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.

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

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

18 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 18 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.

Discounting Death Match: Wal-Mart vs. Costco

Costco is moving up big today after declaring a special dividend, but is it really a better buy than big-box discount rival Walmart? Let's find out.

Bailout Boosts Bullish Case on Spanish Banks

Approval of a Spanish bank bailout has sent companies like BBVA and SAN, with potentially even more upside ahead.

4 Hot Ways to Play REITs Now

A rising commercial real estate market makes these two individual REITs and two REIT ETFs quite attractive as income investments.

4 ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ Retail Stocks to Buy

These four retail stocks aren't getting any respect from the analyst community -- but they will, and when they do, they'll fly even higher.

Still Time to Catch a Rebounding Apple

Even with the stock's run-up, the valuation looks very attractive. And growth should continue strong in 2013, especially as China falls for iPhones.

5 Stocks With Great Cash Flow — XIN MIL KT ZA AIG

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

Buy Dollar General … AFTER the S&P 500 Hype Dies Down

The money to be made in Dollar General's inclusion in the S&P 500 was collected in a flash. For mom 'n' pop, a DG decision remains about fundamentals.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth — GCO MIL KLIC MXWL DATE

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

3 Retail Stocks to Buy If They Stumble

A mall's worth of retail stocks report Q3 earnings this week. Watch these three like a hawk, because they might just dip before turning things around in Q4.

5 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Health Care Provider 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 Personal Products Stocks to Buy Now

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

An Energy Success Story Under the Sea

Energy services firm Cameron International continues to prove it has what it takes through a series of big offshore deals and ventures.

Big Blue’s Big Data Could Bring Big Profits

Big data is a hot trend in tech these days, but small startups aren't the only ones cashing in. Tech giant IBM is betting on the growth market too.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, Household Products, Water Utilities, Infrastructure, Tobacco, and Beverages are the best sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

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.

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — DHI CALL ICA SWHC VR

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

5 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

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