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.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

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

 

5 Stocks With Great Operating Margin Growth — UFCS WAL SYMM MLNX CRAY

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

What ‘Red’ October? 3 Bullish Names to Watch

Despite fears about the month of October, you definitely don't want to be stuck on the sidelines this month. Keep an eye on these three picks.

7 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

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

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Media 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.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for October

These stocks represent good values and could make major moves higher this month. See six to buy now.

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").

16 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 16 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

7 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Pharmaceutical 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.

3 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 3 Electric Utilities 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 Analyst Earnings Revisions — EVC SWHC MLNX MITT CRAY

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

5 Investments to Make Before the U.S Falls Over the Fiscal Cliff

These high-yield investments offer a thick buffer of cash to help protect you if that happens.

3 Plays in Fracking’s Secret Ingredient

Don't laugh -- that would be sand. And although this is one totally low-tech resource, drillers for shale energy can't work without it.

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Beverages Stocks to Buy Now

Four Beverages 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 Wireless Telecom Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Wireless Telecom 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.

China’s Skies Could Be Big Business for U.S. Aerospace Players

The Chinese hunger for commercial jets -- now and well into the future -- should boost these six companies, which face spending cuts on the defense side.

Discover Stock: Still Cruising, Still a Buy

Discover Financial impressed again, riding a tailwind of loan growth and improved credit quality. And despite 60%-plus gains in 2012, DFS still looks appealing.