Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

3 Stock Sectors to Sell in 2015  

Beware of the stock sectors involving gold, solar, and real estate next year. Various factors may lead to substantial underperformance.

Alaska Air Group: ALK Stock is Heading North

With a virtual monopoly on burgeoning travel territory, regional airline operator Alaska Airlines is on a flight path for growth. Low costs, amicable labor relations and now the plunging price of fuel all add up to tailwinds for ALK stock.

America’s 25 Highest-Yielding Large-Cap Dividend Stocks

Looking for yield? Start your research here with this list of American large-cap dividend stocks that pay out anywhere between 4% and 10%.

GoPro: GPRO Stock Rallies on JPMorgan Upgrade

GoPro (GPRO) stock gets a boost from a JPMorgan upgrade. A lot has happened since GoPro's June IPO. Is the stock really a buy?

SWKS: Skyworks Solutions Is Still Skyrocketing

Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) is at the heart of the "Internet of Things" (IOT) and will continue to grow rapidly with it.

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 13 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

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

10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 10 oil and gas stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Why Now’s the Time to Start Buying Petrobras Stock (PBR)

Petrobras is down more than 45% this year and has lots of challenges. Now at decade lows, PBR is a great entry point for anyone looking to make a three- to five-year investment.

3 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three durable goods 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 Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — LCI WLDN PLNR NBG.PA RESI

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

5 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

Five pharmaceutical 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 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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