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.

How to Bet on Xiaomi, China’s Growing Smartphone Maker

Xiaomi, the world’s third-largest smartphone maker, isn't listed. But investors can trade the Chinese firm's suppliers and content partners.

Casella Waste: A Potential Three-Bagger

Casella Waste is a low-priced stock that could triple in the next few years as the economy recovers.

Buy Southwest Airlines and Vipshop Based on Fundamentals

The trick to finding these winners, such as Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) and Vipshop Holdings Ltd - ADR (VIPS), is to have the courage of your convictions and faith in the numbers.

United Technologies CEO Quits Suddenly, Market Shrugs (UTX)

United Technologies was having a rough year even before its CEO suddenly resigned, but maybe that underperformance makes it a bargain buy.

10 Reasons Facebook Stock Is a Buy in 2015

FB stock jumped 35% so far this year, but what's next for Facebook? Here are 10 reasons Facebook stock is a buy in 2015.

GE Stock: An All-Weather Dividend Stock

With a terrific dividend and buybacks returning shareholder capital, GE stock is a great company for long-term investors to buy now.

Lockheed Martin (LMT): Flying High on Military Orders

Developing nation demand for combat aircraft made in the U.S. will continue to drive profits for LMT stock.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, commercial banking, aerospace and defense, life science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical are the best sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Strong 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 Best Stocks to Buy If the U.S. Stock Market Tumbles

U.S. equities can't go up forever. Here are five of the best stocks to buy for when that day of reckoning comes.

5 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — ENTA 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.

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

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

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven media 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.

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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

Foot Locker Stock Has More Upside (FL)

Foot Locker is enjoying solid top-line growth even as the broader retail industry looks mixed-to-bad, and that bodes well for FL stock.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Dressed for Success

Ross Stores operates deep-discount clothing stores that are increasingly popular destinations for bargain-hungry consumers. Ross should get a boost from the holidays, but it's also a recession-resistant performer that holds up well during times of uncertainty.

Huntington Bancshares: A Regional Bank Stock to Buy

HBAN is making more loans, increasing deposits and has recently increased its dividend by 20%.

You Can Still Count On Microsoft, Intel and Cisco

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) remain superstars of growth and income investing.

6 Reasons Facebook Stock Will Soar

Facebook stock is a solid long-term buy thanks to CEO Mark Zuckerberg's long-term vision and his ability to execute on his plans for the future.