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.

Johnson Controls Moves Into ‘Buy’ Territory

Johnson Controls started out the year in the "sell" column, but earnings momentum has shifted this diversified tech play to a "buy." Here's why.

5 Stocks With Strong Cash Flow — YONG ZA GURE PHM CHA

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 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.

10 Best Stocks for 2014: Hot Expert Picks

New year, new showdown. From an inverse emerging markets ETF to TSLA, here's a closer look at each expert pick for InvestorPlace's annual 10 Best Stocks for 2014 contest.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, personal products, leisure goods, auto parts, marine and media are the best sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

This Single-Digit Stock Could Soar Through the Roof in 2014

Metalico has been pushed down to single digits this year, but if economic factors keep improving, this stock could soar in 2014.

Boeing Stock Continues to Soar for Investors

Boeing has completely recovered from it's problems last year, and Boeing stock is soaring for investors. It's time to get in with Boeing stock.

5 Stocks With Great Sales Growth — PCYC HTH INSY CREG GV

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

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — ORI ATTU MHO PHM IRC

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

9 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of nine 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").

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

Seven 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").

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three aerospace and defense 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 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

Three tech services 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 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five 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").

5 Stocks With Strong Analyst Earnings Revisions — OESX DXYN LMCA QADB WGO

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

9 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

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

5 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

Five pharmaceutical 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").

The Hands-Down Hottest Stocks of 2013

Some of the hottest stocks of 2013 fell into four distinct buckets: 3D printing stocks, tech stocks, solar stocks and new stocks. Here are the top names.