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 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

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.

5 Stocks With Strong 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.

3 Retail Stocks to Buy Low and Sell High

Retail stocks are getting hammered, with some off 50%-plus from their 52-week highs. Three in particular, though, have strong comeback cases. Here's a look.

3 Tech Stocks That’ll Survive the Bubble

Tech stocks with game-changing technologies and catalysts to drive shares higher can survive difficult market environments, even bubbles.

Buy This Semiconductor Stock to Power Your Portfolio

Semiconductor stocks are a bit of a mixed bag right now, but there's only one semiconductor stock you need to own.

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.

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.

5 Stocks With Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — LCI VTNR NBG.PA RESI SCMP

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

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").

Travel Stocks: 2 to Book, 2 to Bump

Travel stocks look good amid a burgeoning demand for summer vacation trips. How do four travel stocks -- PCLN, EXPE, OWW and TZOO -- stack up?

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").

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

Four pharmaceutical 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 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

2 Slow, Steady Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Profits

Most traders are so focused on short-term results, they miss great opportunities for long-term profits. But would you rather have slow profits or quick losses?

5 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five software 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 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Surprises — OSTK REGI BRE FTEK KNOP

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