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 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.

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three 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").

5 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Household Products, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Infrastructure, and Beverages sectors are having a strong week, according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — IDCC AGM HGSH ESGR 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 Strong Operating Margin Growth — IDT MX CALL AHS ICA

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

2 Small Bank Stocks to Snap Up Now

In small bank stocks, we can position ourselves far from the crowd and noise of Wall Street and take advantage of massive industry changes.

HPQ: Meg Whitman Is Spinning a Hopeful Tale

HPQ stock holders might keep Meg Whitman around for a few more years given the increasingly healthy picture being painted at Hewlett-Packard.

7 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

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

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three 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").