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.

3 European Stocks to Buy Now

Investors may be scared to jump into European stocks, but the truth is that they represent great values. Here are three across-the-pond stocks to buy now.

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").

3 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

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

Auto Stock Showdown: Ford vs. GM

Both Ford and General Motors posted impressive second-quarter earnings last week, but which should take the pole position in your portfolio?

1 Great Stock to Buy: Ford Smashes the Street—Again

Ford sales growth in North America continued in their latest quarter, and the stock is showing the benefit. Once Europe comes around the stock can really reward

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

Four Pharmaceutical 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 Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — LMCA WGO PIKE ALSK LCI

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

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Internet and Web 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").

4 Stocks to Buy Amid Brazilian Pessimism

Sir John Templeton made billions by buying amid market pessimism. And right now, it's hard to imagine the Brazilian market looking much worse.

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Oil and Gas 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 “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.

These 3 Turnaround Plays Look Poised for Big Returns

Buying companies with improving fundamentals is smart -- here's how you can identify stocks with turnaround potential.

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.

Should I Own Starbucks? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Starbucks blew past its Q3 earnings expectations delivering its best results in its history, but with its stock near all-time highs, is it still worth buying?

3 Sectors to Own for the Next Decade

Investors can have a tough time focusing on long-term stock performance, but these three sectors will reward patient investors.

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Fashion and Apparel 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 Wireless Telecom Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

Super-Cheap and Super-Safe — Why Don’t You Own These Stocks Yet?

It's getting tougher to find stocks with these standards ... but it's worth the time to look.