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.

Dollar Thrifty Gives Hertz New Fuel

Getting its $2.6 billion deal OK'd could help the No. 2 car-rental company really pull ahead of No. 3 Avis. Both stocks are cheap, but Hertz has more potential.

3 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Restaurant and Resort 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.

Recreation Stocks Are Runnin’ on Fun … and the Zombiepocalypse

Whether it's preparing for the end of the world or a new yoga class, these five trends are carrying recreation stocks this year -- and should stick around for 2013.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Momentum — STC KNSY CRAY GTN BRP

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

6 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

Six Specialty Retail 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").

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — AOL AVD OCN 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 8.9%, the Dow is up 2.9%, and the S&P has increased 7.6%.

8 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

Eight Insurance 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").

9 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Biotechnology 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 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Attractive Biopharma Stocks of All Sizes

Biopharma is a high-growth niche in a defensive sector, but you need to balance risk with reward. Here are four hot biopharma stocks of different sizes.

2 Retailers for Your Holiday Stock Shopping

Lots of retailers are hiring scads of seasonal workers, but which of those make the best investments? Take a look at Gap and Macy's.

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six Semiconductor 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 Ways to Turn More People Into More Money

One of the biggest trends you can bank on is the simple fact that Earth is getting more and more crowded.

2 Utility Stocks Worth a Jolt

Utility companies are losing ground as dividend income tax treatment gets scrutiny after the election. It's a good time for investors to look at these players.

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

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

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

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