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 Prime 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 INSY AGM HGSH ESGR

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

The ‘Magic Formula’ Whips Up 5 More Value Stocks

The Magic Formula -- a list of highly profitable companies trading at cheap valuations -- has added five new value stocks and dumped five.

Sina and Its Chinese Twitter Site Are Sizzling

Sina and Weibo -- also known as the Chinese Twitter -- have been raking in the money ... and Sina's stock has been soaring as a result.

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

Five Machinery 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 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Energy Stocks Smart Money Is Betting On

Smart money names from Warren Buffett to Carl Icahn filed their 13Fs this week, and several have bought into energy stocks. Take a look.

5 Stocks With Strong Analyst Earnings Revisions — LMCA LVNTA WGO OCRX PIKE

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

Bove Sees Big Value, Potential Doublers in Bank Stocks

Bank stocks have been all the rage in the past year or so, but one noted analyst thinks there's still value to be had, and potential doublers lurking.

4 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Software 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.

Should I Buy Royal Dutch Shell? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Shell's latest earnings report was pretty disappointing, but is the oil giant a good long-term play? Here are 3 pros and 3 cons.

3 Midcaps Ready to Stomp Out the Shorts

These three midcap stocks are sitting on positive fundamentals and technicals, but the shorts continue to pile on. Their mistake.

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Three Fashion and Apparel 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").

10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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

Cisco Short Circuits After Earnings, Layoffs

Cisco stock was off strongly Thursday after announcing weak current-quarter guidance and a 5% reduction in its work force.

5 Stocks With Great 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.