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 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

Four aerospace and defense 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 Superb 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 S&P 500 Short Squeeze Candidates

High short interest coupled with strong technical positions is rocket fuel for potential short squeezes in these three stocks.

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.

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").

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 Ready to Bloom in Spring

The long, ugly winter is just about behind us -- here are 5 stocks that could help your portfolio get a little greener this spring.

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 ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — LCI NBG.PA RESI SCMP SMT

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

Best Stocks Update: Spanish Banking Bull Santander Ready to Rear Its Head

The ECB is setting a stage for a European bank rally that would rival that of the U.S. run-up in financials of the past few years. That's good news for Banco Santander.

3 Top-Rated Stocks to Buy on Any Dips

When a dip comes -- and you know it's coming -- here are three stocks you should lock down at lower prices.

Best Stocks Update: VIG’s Time Is Coming

The rockier the market and momentum stocks get, the more attractive 'Best Stocks for 2014' entry VIG and its blue-chip components will become.

5 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five energy services 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 Blue-Chip Energy Stocks to Buy

Investors in energy stocks should definitely chase growth in small firms, but a couple blue-chips can help stabilize your portfolio.

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

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

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