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 Sales Growth — IDCC AGM HGSH ESGR GV

By Portfolio Grader Sep 23, 2013

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader Sep 23, 2013

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

Set Sail With Cheap Carnival Stock Today

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 23, 2013

Carnival stock remains a buy despite (and in part because of) its recent negative publicity and underperformance.

3 Year-to-Date Doublers to Double Down On

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 23, 2013

Tesla, Netflix and LinkedIn have doubled, tripled and quintupled this year, respectively ... but don't think you can't keep chasing them higher.

7 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

By Portfolio Grader Sep 20, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Sep 20, 2013

The grades of five Machinery 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.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 20, 2013

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").

3 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 20, 2013

Three Oil and Gas 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").

Shoot for the Moon With This Rocket Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 20, 2013

It's long overdue, but the era of the federal government outsourcing key tasks to those better suited is finally here, and Orbital Sciences is out in front.

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

By Portfolio Grader Sep 20, 2013

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

3 Packaged Food Stocks to Snack On

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2013

Should you bet on General Mills, Hillshire Farms or Dean Foods? We weigh all three packaged food stocks for interested investors.

5 ‘No Taper’ Breakout Stocks to Buy

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Sep 19, 2013

The Federal Reserve's decision not to taper has sent REITs, homebuilders and other assets skyward. Here are five breakout stocks to buy.

4 ‘Expensive Stocks’ Worth Every Penny

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 19, 2013

These four names sport lofty price tags, but that doesn't mean you should shy away from these 'expensive stocks' -- indeed, they look juicy from here.