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.

Apple Earnings Set to Give AAPL Stock a Lift

No shortage of catalysts in the Apple earnings report -- including strong momentum in iPhone sales -- should boost AAPL stock.

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Road and Rail Stocks to Buy Now

Three road and rail 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 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

Four medical devices 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 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 Prime Sales Growth — HTH INSY CREG TTWO GV

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

Buy ECA Stock Unless You Hate Money

An ill-timed bet on natural gas was a drag for a while, but now EnCana has its swagger back. I'm looking for good things from ECA stock.

4 Stocks that Deliver Value AND Momentum

We're all familiar with the age-old debate: value stocks or momentum stocks? But if you look carefully, you can have the best of both worlds.

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

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").

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 13 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

Three durable goods 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 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Before Earnings

Healthcare is a fast-growing segment of the market -- but which healthcare stocks should you buy? Let's take a look at 3 winners before earnings.

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.

5 Stocks With Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — LCI NBG.PA RESI SCMP SMT

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

3 Tech Stocks to Buy Before Earnings

Everyone loves a hot tech stock -- and these three are among the hottest. Snap up these surging tech stocks before earnings next week.

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").

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five 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.