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 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").

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Packaged Foods stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Insurance 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.

6 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six Biotechnology 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.

3 Service Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Service stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

Five Semiconductor 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 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.

Should I Buy Starbucks Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Starbucks stock has been as hot as its espressos lately ... but does that mean it's bound to cool off soon? Let's take a look.

Hide Out the Market Jitters in Regional Banks

Investors should expect a volatile market after Labor Day, which means it's time to take refuge in strong stocks like BNC Bancorp.

3 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Building Products 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 Superb Cash Flow — KT XIN ZA MIL GSL

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

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

5 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Tech Services 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 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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