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 Great Earnings Surprises — LMCA WLB MCBC ABAX STRZA

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

7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Stocks With Promising Options Activity

Heavy put volume tends to indicate some low expectations -- but the nice thing about low expectations is they're easy to beat. Here are three stocks that could benefit.

Why Boeing Is Still a Buy

Once the Dreamliner debacle is behind it, the stock will soar as Boeing works off the huge back order of 787s and sells more of the still-unique aircraft.

Flu’s Pain Is All Gain for These Companies

As this year's flu season intensifies, so do the profits for some businesses such as vaccine makers, pharmacies and even certain food and beverage makers.

General Electric Does It Again — and Again

Its breadth and depth and its piles of cash and crazy flow, plus a rock-solid management team, make it a core long-term holding.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — ASGN HAFC CRAY 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%, the Dow is up 2.2%, and the S&P has increased 2.1%.

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

Five 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").

4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Semiconductor 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 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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").

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Packaged Foods 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 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three 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 Gas Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three 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.

3 Tobacco Stocks to Buy Now

Three Tobacco 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").

Nook’s Next Chapter: A Buyout?

Barnes & Noble's e-book business is slumping, but it's hardly worthless. Some big names have already invested in it, and John Malone could be a possible buyer.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — MIL MXWL WNC IDCC PDFS

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