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.

Stocks to Buy: 2 Miners Too Cheap to Pass Up

Gold and silver miners have been beaten down, lately, but that means mining stocks are sitting at attractively cheap valuations.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

ELS Stock: Live Large With This REIT

ELS stock holds a unique place in a field full of REITs -- active communities for senior citizens. Here's why the niche market makes ELS a great buy.

4 Stocks to Buy to Hedge Against Higher Gas Prices

Gas prices are going up, but while they hit you at the pump, you can hit right back through the market. Here are four ways to play the trend higher.

Amazon: The Song Remains the Same

Amazon (AMZN) stock was getting pounded on Friday thanks mostly to worries about its Q2 earnings guidance. Silly Wall Street: Amazon isn't about earnings.

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of nine oil and gas stocks are on the rise this week 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

The grades of six internet and web service stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated 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.

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.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

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.

4 Ways to Play Housing (Besides Homebuilding Stocks)

The housing boom is near the end, making homebuilder stocks less attractive. Here are four housing stocks that won't let you down.

3 Media Stocks Lighting Up Your Entertainment World

Disposable cash might be in short supply, but everyone wants to be entertained. These 3 media stocks will fill your programming and investment wishes.

There’s Plenty to Like In Value Stocks Like Genworth (GNW)

Value stock investors focus on buying companies at a discount, and Genworth fits the bill today.

The 5 Best Stocks to Buy Around $5

While the following stocks to buy admittedly have some issues, they all are established companies worth more than $300M and are at worst breakeven.

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven restaurant and resort 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 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

Five energy services 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").