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.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — BRP SWHC ASPS 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 increased 15%, the Dow is up 7.3%, and the S&P has increased 12.6%.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Momentum — KNSY CRAY BRP NTK SAFT

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

5 Great Stocks to Buy for Under $5

Stocks with a small sticker price aren't necessarily circling the drain. Here's a look at five underappreciated stocks priced at less than $5 per share.

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Commercial Services 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 Battered Tech Stocks Set to Bounce Back With the Cloud

Three tech stocks that have taken a beating still have big potential catalysts tied to the growing trend of cloud computing.

3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

9 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of nine 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.

8 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Reasons Coach Stock Is Lookin’ Good

Coach managed to dodge the dismal earnings trend on Tuesday by jumping as much as double-digits throughout the day. Here's why it's a smart buy.

3 Tech Stocks to Ride Higher

There's little getting in the way of these three charging tech stocks -- plus, another tech giant is wildly oversold and could make a great short-term rebound play.

3 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Distributors 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.

Apple and CBS Are Too Cheap to Ignore

These two companies are big, undervalued names, and both are poised to benefit from changing video consumption habits.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — GCO XXIA GA TVL DATE

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

5 Stocks With Great Cash Flow — XIN ZA CRAY RCII CIG

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

Small-Business Lending: Who Doing It?

The big banks sure aren't. Here are three smaller names that are. And they're doing so in a way that makes them worth considering as investments.

Toy-Maker Throwdown: Hasbro vs. Mattel

There's a soft spot in most people's hearts for venerable toy-making titans Mattel and Hasbro. But do they belong in your portfolio?

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

For the week, Infrastructure, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Household Products, and Beverages are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Media Stocks to Buy Now

Five Media 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 Ways to Play Housing — Without Betting on Homebuilders

Homebuilders are overcrowded and overbought. You can do better now with companies from these related but overlooked sectors instead.