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.

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Three packaged foods 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 Auto Parts Stocks to Buy Now

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

ORCL Stock: Oracle Shattering Decade-Plus Highs

Oracle has a number of catalysts fueling the current rally in ORCL stock, and there look to be plenty more to come.

2 Ways to Play the Shale Gas Boom In China

Shale gas production in China is real, and it's ready to ramp up at a massive scale. Don't ignore the potential, and consider these two energy stocks.

Citigroup – C Stock Is Stuck in Technical Limbo

I still like the technical setup here, but the near-term fundamental picture is cloudy at best.

2 Stocks With Bullish Insider Buying

Broadly speaking, insiders have been selling their shares as the market moves sideways. So when you see insider buying, it pays to take notice.

3 Robotics Stocks Cashing in on the Healthcare Megatrend

Medical robotics are the future, and the future is now. These three stocks are in the sweet spot of technology and healthcare.

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four health care provider 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 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 Strong 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.

The 10 Best Stocks for 2014 Through Q1

With three months in the books for 2014, which of InvestorPlace's "Best Stocks for 2014" entrants are still standing above the market?

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

Six capital markets 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 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

6 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six media 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

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.