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.

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

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 8, 2012

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 Nov 7, 2012

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%.

Walk — Don’t Run — Into Hovnanian

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 7, 2012

Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) have more than tripled this year, leaving many investors wondering whether there's any upside left in the homebuilder.

Whiskey: A Highfalutin Investment

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Nov 7, 2012

Low-end or high, there's always a place for whiskey. Especially in your holdings.

Bet Against Oprah? Not on Your Life

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 6, 2012

Discovery Communications reported less-than-impressive Q3 earnings, but analysts are missing the forest for the trees. Oprah is DISCA's not-so-secret weapon.

5 Stocks With Prime Cash Flow — XIN ZA AIG CRAY AAN

By Portfolio Grader Nov 6, 2012

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

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — GCO STSA XXIA AHL GA

By Portfolio Grader Nov 6, 2012

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

9 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Nov 6, 2012

The grades of nine 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 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Nov 6, 2012

The grades of three Building 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").

Should I Buy Chevron? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 6, 2012

Chevron's been struggling so far this year, but could it still be a promising pick in the long-term? Here are three pros and three cons.

Once-Popular Brazil Now a Contrarian Play

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 6, 2012

Stocks in Brazil have trailed the rest of the emerging markets by a huge margin during the past year. Does that spell opportunity in EWZ?