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.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

Four Pharmaceutical 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 I Buy McDermott? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

McDermott International's Q4 numbers are strong, but revenues are still expected to slide despite a growing number of backlogged projects.

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

This week, three Oil and Gas 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 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.

Dollar Tree Jumps, Has More Room to Grow

Dollar Tree crushed earnings yesterday, showing that discount retailers have room to run. Plus, consumer sentiment and the stock's chart both scream 'buy.'

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Three Fashion and Apparel 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").

Invest Like Goldman Sachs in Oil Services

Goldman Sachs thinks 2013 will be a much more productive year for the oil services industry. Here's a closer look at some of its favorites in the sector.

4 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

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").

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — MPC LGF EXAR 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 has risen 0.6%, the Dow increased 3.6%, and the S&P is up 2.4%.

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

Should I Buy Merck? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Merck is in the midst of a prolonged downtrend after hitting multiyear highs in 2012. Should you get in, or keep avoiding the Big Pharma stock?

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").

Ranking the 10 Best Stocks for 2013

Two months into 2013, half of these expert stock picks are beating the broader market's gains, and all but two are in the black.

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

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

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").