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 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Fashion and Apparel 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 Stocks With Strong Earnings Surprises — MITT ABMD MKL XIN CRAY

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

Deere Looks Ready to Leap

This ag-equipment play looks poised for a pop higher in advance of its quarterly report next month.

Why Does the Market Hate Fast-Food Stocks?

Fast food stocks have been left behind by 2012's broader market rally, but some of the fears holding them back might be overblown.

4 Comeback Kids for the Fourth Quarter

Not every stock has hitched a ride on the surging bull market of 2012 -- but there are four laggards worth believing in for the rest of the year.

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three Packaged Foods stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates 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").

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — KH NTK CAB 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 19.8%, the Dow rose 10.3%, and the S&P has risen 14.9%.

4 Stocks With Prime Earnings Momentum — CRAY BRP NTK CBST

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

4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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").

5 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Biotechnology 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.

4 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 T. Boone Pickens Plays

Former oilman and current BP Capital head T. Boone Pickens is bullish on oil & gas prices -- and if he's right, these five stocks should fly.

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

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

Gap Stock: Back in Fashion?

Gap stock is pulling off a phenomenal turnaround, almost doubling for the year-to-date as its fashions are finally clicking with consumers again.

5 Stocks With Prime Cash Flow — XIN ZA CRAY RCII TVL

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

3 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Three 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").

3 Personal Products Stocks to Buy Now

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

Data Centers: A Surprising Nest for Burgeoning Energy Plays

Data centers powering the Internet, cloud computing and other processes are an energy suck -- a theme that puts a couple different sectors into play for investors.