Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

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.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — LCC AVD MLNX 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 is up 12%, the Dow is up 3.9%, and the S&P has risen 9.5%.

9 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

10 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 10 Biotechnology stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

6 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

Three Diversified Telecommunication Services 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 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.