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 Prime Operating Margin Growth — PDFS IDT EXP SWFT DHI

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

4 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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.

10 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 10 Medical Devices 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 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six Capital Markets 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 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of eight 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 Hot Leisure Stocks Set to Get Hotter

Norwegian Cruise Lines' IPO was a huge success -- just the latest proof that leisure stocks are looking good right now. Here are my three favorites.

Microsoft Isn’t the Disaster Everyone Thinks

Microsoft earnings fell in line with analyst estimates, and despite some slower growth the company keeps churning out earnings and is still a buy under $30

16 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 16 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 Great Analyst Earnings Revisions — IBA STC STRZA LMCA PPC

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

5 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Durable Goods 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 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Electric 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.

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

Three Internet and Web Service 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 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

Super Mario’s Top 2 Picks for 2013

Mario Gabelli made 10 stock picks for 2013 as part of the Barron's Roundtable. Two of those picks -- both based in foods -- really stuck out. Here's why:

10 Stocks for a Made-in-America Portfolio

The U.S. is starting to look like the least-ugly option in a globe full of uncertainty. If you agree, here are a few concentrated ways to play America.

Starbucks: Tasty, But Let It Cool First

Starbucks threw together a record-breaking bottom line in Q1, but the beat was far from convincing. It's still a slam-dunk stock -- you just shouldn't enter quite yet.