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.

6 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six 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.

5 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Pharmaceutical 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.

Get Back on the Apple Stock Bandwagon

Between a few big business moves and positive technicals, the next 12 months are setting up to be much easier for Apple stock holders than the past 12.

4 Stocks With Strong Analyst Earnings Revisions — LMCA WGO PIKE LCI

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

Yes, You Should Still Buy Coal Stocks

Coal is not going away no matter how much people protest, so long-term investors should have some coal stocks in their portfolio.

A Better Way to Snag International REITs

International REITs offer great diversification for your portfolio, but how the heck can you buy them? Try picking them up through ETFs.

3 Reasons JetBlue Looks Ready to Soar

While JetBlue’s hybrid model does face fierce competition from legacy airlines and low-cost carriers, there are enough drivers to really spark a JBLU run.

This Materials Stock Should Make a Huge Comeback

Materials stocks have taken a beating in 2013. But expected strengthening in China should push iron ore into a major resurgence.

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").

Bull of the Day: Michael Kors Continues to Design Success

Michael Kors is a star stock performer in the retailing world, cranking out strong revenue and earnings growth quarterly. It's a great retail portfolio play

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

Five Software 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 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

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

Buy Shipping Stocks Now for Big Upside

Dry bulk shipping stocks are far from experiencing fair winds and following seas, but their fortunes are more favorable than tanker cousins like Frontline.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

Your Core Portfolio: Income Securities

Preferred stocks should take the place of bonds, but be ready to reallocate in a moment's notice when QE ends.

3 High-Growth Value Stocks to Buy

There's more than one way to skin a valuation -- and if you do it by factoring in growth, these three stocks look like absolute bargains.

Outerwall: Bad Name Change, But Still a Great Business

Despite the stupidity of the company's name change from Coinstar to Outerwall, the kiosk business has a whole lot of room to run.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — LAD PCYC LL 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 has increased 12.1%.

21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 21 Commercial Banking stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").