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 Superb Earnings Momentum — KNSY MIL ALJ AMED URS

By Portfolio Grader Jun 5, 2013

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

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jun 5, 2013

Seven Insurance 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").

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jun 5, 2013

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

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — TVL LL CONN and more

By Portfolio Grader Jun 5, 2013

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 rose 10.7%, the Dow rose 13.2%, and the S&P is up 11.6%.

22 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jun 5, 2013

This week, 22 Commercial Banking stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Cracker Barrel or Bob Evans: Which Should You Take a Bite Of?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 5, 2013

Breakfast eateries Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans each posted solid quarterly earnings this week. Let's take a look at which of the two is the better bet.

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jun 5, 2013

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

3 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jun 4, 2013

This week, three Building Products 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 Strong Earnings Growth — MIL MA MXWL AEGN JNJ

By Portfolio Grader Jun 4, 2013

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

5 Stocks With Great Cash Flow — KT XIN ZA MIL GSL

By Portfolio Grader Jun 4, 2013

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

Is Alcoa Really ‘Junk’?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 4, 2013

Moody's view of Alcoa's debt load shouldn't sway investors away from this potential aluminum value play.