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.

21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 21 Commercial Banking 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.

8 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — LAD CONN SNTS and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq is up 10.9%, the Dow rose 13.2%, and the S&P is up 12.1%.

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Four 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").

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

Three Semiconductor 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 Broad Ways to Play the Upcoming Commodities Rally

Commodities have taken a beating in 2013, but the sector is expected to increase earnings next year, and stocks are sitting at bargain stock prices.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Momentum — KNSY MIL ALJ AMED URS

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

Buy These 3 Stocks, Then Let the Short Squeeze Do the Rest

We currently have our eye on three stocks whose strong technical trends should end up scorching the bears and spark a short squeeze or two.

Let This Cheap, Unloved Shipping Stock Make Your Wallet Fat

Why worry about to-the-minute news and small-percentage returns when you can buy cheap, unloved stocks and get big returns in the multiples?

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Powered by Private Equity

Many private equity firms offer publicly traded vehicles that pay out most of their earnings to investors. Check out these two high-yield dividend stocks.

5 Stocks With Prime Cash Flow — KT XIN ZA MIL GSL

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

3 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth — MIL MA MXWL AEGN JNJ

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

What to Know Before eBay Earnings

These two things we'll learn during Wednesday's eBay earnings report are more important than the earnings themselves.

Lloyds (LYG): A Sweet Stock Across the Pond

European banks still are on fire sale, and Lloyds Banking Group is no exception. Better still, LYG has big plans for future dividends.

Go Global With This Generic Drugmaker

Actavis, one of the world's largest generic drugmakers, has used M&A to add to its repertoire and give itself enormous tax savings in the future.

4 Stocks to Give Your Portfolio a Brazilian Boost

Brazil is on the rebound, thanks to a surging middle class, and investors who jump into the stocks now could see huge upside in the quarters to come.

Buy BP Stock Before It’s Too Late

The British oil giant faces billions more in costs stemming from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, but that's more than reflected in BP stock.