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.

Quench Your Thirst for Growth With Femsa

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 3, 2013

This Latin American beverage titan is expanding its reach via convenience stores -- and the potential upside is huge.

Intel Pays Big Dividends Now, and Shares Could Soar in 2013

By Jeff Reeves Jan 3, 2013

The semiconductor titan is growing revenues nicely, and a 4% dividend provides a nice floor while we wait for stock appreciation.

4 Software Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 3, 2013

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").

5 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 3, 2013

The grades of five Fashion and Apparel 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.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for January

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Jan 2, 2013

Kick off the new year by adding these blue chips to your portfolio.

Should I Buy Nokia? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 2, 2013

NOK kicked off the new year right with a nice jump Wednesday, extending a triple-digit run since July. But is the juice about to run out?

3 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 2, 2013

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

4 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 2, 2013

Four 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").

10 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 2, 2013

This week, 10 Commercial Banking stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

The Hottest Thing in Natural Gas: Steel?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 2, 2013

Cheap fuel is giving minimill producers like Nucor a big edge. They're able to cut production costs while drillers are buying steel pipe and supplies like mad.

4 Financial Services Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 2, 2013

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

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 2, 2013

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

No Tumble in Sight for Timber

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 2, 2013

After a terrific 2012 -- in no small part thanks to the resurgent U.S. housing market -- the coming year promises more of the same.

Virgin Media Is Set to Deliver a Solid 2013

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 2, 2013

Easily the best-performing cable stock in 2012, it should keep the momentum up next year as well. There's only one problem.