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 Stocks With Prime Cash Flow — YONG ZA GURE CHA CGA

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

3 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Big Bank Stocks to Buy Now

Financials and bank stocks have been lagging big time recently. However, Wells Fargo, Blackstone and Toronto-Dominion Bank offer upside potential now.

3 Railroad Stocks to Ride Now

Warren Buffett’s ongoing love of the prospects of railroad stocks signals an opportunity for individual investors, too. Here are three railroad stocks to ride now:

3 Great Stocks With Fresh Leadership

Great stocks leave nothing to chance, and that's why you get talented new CEOs such as these three pros.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

This week, seven 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

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