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.

5 Stocks With Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — ENTA WLDN LCI 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.

2 REITs With Management You Can Trust

Invest in Inland Real Estate (IRC) and Cedar Realty Trust (CDR) because their managements have big stakes in the success of those companies.

5 Stocks to Buy to Profit From Cable Consolidation

As the cable industry continues to gobble itself whole, investors looking for stocks to buy should look at these three types of cable companies.

3M: A Quiet Stock Makes Some Noise

The market, the economy and 3M's business operations have all converged to temporarily transform slow-growing 3M into a growth stock.

3 Small Bank Stocks With Big Insider Ownership

Insider ownership is the best indication of the character and intent of management in a smaller community or regional bank.

M: Bounce Back With Macy’s Q3 Report

Macy's is a stock to buy right now and should continue to improve sales growth and earnings surprises after its solid Q3 report.

United Technologies (UTX): Blue-Chip Agility

United Technologies Corp. is a blue chip that's also nimble, combining large-cap stability with R&D innovation, resulting in a growth stock amid uncertain political and investment climates.

‘Tis the Season for These 4 Retail Stocks

Even if you've sidestepped the retail industry for much of 2014, you could be ringing in gains for the New Year with these four retail stocks.

Cisco Stock: In the Cybersecurity ‘Sweet Spot’

Cisco stock should reap the lion’s share of increased investments in the “extended enterprise” and cybersecurity.

5 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six software 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.

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").

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Surprises — OSTK VTNR REGI CRTO BRE

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

SFM: Boost Your Health With Sprouts Farmers Market

One of my favorite companies riding this health-changing trend is Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), which has strong future potential.

EMES: Now Is a Good Chance to Buy Emerge Energy Services

Emerge Energy Services (EMES), a unique oil and gas services firm, recently reported stellar third-quarter results.

FB: Ignore the Naysayers, Facebook Still Rules

Despite the hearsay about Facebook coming to an end, FB stock is still growing and improving fundamentals every quarter.

For AT&T (T) Stock, Boring Is Good

AT&T stock has low volatility, high dividend and a stable outlook, making it a good stock to buy to lower portfolio volatility.

3 High-Yield MLPs That Posted Great Q3 Earnings

If the oil market rights itself, then these three MLPs will likely see continued dividend increases after their stellar Q3 earnings.

11 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 11 biotechnology stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").