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.

Linn Energy’s Buying, and You Should Be Too

Linn Energy remains the king of the upstream MLP hill, especially following its recent purchase of Berry Petroleum -- the company's largest acquisition to date.

7 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Electric Utilities 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 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four 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 Beverages Stocks to Buy Now

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

Russia: Get Rich Without Rock-Hunting

Rock-hunters are looking for a share of the Russian meteor, but there's plenty for investors to snatch up in the country as well. Here are five promising plays.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Surprises — LMCA MCBC CBZ WLB WGO

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

5 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Five 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").

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

Five Restaurant and Resort 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 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three 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 Pullback Trades to Insure Gains

Any short-term dips in the hot-running insurance sector should be considered a green light for bargain hunters.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Momentum — KNSY MIL ALJ AMED GTN

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

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — ALJ MGAM MPC 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 increased, the Dow is up 4.6%, and the S&P has risen 4.7%.

4 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Biotechnology 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 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Semiconductor 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 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 Auto Parts Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Auto Parts 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 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three Commercial Services 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

Four Specialty Retail 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").