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 Great Earnings Surprises — MITT ABMD MKL XIN CRAY

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

5 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 5 Software stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 3 Communications Equipment 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 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

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

9 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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Nine Insurance 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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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6 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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10 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of ten Commercial Banking 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 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

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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").

4 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — CLGX CAB AOL and more

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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 19.7%, the Dow rose 10.4%, and the S&P is up 14.8%.

3 Ways to Play the Strength in Mid-Caps

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are picks for individual stocks, ETFs and a mutual fund as a way to ride mid caps as they continue to outshine large and small-cap stocks.

4 Stocks With Strong Earnings Momentum — CRAY BRP NTK CBST

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

4 Tobacco Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 4 Tobacco 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.

Is It Time to Take a Trip on Carnival?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carnival's third-quarter earnings weren't anything to brag about, but long-term, the cruise operator looks like a solid travel-oriented holding.

Should I Buy Google Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
As the search giant sets new highs -- is it too late to join the fray? Despite some quibbles, the stock has too much going for it to justify avoiding it.

9 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
The grades of nine Health Care Provider 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 Earnings Growth — GCO XXIA GA TVL MLNX

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

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