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.

Charge Up on the MasterCard and Visa Stock Pullback

MasterCard and Visa stock have been hit hard, but several positives could charge up both stocks in the weeks and months to come.

3 Blue Chips Climbing on Earnings (KO, JNJ, SCHW)

Earnings season is supposed to be a dud, but don't tell that to JNJ, SCHW or KO stock, all of which got a lift from Street-beating results.

5 Stocks With Great 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.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Four health care provider 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").

Yahoo Earnings Preview: What YHOO Stock Owners Need to Know

Today's the day: Yahoo earnings for Q1 are coming out after the close. Anyone who owns (or is thinking about owning) YHOO stock should read this first.

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six capital markets 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 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three medical devices stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

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 Prime 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 Industries Getting Boosts (or Bumps) from Climate Change

The more we suffer from climate change, the better it is for sectors that can provide viable solutions.

FB: 3 Reasons Battered Facebook Stock Is a Screaming Buy

Facebook stock has been beaten around pretty badly over the last month or so, but there's still a lot for investors to like.

3 Energy Stocks for Colorado’s Hidden Shale Play

The Niobrara shale is poised to be bigger than the Bakken. Here are 3 energy stocks that will let you cash in on the next big thing in shale.

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.

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