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.

8 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
This week, eight stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Four Pharmaceutical 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").

6 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Six 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 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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

Hungry for Whole Foods? Now’s Your Chance

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whole Foods got shunned this week despite enviable fourth-quarter earnings, but WFM's recent losses should be long-term investors gains.

5 Stocks With Great Analyst Earnings Revisions — OSTK STC MITT PPC REGN

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

Supplement Your Income With This Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Vitamin Shoppe and GNC, its much bigger competitor, duke it out in vitamin and supplement retail. Which is the best way to supplement your income?

Obama Delivers a Windfall to Gun Stocks

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Even if tightened gun control legislation never happens, Sturm, Ruger and other gun-makers should head higher on fear of it alone.

3 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
 

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Five Restaurant and Resort 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").

Building a Bullish Case for Hovnanian

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Investors might consider HOV as though it were a call option on the homebuilder sector.

Who Has The Juiciest Burger (Stock)?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're hungry for a burger stock, any of these picks should hit the spot. Each major chain simply has a different investment flavor.

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

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

QCOM: The ‘Q’ Stands for ‘Quality’

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors are bidding up Qualcomm stock after a blowout Q4 and strong 2013 forecasts, but you still have time to get in on this solid long-term play on mobile.

3 Great Stocks for the Next 4 Years

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best-performing stocks in Obama's first presidential term might actually be among the overachievers during Round 2.

Intel a Case in Point For Value and Dividend Investors

By Richard Band
Intel is a prime example of a stock that should provide investors with solid returns and dividends long term despite taking a beating short term. Buy it!

Jack Welch May Be Crazy, But Not When It Comes to Natural Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
He may be outspoken, polarizing and a little nutty, but his bullish attitude towards natural gas is right on the money.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — AOL AVD OCN and more

By Portfolio Grader
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 rose 14.3%, the Dow is up 7.1%, and the S&P has risen 11.8%.
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