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.

CSTR: A Streaming Video Stock With an Edge

As the streaming video race heats up in your living room, one stock seems poised to heat up on Wall Street.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — AOL AVD LCC 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 increased, the Dow is up 4.5%, and the S&P has risen 10.2%.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for December

This month's picks have special characteristics that should enable them to appreciate, even in an uncertain market.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Growth — GCO MIL MXWL DATE HCII

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

The Fresh Market Is Quietly Stalking WFM

The Fresh Market -- a quiet 128-store chain -- is a growing competitor to WFM in the organic space. Keep an eye on 'em.

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

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

3 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Three 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 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Household Products, Water Utilities, Infrastructure, Beverages, and Tobacco sectors are rising to the top this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Superb Operating Margin Growth — DHI MX CALL ICA SWHC

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

5 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — AGM ESGR SWSH REGN APSA

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

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

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

Santa Claus Rally Ahead: 3 Stocks to Buy & 2 to Avoid

Attention shoppers! Now is the time to take advantage of these three outstanding holiday stock buys

4 Last-Minute Third-Quarter Earnings Plays

A few more major and semi-major names are trickling in Q3 earnings through year's end; of them, four look like buys before they report.

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 13 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 Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — STC LMCA PPC STI OSTK

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

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five 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").

3 Packaging Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Packaging 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 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Chemicals 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.