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.

ZU Stock: Top Online Retail Plays for the Polar Vortex

The polar vortex has wreaked havoc on brick-and-mortar retail. Online retail potentially could pick up the slack for ZU stock and others.

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").

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").

6 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six media 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 Road and Rail Stocks to Buy Now

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

CHK vs. DVN Stock: The Competition Isn’t Even Close

The two former natural gas kingpins are battling it out for the fracking crown. But the competition between CHK and DVN stock isn't even close.

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 Superb 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.

Office Depot: Take a Flyer on ODP Stock

The merged Office Depot-OfficeMax combo presents a risk in a tough environment; however, ODP stock makes for a speculative buy with big potential upside.

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.

2 Safe, Cheap Stocks You Need to Buy Now

In looking for stocks to buy, I use Ben Graham's 'net-net' strategy and add net current asset value to the mix -- here are two stocks that are safe for the long haul and ready for upside.

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

This week, six internet and web service stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

3 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three durable goods 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").

3 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

Three machinery 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").

Hate the Brand, Love the Stock

Contrary to popular belief, investing in a stock isn't a matter of morality or respect for fellow humans. It's all about the Benjamins, and these hated companies dole 'em out.

3 Big Winners From Earnings Season

We're most of the way through earnings season, which means it's time to take a look back at the stocks that have come out on top.

Cheap Stocks to Buy From Around the World

Finding large-cap stocks trading below book value is a great way to set yourself up for long-term profits. Here are 3 cheap stocks from all over the world.