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.

JCPenney Is Toast: Wal-Mart Wins Among Retailers

Walmart may take a little bit of time to compete with Amazon in the online retail space, but without shipping costs associated with a sale, prices may be better

3 e-Commerce Stocks to Buy Now

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

Walk Along the Fiscal Cliff With Cliffs

A high dividend yield and a tremendous pullback make Cliffs Natural Resources an intriguing buy for the long-term.

BDCs: They’re Not Just About Debt

While most Business Development Companies (BDCs) invest in high-yield debt, a few focus on equity. Here's a look at whether any are worth buying.

8 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, eight stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

Four Pharmaceutical 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").

6 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Six Oil and Gas 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 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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

Hungry for Whole Foods? Now’s Your Chance

Whole Foods got shunned this week despite enviable fourth-quarter earnings, but WFM's recent losses should be long-term investors gains.

5 Stocks With Great Analyst Earnings Revisions — OSTK STC MITT PPC REGN

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

Supplement Your Income With This Stock

Vitamin Shoppe and GNC, its much bigger competitor, duke it out in vitamin and supplement retail. Which is the best way to supplement your income?

Obama Delivers a Windfall to Gun Stocks

Even if tightened gun control legislation never happens, Sturm, Ruger and other gun-makers should head higher on fear of it alone.

3 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

 

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

Five 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").

Building a Bullish Case for Hovnanian

Investors might consider HOV as though it were a call option on the homebuilder sector.

Who Has The Juiciest Burger (Stock)?

If you're hungry for a burger stock, any of these picks should hit the spot. Each major chain simply has a different investment flavor.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Surprises — WLB MITT ABAX PPC STC

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

QCOM: The ‘Q’ Stands for ‘Quality’

Investors are bidding up Qualcomm stock after a blowout Q4 and strong 2013 forecasts, but you still have time to get in on this solid long-term play on mobile.