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 Great 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.

Alcoa Stock Still Could Be a Value in Waiting

Bruised, beaten Alcoa (AA) is about to give its first earnings report as a Dow reject, and things could get ugly. Still, Alcoa stock could be nearing a floor.

5 Stocks to Profit From Mexico’s Oily Bonanza

After 75 years, Mexico might re-open up its abundant oil and natural gas assets to foreign energy firms. Snap up these companies to get in on the profits.

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

Three 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").

5 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five Tech Services 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

Five Diversified Utilities 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 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, Household Products, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Infrastructure, and Beverages are the best sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

3 More Conglomerates to Own

Conglomerates, although they can seem like enigmas, can make excellent investments. Here are three that are definitely worth owning.

The Market Says Obamacare Is Here to Stay

The relative performance of the healthcare sector's industries says investors expect Obamacare to survive the debt-ceiling battle.

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").

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Pharmaceutical 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 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Internet and Web Service 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 “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.

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").

5 Stocks With Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — LMCA WGO PIKE LCI ELS

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

22 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 22 Commercial Banking stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").