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.

2012 Won’t Be CAT’s Year. But Stick Around

Have patience: Caterpillar's bargain valuation still makes it a long-term buy, despite its admission that the nearer term is looking much glummer than expected.

4 Financial Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Building Products Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Distributors Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Distributors 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 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Tobacco, Water Utilities, Household Products, Infrastructure, and Leisure Goods sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

4 Stocks With Prime Sales Growth — AGX MCC FHCO QCOR

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

5 Stocks With Superb 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.

Should I Buy KB Home? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

KB Home has more than doubled year-to-date, thanks in part to a recent impressive quarterly report. Is there still time to buy? See our verdict.

Buy These 3 Stocks for a Utility Power Play

This year's underperformance by utilities presents some attractive bargains on high-yielding stocks. Look to these three utilities for both income and gains.

3 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

General Dynamics’ Secret Weapon

Among its peer group of major defense contractors, GD has a strong commercial business that should offset Pentagon spending cuts.

5 Metals and Mining Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Metals and Mining 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.

Playing China’s Great Internet Wall

The market is massive and still largely untapped. But given the hurdles facing U.S. companies, it's safest to stick with the big Chinese domestic players.

A Healthy Portfolio Is Heavy in Health Care

Investors would be foolish to ignore the massive demographic shift and growth potential that is boosting health care stocks right now.

15 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 15 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

5 Stocks With Superb Analyst Earnings Revisions — EVC SWHC PDFS MLNX MITT

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

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three 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").

3 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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