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 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Technical Value Buys Among the Blue Chips

A couple simple technical indicators go a long way in whittling thousands of stocks down to a small group of opportunity buys. Here are three such blue chips.

5 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Tech Services 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.

4 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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").

5 Stocks With Great 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.

3 Stock Splits You Can Count On

If you believe the empirical evidence that suggests investing in stock splits works, you might want to consider these three splitters.

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five 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.

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.

3 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Oil and Gas 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.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

Your Core Portfolio: Large-Cap Value Stocks

A basic approach to large-cap value stocks is to start with an ETF anchor, then turbocharge the portfolio with some big names.

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.

Sears Hometown: The Better Spinoff

Following the Orchard Hardware bankruptcy, Sears Hometown and Outlet is the lone Sears spinoff still standing. And while it's not a screaming success, it's sturdy.

Stock Showdown: DirecTV vs. Dish Network

DirecTV's rumored buy of Hulu appears to widen the gap between it and fellow satellite player Dish Network. But is it the better stock?

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three Fashion and Apparel stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated 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.

6 Software Stocks to Buy Now

Six Software 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").

10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 10 Restaurant and Resort stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Should I Buy J.M. Smucker? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

J.M. Smucker's Q4 results were pretty uninspiring, which led to a quick dip before a snapback to near all-time high prices. Is this resilience a sign to buy?