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.

Don’t Shun Every Last Materials Stock

While many of the bigger metals and mining stocks remain under pressure, a number of smaller, more specialized materials stocks are starting to turn around.

4 Solid Stocks for a Girl-Powered Portfolio

Wall Street is starting to notice the importance of having women on board, but these four quality companies are already aware.

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

10 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 10 Restaurant and Resort 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

The grades of four Software 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 Wireless Telecom Stocks to Buy Now

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

Should I Buy Diageo? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Diageo is the largest spirits maker in the world and a big play on emerging markets, but its shares don't come cheap. Is it a buy?

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

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

Anadarko’s Huge Find Could Mean Hefty Profits

Anadarko Petroleum recently announced the discovery one of the most prolific finds in the Gulf since drilling in the region’s waters first began.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — LGF SNTS 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 3.8%, the Dow is up 7.8%, and the S&P is up 5.9%.

5 Stocks With Strong 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.

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").

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").

FedEx a Buy Despite Gloomy Earnings News

Despite a price dip after slashing its earnings forecasts, FedEx has been beating the broader market, and is poised to continue that trend.

3 Japanese Stocks to Buy … Eventually

Japanese stocks have been trouncing U.S. stocks' own impressive run in 2013, and many should continue to do so amid the government's focus on keeping the yen weak.

7 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Insurance stocks are on the rise this week 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").

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 Stocks That Could Get Squeezed Higher

The S&P 500 saw its first uptick in short interest in some time, opening up a nice field of short squeeze candidates.