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 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Three Oil and Gas 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").

2 Healthy Stocks for Any Portfolio

The heathcare sector has been booming lately and shows no sign of slowing down. These two sturdy stocks look poised to continue their outperformance.

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.

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Fashion and Apparel 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.

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").

3 Wireless Telecom Stocks to Buy Now

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

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").

Grab These Short Squeeze Opportunities Before It’s Too Late

The bears have gotten increasingly aggressive in ALL, INTU and SYK, making them even more attractive as short squeeze candidates.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — AFCE MPC HRB 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 4.5%, the Dow is up 8.6%, and the S&P has risen 6.9%.

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’s Driving Daimler’s Recent Underperformance?

Daimler -- a contender in InvestorPlace's Best Stock of 2013 contest -- has struggled lately even as most auto stocks have enjoyed steady gains.

21 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 21 Commercial Banking 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.

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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").

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 Picks to Play ‘The Year Of Subsea’

For investors, concentrating on subsea equipment makers -- which represent significant savings for offshore explorers -- could be the play of the year.

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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").

5 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

Try on This Unique Retailer For Size

Francesca's boasts booming growth and a great model, making it too strong for the shorts to put up a fight.

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.