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.

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").

Why MicroFinancial Will Be the Market’s Next Ten-Bagger

Alternative finance company MicroFinancial Inc. will shoot the moon as the economy improves. Buy before that happens.

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Semiconductor 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.

21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 21 Commercial Banking 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.

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

Hess Steadies Its Focus

Activist investor Elliott Management has forced E&P wannabe Hess to focus its business. Will the proposed changes be enough to keep its stock moving higher?

Should I Buy Shares of Cisco? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

This company made headlines today with a big buy of Sourcefire -- but what are the long-term prospects for the stock?

5 Stocks With Great 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.

Your Core Portfolio: Mid-Cap Growth Stocks

Start with an ETF and add individual stocks with at least 13% annualized EPS growth to fill out this important part of your core holdings.

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 Strong 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 Stocks With Strong 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 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four Media stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates 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 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Capital Markets 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 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Household Products, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Infrastructure, and Beverages sectors are having a strong week, according to Portfolio Grader.

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.