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.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — GMK TPL TRGP and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance.

2 Bank Stocks to Buy During Earnings Season

Bank stocks are reporting earnings this week, but if you want big returns you'll have to go small -- small banks, that is. Here are two bank stocks to buy for upside potential.

4 Auto Parts Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four packaged foods 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 Strong Earnings Momentum — KNSY REGI BELFB STV BCR

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

Should I Buy JNJ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

JNJ stock has been surging over the past few years, but is there any momentum left to drive the stock higher?

4 Superior Ways to Play Real Estate

A mixed bag of reports continues to stall the homebuilder fund XHB. Here are four much better ways to make money in the real estate space.

Apple Investors Can Ignore the China Central Television Warning

China Central Television tried to scare Chinese consumers away from the Apple iPhone, but such past efforts have actually backfired.

IBM Earnings Preview: 3 Clues to Watch for in Thursday’s Report

Stockholders should watch IBM earnings for continued evidence that its traditional hardware sales are still slumping.

JPMorgan Earnings Beat Low Expectations (JPM)

JPMorgan earnings beat low expectations as the slowdowns in trading and mortgage lending weren't as bad as feared.

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Growth — OME LRCX CODI INOC CNC

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

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

2 Materials Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Growth

Materials stocks have hit a bottom, which means the only thing left is to buy 'em and wait for the imminent recovery.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

For the week, commercial banking, aerospace and defense, auto parts, life science and biotechnology are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Great 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.

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.

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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