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.

Scripps Networks: New Mojo From Old Media

By John Persinos, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 9, 2014

As legacy media struggle to cope with the digital age, this reinvented remnant from print publishing is in the vanguard of growth.

5 Stocks to Buy If You Just HATE Risk

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 9, 2014

Looking for safer stocks to buy? These five big, low-risk stocks still can beat the market and protect your portfolio in a crash.

5 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 9, 2014

The grades of five energy services 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 Software Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 9, 2014

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

7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 9, 2014

Seven restaurant and resort 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").

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

By Portfolio Grader Oct 9, 2014

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

3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks You Can Win With in Q4

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 9, 2014

Favorable forecasts for retail along with positive seasonality bode well for this trio of consumer discretionary stocks.

JCP Stock: The Exodus Is Overdone

By Gerelyn Terzo, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 9, 2014

JCP stock took a beating after the retailer's Q3 guidance disappointed investors. But was the selling in JCPenney overdone?

Yum Brands a Buy Thanks to China Food Scandal

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 8, 2014

Yum Brands missed estimates and cut its forecast, but shares should have upside once the scare in China has passed.

Life Expectancy Rises: 5 Best Stocks to Buy

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 8, 2014

Life expectancy for U.S. babies born in 2012 hit a record high at 78.8 years. Here are the 5 best stocks to buy to invest in longevity.