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.

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — ATTU MHO IRC WAC RP

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

MRK: Merck Stock a Strong Performer In the Pharma Space

Merck is one the most high profile companies in the pharmaceutical industry, and Merck stock is well worth a look for investors. I rate it a buy today.

BMY Pummeled After Earnings, But Bristol-Myers Squibb Stock Still a Buy

Bristol-Myers Squibb stock has a lot going for it, like the company's newfound focus on hepatitis C, oncology and immunotherapy. But BMY still might need time to reflect that potential.

3 Defense Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio

People seem to be scared of lower levels of government spending in this industry -- poppycock. These three defense stocks are ready for takeoff.

3 Heavily Shorted Stocks to Buy Anyway

Twenty-six stocks from the S&P 1500 have a short interest of more than 25% as a percentage of float. Here are the top three stocks to buy now.

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

Six internet and web service 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").

8 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five pharmaceutical 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.

SBUX – Starbucks Stock Bounces Back, But Should You Buy?

Starbucks stock initially sank after a mixed first-quarter earnings report, but it already regained that lost ground and then some. Still, is SBUX a buy?

4 Computer and Personal Electronics Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four computer and personal electronics 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 With Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — OESX DXYN NBG.PA SCMP CRY

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

NFLX: Netflix Stock Is Still In-Demand

Netflix continues to hit it out of the park, with most recent earnings soaring past estimates. NFLX is a winner, and a stock to buy.

17 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 17 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

EBAY Stock: Sorry, Carl Icahn, But a PayPal Spinoff Only Helps You

Just because Carl Icahn says EBAY stock is better served by a spinoff of PayPal doesn't mean it's best for all eBay investors.

Disney Stock Gets a Boost From ‘Frozen’ Flick

Disney's animated hit Frozen proves that the company still knows how to power Disney stock with smash hit films and merchandising.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth — OME PHX LRCX ITG PHM

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

9 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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

8 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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