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 Strong Sales Growth — IDCC AGM HGSH ESGR GV

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

For the week, Household Products, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Infrastructure, and Beverages are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Hot Small-Caps to Buy on a Dip this Summer

These five smaller issues are red-hot, and could generate big-time profit for investors who buy them on a modest pullback.

5 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Four Media 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").

Daimler Roars Back to Life

Daimler has come roaring from bottom half to top in our Best Stocks of 2013 contest, and still looks like a bargain despite market-beating gains so far this year.

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

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

The grades of four Pharmaceutical 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 Energizing Small-Cap Picks

Major energy producers might get more attention, but small-cap E&P firms have the potential for much more explosive returns. Here are three picks in the space.

Small-Cap Stock Picks: Our Experts Weigh In

Four of our InvestorPlace experts give their takes on best-of-breed small-cap stocks. See which four stocks they like right now.

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.

Forget Walmart and Target — Costco ‘Gets It’

Investors often argue about whether Walmart or Target is the better buy. Well, stop your bickering -- the real top discount retail stock is Costco.

Big Growth From Small Banks

Banks of all sizes had to circle the wagons amid the financial crisis, but now the smaller issues are growing by leaps and bounds. These two names are among the best of the best.

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").

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.

4 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Ways to Invest in ‘Made in America’

The time is coming when the U.S. will have a major advantage in manufacturing, and here are 4 companies ahead of the curve.