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 Superb 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.

Meet the New ‘Gold Standard’ for Flu Vaccines

This seemingly minor upgrade to 2013's key flu vaccines is not only a bigger deal than most presume, but what's in the works could be even bigger.

The Best Stocks to Buy in Q4: Market Leaders

Since the fourth quarter will likely be volatile, the best stocks to buy are ones already going strong, like Yahoo and Best Buy.

Should I Buy Citigroup Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Citigroup may stumble when it reports quarterly earnings next month, but that doesn't change the story on this resurgent bank stock.

5 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Five Media 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 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").

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 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

Three Mortgage 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 Reasons to Shop for Pier 1 Stock Now

Pier 1 stock got pounded last week after posting disappointing earnings and lowering its guidance -- and you should be buying.

5 Stocks With Superb 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 Stocks With Strong 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 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.

Set Sail With Cheap Carnival Stock Today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.