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 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.

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.