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.

Paint Your Portfolio Green With Sherwin-Williams

Solid earnings growth and a focus on shareholder value make this my pick for 2013.

3 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Computer and Personal Electronics Stocks to Buy Now

Three Computer and Personal Electronics 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").

For Transocean, It’s Finally Time to Shine

Getting the Deepwater Horizon disaster behind it legally with a $1.4 billion settlement will get it fully focused on lucrative deepwater drilling again.

Daimler: Ride in Style in 2013

You may be surprised to see a car company (worse, a European car company) on the list of 10 Best Stocks for 2013. But yet, it is.

A Global Recovery Will Lift VALE to New Heights

Strong management, leverage to emerging markets and attractive valuation make this mining giant my favorite play for 2013.

Mylan Has the Rx for Portfolio Growth

Warning: Possible side effects of owning this pharmaceutical stock include outsized portfolio growth.

Quench Your Thirst for Growth With Femsa

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

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

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

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

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

Should I Buy Nokia? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

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

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

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

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?

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

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").