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.

4 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

Four Machinery 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").

8 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

Intel Stock: Value or Value Trap?

Intel beat earnings, but the company isn't doing so hot in the post-PC world, and shares are at a 52-week low. But is the bearishness warranted?

4 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Electrical Equipment 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.

Expect Homebuilding Stocks to Keep Soaring Post-Sandy

Earnings and a Sandy-driven reconstruction boom will send investors fleeing toward numerous homebuilding stocks.

5 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Communications Equipment 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 Stocks With Superb Earnings Surprises — GTAT ABMD MKL CRAY CLMT

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

The Force is Now With Disney For Investors

Walt Disney's move to purchase Lucas Films sets the company up for tremendous long-term growth and investors are wise to take advantage

9 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

Nine 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").

11 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 11 Software 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.

PVH Deal Creates a Powerhouse, Stokes Another Potential M&A Fire

PVH's purchase of Warnaco creates an apparel powerhouse equal to Ralph Lauren and VF Corp ... and possibly set up a third company to become an M&A winner.

6 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Six Fashion and Apparel 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").

14 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 14 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").

12 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

Twelve Commercial Banking 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").

4 Stocks With Prime Earnings Momentum — RE CRAY LCC BRP

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

4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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").

6 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

Six Packaged Foods 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 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

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