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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlines about another global slowdown are everywhere -- but shrewd bulls can use news-driven downside to snap up quality stocks like Weyerhaeuser.

Costco Is More Than Low Prices

Although discounts are important, the anti-Wal-Mar'ts success stems far more from its focus on satisfying customers -- and keeping workers happy.

4 Transport Stocks to Outrun UPS and FedEx

Even though the sector is running into heavy headwinds, these winners should deliver with solid business models and strong value.

3 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

Take a Second Look at DELL

Dell has missed every important tech trend in the past few years, but it still has a solid PC and storage business. Put the undervalued stock on your watch list.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — NTK CAB ASPS 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 17.6%, the Dow is up 10.3%, and the S&P has risen 14.6%.

4 Stocks With Superb 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.