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.

4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Semiconductor 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 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Fashion and Apparel 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.

10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 10 Restaurant and Resort stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Wireless Telecom Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Wireless Telecom 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 Strong Earnings Surprises — LMCA MCBC IDCC WLB WGO

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

This 10-Stock Portfolio Keeps Killing It!

This portfolio of extremely successful companies has but one thing in common -- all have been touched in some way by Post CEO Bill Stiritz.

3 Stocks to Cash In on the Surging Bakken

Oil production in the Bakken is set to double by 2017. Here are 3 companies that investors can buy to get in on the action.

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven 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").

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four Packaged Foods 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 — CSGP LAD 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 rose 10.9%, the Dow increased 13.2%, and the S&P is up 12.1%.

5 Stocks With Prime 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 Shell After Eagle Ford Selloff

Royal Dutch Shell is selling off its assets in the Eagle Ford. That's a great move for the company, and investors should be snapping up shares.

Forget Predictions — Stick to What You Know

Everyone seems to have an opinion about what the market's going to do today, tomorrow, this quarter -- you're better off tuning them out and doing some homework.

The Best Way to Invest in Emerging Markets

You could roll the dice with emerging-market stocks or commodities ... or you could invest in solid blue chips with outsized exposure to emerging markets.

The Gun Stocks Trade Is Still Firing

Gun stocks continue to fire as Smith & Wesson (SWHC) announces additional share buybacks and Sturm, Ruger (RGR) keeps hitting the bull's-eye.

Go Small for Safety? Yes — With These 2 Bank Stocks

Looking for a place to hide out while the government dukes it out in Washington? Surprisingly, a few small bank stocks might be a safe place for your money.

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.