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.

ORCL: Don’t Count Out Oracle Stock

Larry Ellison’s announcement that he’s stepping down as CEO of Oracle has hit the stock, but this software giant still has inherent strengths.

3 Cheap Blue Chips to Buy

There's little large-cap value in the U.S., so if you're seeking out bargain blue chips, consider a look at Japanese stocks.

Emerge Energy: Bet on EMES For Now

E&P companies might find alternatives to EMES if prices rise too much, but for now, EMES remains a good bet following its recent pullback.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, aerospace and defense, life science, biotechnology and auto parts sectors are having a strong week, according to Portfolio Grader.

GM Stock vs. F Stock: Which is the Better Buy?

GM and Ford battle it out for North American supremacy, but both GM stock and F stock have hit the skids recently. Which is the better buy?

8 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

This week, eight 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").

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").

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Great 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 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.

2 ‘Born in the USA’ Industrials to Buy

Think American manufacturing is doomed? Think again. These two "old line" industrials are poised for hefty gains.

3 Cyclical Stocks That Are Set Up for Success

Westlake Chemical (WLK), Century Aluminum (CENX) and C&J Energy Services (CJES) are set to see increased sales and profits as the economy grows stronger.

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four pharmaceutical 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.

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of nine oil and gas 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.

Fortegra Financial: This ‘Best Stock’ Goes Out on Top

Fortegra had excellent growth in 2014 through acquisitions, and then Tiptree bought it, which cemented FRF stock's ranking as one of the best in 2014.

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

Three machinery 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 Speculative Stocks With Huge Upside Potential

Speculative stocks can return multiples on your investment, but carry high risk. However, these three appear to be worth that risk.