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.

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.

7 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Seven 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").

Foiled in 2012, Alcoa Stock Looking Up in ’13

Unless you believe that the global economy is doomed for decades, you should start plotting an early entry into cyclical plays like Alcoa.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

What’s Up With Natural Gas Heading Down?

Just as things were starting to look up for natural gas, warmer weather looks set to put pressure on the fuel. That's good news for long-term investors, though.

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.

5 Stocks Under $5 for 2013

Looking to inject some action into your portfolio for next year? Take a long look at these five picks that look poised for a big 2013.

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.

5 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

Five Communications Equipment 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").

7 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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

A Stock So Boring, It’s Beautiful

Beauty accessories are staples for women, not discretionary, explaining the company's long-term success.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Momentum — STC KNSY MIL ALJ AMED

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