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.

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

Six Biotechnology 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").

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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

Apple vs. Exxon: Which Is the Better Buy?

Apple and ExxonMobil -- the two largest publicly traded companies -- both report earnings this week. Find out which giant is the better pick for your portfolio.

Caterpillar: Should I Buy or Should I Sell?

Most of the time there’s at least one bright side to a company’s numbers, even if they’re ugly, but Caterpillar’s Q1 was an exception. So why are people buying?

3 Explosive Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Natural gas has been cheap for a long time and the sector has lagged, but that might change in the next year or so.

5 Stocks With Great 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 Prime 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.

AutoNation Is Running at High Speed

AutoNation reported solid earnings for the past quarter, leading the charge as auto sales begin to rebound.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Household Products, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Infrastructure, and Beverages sectors are on the rise this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

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 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").

5 Stocks With Prime 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 Apple? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Apple stock just kept falling, even when many thought the worst was over. Could it finally be time to pick up the pieces?

3 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three 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").

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

For Health Insurers Investors, Uncertainty Equals Opportunity

Investors are getting mixed signals from health insurers over the Affordable Care Act. Use uncertainty to your advantage by buying their stocks on pullbacks.

5 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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