year, and the company has supported that move with sale and earnings growth. Can this miracle move last?

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four health care provider 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 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.

3 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three distributors 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 Superb 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.

Executives Are Buying In, Even as Energy Stocks Tumble

Investors are dumping oil and gas stocks right now but in many cases they are selling them to the people who run them. Insiders of many oil and gas companies are a lot more bullish on the future of the industry that the investing public.

PSEC Stock Is Ripe for a Turnaround

After it announced a dividend cut, shareholders of Prospect Capital have been shedding the stock. But its executives are buying PSEC hand over fist, which speaks well of its future prospects.

4 Restaurant Stocks That Are Still Safe Buys

Other restaurant stocks may have overdone it, but Wendys, Ruth's Hospitality, Dunkin Brands Group, and The Cheesecake Factory are safe buys.

UPS Stock Will Bring the Holiday Goods

“Big Brown” enjoys many strengths that should boost UPS stock long after the New Year's champagne has lost its fizz. This holiday season, United Parcel Service will stand and deliver.

ADBE: Buy, Keep an Eye on Adobe Systems

While ADBE stock reported solid fourth-quarter earnings, Adobe Systems' fundamentals are still a bit shaky.

Your Best Bargain Among Big Oil Stocks Is …

Halliburton Company is your best big oil stock to buy. HAL stock slid along with oil prices, but its dividend and balance sheet are bright.

5 Tech Stocks the Charts Scream “Buy!”

Here's why investors should buy Apple (AAPL), Facebook FB), F5 Networks (FFIV), Groupon (GRPN), and Taiwan Semiconductors (TSM) heading into 2015.

5 “Best of the Best” Stocks for 2015

Given the market conditions and economic forecast heading into 2015, investors will want to buy into these top stocks now to prosper in the new year.

3 Best Oppenheimer Funds for 2015

These Oppenheimer funds are well-managed and poised to be leaders in 2015. Here are three of the best funds.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, aerospace and defense, life science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors are rising to the top this week on the Portfolio Grader database.