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 Road and Rail Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Road and Rail 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 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Capital Markets 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.

InvestorPlace’s 10 Best Stocks of 2013: Mid-Year Standings

Halfway through our stock-picking contest, our leaders are neck-in-neck ... and the bottom three entries are downright ugly. Take a look.

Western Digital vs. Seagate Technology: Which Is Better?

The hard-disk drive manufacturers' stocks are on fire these days, but which is the better stock? And can they keep it going?

5 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five Tech Services stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates 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").

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

Six 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").

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 Stocks With Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — LMCA WGO PIKE LCI ADNC

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

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three 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 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

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

Middleby’s Shareholders Have Lost Their Marbles

Middleby's shareholders voted down CEO Selim Bassoul's 2013 compensation package -- a bad move, considering he's one of the best-performing CEOs out there.

7 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven 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.

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").

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.

Williams Is Betting on the Bluegrass Pipeline. You Should, Too.

Williams has taken a hit this month, but the company's aggressive targeting of natural gas liquids via a proposed pipeline should pay off nicely.