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 Software Stocks to Buy Now

Four Software 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").

Which Abbott Is the One to Own Post-Split?

Both offer good prospects, but if you can choose just one, AbbVie -- which is the device and diagnostics side -- looks a tad more promising than the pharma arm.

JPMorgan’s Top Five Energy Picks for 2013

JPMorgan is bullish overall on equities for 2013 -- and especially for these energy names. JPM says to look here for high-beta stocks.

14 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 14 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 Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — STC LMCA PPC OSTK PROV

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

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Nine Oil and Gas 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 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

Three Durable Goods 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 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four Internet and Web Service stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Beverages Stocks to Buy Now

Five Beverages 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 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Pharmaceutical 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 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

If You Could Own Only 1 Stock for the Next 365 Days … What Would It Be?

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The Key for Coal Bulls: Patience

The IEA's latest forecast paints a solid future five years out, showing global coal use outstripping that of oil. And select U.S. producers will benefit.

These Are Buys, Four-Digit P/E’s Be Damned!

Sometimes, an outrageously high valuation is worth the high price of entry -- as is true for these four stocks. Take a look at our four-digit P/E portfolio.

4 Favorite ‘Favorite’ Stock Picks for 2013

Every list picking the best stocks to buy for 2013 seems to throw countless different names at you. These stocks, though, have all been chosen more than once.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Surprises — LMCA WLB MITT ABAX PPC

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

8 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of eight Software 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.

6 Energy Services Stocks to Buy Now

Six Energy Services 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").