Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

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.

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

Should I Buy Caterpillar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.