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.

7 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Seven Health Care Provider 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").

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

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

Should I Buy Abbott Labs? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Success in a drug regimen meant to treat hepatitis C is buoying shares of Abbott Laboratories, but has the easy money in ABT shares already been made?

Should I Buy Coca-Cola? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite strong headwinds like a slowing global economy and stiff competition, the long-term outlook is promising -- and that steady dividend is a nice bonus.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth — GCO XXIA GA TVL MLNX

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader
The Infrastructure, Water Utilities, Leisure Goods, Beverages, and Household Products sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — UFCS WAL MLNX CRAY CLUB

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

5 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — SWSH AGX LFVN CIG MCC

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

5 Most Reliable Buy-and-Hold Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These names are the answer to a stock market that can't decide which direction it's going in. They're steady performers no matter what's happening around them.

5 Short Squeeze Plays for Earnings Season

By Johnson Research Group
Set for a bounce higher on earnings beats, here are five companies (with high short interest) that the shorts should be afraid of over the next 10 days.

How to Play the Progress in Natural Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that we've unlocked an unprecedented amount of natural gas, it's beginning to be used as transportation fuel. Here's how to play that trend.

3 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

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

8 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
The grades of eight Oil and Gas 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 Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — EVC MLNX MITT PCS CRAY

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

6 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

The (Risky) Case for Betting on Intel

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its problems cannot be minimized, and the stock is priced for nothing good ahead. Still, a good trade is possible with earnings coming up soon.

Brighter Outlook Makes McGraw-Hill a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
What a difference a month can make! McGraw-Hill has become more reasonably valued, expectations are higher and an unloading of the education unit is within sight.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Surprises — MITT ABMD MKL XIN CRAY

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

Look Past the Global Gloom

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Headlines about another global slowdown are everywhere -- but shrewd bulls can use news-driven downside to snap up quality stocks like Weyerhaeuser.
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