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 Superb Earnings Surprises — LMCA MCBC IDCC WLB WGO

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

Should I Buy Caterpillar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar's second-quarter earnings fell off a cliff, and the company's stock has been mired for a couple years. Is this one blue-chip that should be left in the garage?

10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
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").

What Restaurant Stock Rules Fast Food?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's earnings revealed some cracks in the golden arches. We sort through the pile of restaurants and find out who is stealing the fast food crown.

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Momentum — KNSY MIL ALJ AMED URS

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

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — CBPO LL LNKD and more

By Portfolio Grader
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 is up 10.9%, the Dow increased 13.2%, and the S&P has risen 12.1%.

6 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

These Small Banks Have Big Potential

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
We're on the cusp of an M&A wave that will boost returns in small bank plays. Here's what to look for -- and how you can get involved.

Should I Buy AT&T? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
AT&T has gone a third straight quarter without truly exciting Wall Street with its earnings report and it's stock is listing lower. Does AT&T still deserve a pass?

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alternative finance company MicroFinancial Inc. will shoot the moon as the economy improves. Buy before that happens.

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Portfolio Grader
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.
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