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.

6 Ways to Play the Bigger and Badder Bakken

Latest numbers show that the massive Bakken Shale formation holds nearly double the energy originally thought. Here's how to lock in some of the coming profits.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Insurance 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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Four Packaged Foods 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

Three Semiconductor 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").

MercadoLibre or Amazon: Which Should You Go Shopping For?

MercadoLibre just reported strong first-quarter earnings, but the question is whether it's got what it takes to beat Amazon in Latin America.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — HRB LNKD LL 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 9.1%, the Dow increased 12.3%, and the S&P is up 11.2%.

Why I Shouldn’t Have Sold Disney Stock

Learn from my mistake. I sold Disney last year but it continues to turn in solid numbers, including a better-than-expected second quarter.

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.

What Is Buffett up to With DaVita?

Berkshire Hathaway has a major investment in healthcare provider DaVita, and I can see why: stable growth and strong cashflow combined with a must-have product.

21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 21 Commercial Banking stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Should I Buy General Motors? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

After a government bailout, GM pulled off one of the largest IPOs in history, and now it's staging a multi-month rally. Should investors continue to believe the turnaround story?

5 Mother’s Day Stocks for Many Happy Returns

Spending on Mom is projected to rise to record levels this year -- these five companies are poised to gain from all that appreciation.

Growth vs. Value … Why Choose?

It's often useful to consider the two strategies as distinct and separate. This is not one of those times.

3 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Strong 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 Stocks With Superb 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.

3 Ways to Play the Housing Recovery

Numerous pieces of data are pointing to a continued recovery in real estate, translating to more upside potential for several types of related businesses. How should you jump in?