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 Potential Buy-Out Targets for GE Energy

General Electric has been snatching up smaller rivals to improve its prowess in the energy industry ... and these three names could be next.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — MIL MA MXWL AEGN JNJ

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

5 Energy Stocks Loved By Billionaire Leon Cooperman

Leon Cooperman has made a career in not following the market's general direction. Here's a look at five stocks the billionaire has been buying.

10 Stocks for an All-American Portfolio

If you're looking to turn a little American pride into your portfolio, these 10 S&P 500 stocks are about as purely red, white and blue as you can find.

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.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, the Household Products, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Infrastructure, and Beverages sectors are gathering momentum on the Portfolio Grader database.

4 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — IDCC AGM HGSH ESGR

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

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

Should I Buy Accenture? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Accenture cut its revenue guidance for the fourth quarter, sending its stock for a tumble. But was that spill just an opportunity for dip-buyers?

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for July

These small- and midcaps could be propelled higher by positive fundamental and technical characteristics. See this month's buy list.

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").