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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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

8 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of eight Commercial Banking 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 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Commercial Services 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 Top Russell 3000 Stocks to Buy in 2013

Many of the Russell 3000's best stocks returned well into the triple digits last year. And some of those winners could just do it again in 2013.

One For-Profit School Is Worth Scraping Off the Bottom

The red flag waving at for-profit schools isn't earnings -- it's graduates without jobs who default on loans. One might be better-preparing its students, though.

2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Dollar Tree

DLTR is a solid growth stock that's fit for any investing strategy, retirement or otherwise. Here's why it easily leads the dollar store pack.

Is Grocer PriceSmart a Smart Buy?

Costco spin-off PriceSmart could keep growing thanks to Latin American expansion ... but does that mean you should snatch the stock up?

5 Stocks With Superb Cash Flow — XIN KT ZA GSL MIL

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

5 Stocks With Prime 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.

6 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Six Health Care Provider 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 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — IDCC AGM ESGR SWSH REGN

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Household Products, Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, Infrastructure, and Beverages sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — PDFS CRRC IDT EXP SSP

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

9 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

Nine Medical Devices 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").

6 Metals and Mining Stocks to Buy Now

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

2 Stocks Looking to Scare Up a Short Squeeze

The shorts have been piling into Stanley Black & Decker and Aetna, but they could be sent fleeing later this month should the earnings needle point north.

4 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

Four Aerospace and Defense 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 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Three 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").