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.

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.

3 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Mortgage 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.

H&R Block: Tax Filings Climbing, Profits to Follow

H&R Block shares have risen 46% year-to-date, and a complicated tax season should only drive more profits to the company. Will the stock respond in kind?

Should I Buy Microsoft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Microsoft's recent returns have been less-than-stellar. but the cheap share-price could still make it a solid buy. Let's take a look at three pros and cons.

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

Three Aerospace and Defense 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 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Diversified Utilities 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.

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

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").

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Capital Markets 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 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, seven stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

5 Stocks With Strong Analyst Earnings Revisions — LMCA WGO PIKE LCI ELS

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Analyst Earnings Revisions, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

As Chesapeake Sells Clean Energy Fuels, You Should Be Buying

Chesapeake is planning to sell most of Clean Energy Fuels -- a service station operator with booming potential as natural gas begins to fuel railroads.

3 ‘Stealth Pullback’ Stocks to Buy

Rather than buying high fliers in this overbought market, look for stocks that have already experienced a healthy correction on their own but remain technically strong.

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.

Tune Into an Increasingly Focused Time Warner

Now that Time-Warner is spinning off its magazine publishing unit, the company is positioned nicely for global growth in content.

Exxon’s Short on Production, But You Should Still Go Long

Exxon Mobile has been struggling with production declines and will continue to in the near future. Still, the company is a great long-term buy. Here's why.