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.

Verizon Stock is Worth the Price

Verizon stock is worth buying and holding to benefit from consolidation among cable and telecom providers and as a way to offset the volatility of small and mid-sized equities.

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Growth — OME LRCX CODI INOC CNC

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

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four health care provider 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.

What to Know About the Comcast and Time Warner Cable Deal

President Obama's stance on net neutrality could have negative impacts on Comcast's deal with Time Warner Cable.

7 Sure-Thing Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Gains

So-called "megatrend stocks" -- such as these seven stocks to buy -- offer a way to play almost certain shifts in demographic, economic and social trends.

Walt Disney (DIS): New Tricks From a Familiar Name

As media companies struggle to adapt to fickle consumers and disruptive technologies, Walt Disney remains in the forefront of long-term growth. DIS is a media sector leader in cross-marketing and the adoption of new technologies.

JWN: Buy Nordstrom’s Rebound Going Into the Holidays

Nordstrom has rebounded considerably this year, starting the year off in "sell" territory and improving to a "buy" thanks to solid institutional buying pressure.

These 2 Moves Make Facebook (FB) Stock a Screaming Buy

Facebook (FB) stock looks like a buy after making moves to boost advertising revenue and compete directly against LinkedIn (LNKD).

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

Best Buy Earnings Preview: A Pivotal Quarter

Best Buy (BBY) isn't as ill-equipped to face Amazon (AMZN) as many may believe, and Thursday's Best Buy earnings report could prove it.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — AMAT RP PHM OSTK INOC

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin 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 ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Seven media 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").

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

Four aerospace and defense 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 Stocks to Buy Still Benefiting From Military Spending

The defense industry is probably going to continue to be a growth sector for many years to come, and these are the stocks to buy in it.

Youku Tudou Inc (YOKO): China’s Rising Stock Star

Youku Tudou, China's leading video sharing website, is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of the Middle Kingdom's growing and tech-savvy middle class.

14 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 14 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.