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.

A Rental Stock That’s Fit to Own

United Rentals has to digest a big merger, and it's a logistical nightmare ... but it's a winning company that's growing strong.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — WNS NCT CBPO 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 rose 1.9%, the Dow increased 4.2%, and the S&P is up 3.3%.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Momentum — STC KNSY MIL ALJ AMED

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

4 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Diversified Telecommunication Services 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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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").

4 Gas Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

Four Gas 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").

3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four Specialty Retail stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates 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").

8 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of eight 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").

8 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

This week, eight 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").

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Growth — MIL MXWL AEGN IDCC PDFS

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

5 Stocks With Great Cash Flow — XIN KT ZA MIL BFR

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

3 Financial Stocks Worth Flirting With

While the sector remains uncertain, if you have the discipline to wait, you could enter these three financial picks at a good price.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — PDFS IDT EXP SWFT MX

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

3 Household Products Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

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

8 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Eight Media 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").