Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

3 Water Utility Stocks for Investors to Drink Up

Think water utility stocks are boring? Well, think again, because these rock-solid dividend payers can help to keep your retirement afloat.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, the aerospace and defense, biotechnology, life science, auto parts and e-commerce sectors are gathering momentum on the Portfolio Grader database.

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.