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 Biotech Stocks to Buy Now

Discovery why biotech stocks are unlikely candidates for blowout performance in 2015.

5 Stocks With Great 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.

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 ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated 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").

SWKS: Jump on the Skyworks Solutions Bandwagon

Even with Skyworks Solutions' impressive rebound in recent days, I see plenty of upside left for SWKS, which makes it a stock to buy.

Google Stock Shrugs Off a Disappointing Quarter (GOOG, GOOGL)

If nothing else, the market's muted reaction to a weak earnings report underscores the bullish sentiment on Google stock.

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").

11 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

11 oil and gas 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").

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.

3 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three machinery 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 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

Schlumberger: Drilling for Dollars Globally

As China ups the ante in domestic energy production, the world’s largest oilfield services company holds the winning cards.

AAPL: Buy Apple Stock’s Comeback of 2014

Apple has had a big comeback year with the release of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and now its latest iPad should carry AAPL through the holidays.

Can the New JCPenney CEO Save JCP Stock?

JCPenney announced its CEO transition Tuesday. The debate's already begun whether Marvin Ellison is the right hire for JCP.

Raytheon (RTN): Your Best Play on the Rise of UAVs

As a leading defense contractor with a specialty in UAV sensors, Raytheon (RTN) stock is poised to benefit the most from the increasing use of drones.

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

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

UNH Stock – UnitedHeath Earnings Show Health Stocks Soaring

UNH stock is popping after strong earnings, showing the power of both UnitedHealth and the broader health sector amid market volatility.