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.

4 Auto Parts Stocks to Buy Now

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

MPC Scores Major Win With Hess Deal

By buying Hess retail stores, MPC is setting itself up for great things in the future. Investors should take note.

4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

RadioShack – The Vultures Are Circling RSH Stock. Should You Be?

The noose continues to tighten around RadioShack's (RSH) neck. But as they say -- no risk, no reward. RSH stock could be a speculative buy.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, aerospace and defense, biotechnology, auto parts and life science sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four health care provider 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 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Stock Charts to Watch After the S&P 500’s New High

The S&P 500 closed out Friday at a new high. If the index is able to keep pushing above the 1900 mark, the stock charts say these six companies might have some decent upside.

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

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings 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.

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.

JCPenney Rally Just a Head Fake – Don’t Buy JCP Stock

JCPenney stock rallied strongly in February on turnaround hopes, but momentum as faded ... proving the JCP stock rally was just a fake-out.

Want Stability? Try 200 Years of Growth

Paints and coatings are big business, and that's why Valspar continues to do well, even after being around for more than 200 years.

5 High-Growth Stocks to Believe In

Even if it means flirting with super-high valuations, investors have to look somewhere if they want to find growth. These five high-growth stocks are a fitting place to start.

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six internet and web service 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.

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").