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.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — OMAB DK LGF 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 4.6%, the Dow increased 9.3%, and the S&P has increased 7.4%.

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

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

Watch for an Exxon Discount on TransCanada

The recent spill from Exxon's Pegasus pipeline has environmentalists once again barking at the Keystone XL, which could help bring down the price on an otherwise strong TransCanada.

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").

Buy These 3 S&P 500 Stocks Now

These blue-chips are the best of the best -- and the upside could be huge.

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").

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").

Should You Follow Icahn Into Nuance?

Activist investor Carl Icahn has disclosed a big stake in voice recognition software company Nuance -- an attractive player in a number of mega-trends.

Intel Remains a Strong Long-Term Buy for 2013 and Beyond

Despite underperformance since the start of 2013, INTC has a lot going for it as the world’s largest chipmaker.

5 Stocks With Strong 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.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

3 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Building Products 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.

Quicksilver’s Shale Deal Is a Game-Changer

A Tokyo Gas subsidiary's big spend on a stake in Quicksilver's Barnett Shale resources can help KWK with its debt situation and heavily hikes its potential value.

5 Stocks With Strong 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.

5 Stocks With Prime 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 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

Five Diversified Utilities 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").

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Media 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 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").