Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader Oct 22, 2012

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

5 Media Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 22, 2012

Five Media 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 Ways to Play Housing — Without Betting on Homebuilders

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 22, 2012

Homebuilders are overcrowded and overbought. You can do better now with companies from these related but overlooked sectors instead.

4 Health Care Stocks You Should Know About

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 22, 2012

They're all strong players in the often-overlooked specialized health care area, and they range in size from a large cap to a micro-cap.

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

By Portfolio Grader Oct 19, 2012

This week, 13 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 Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — EVC GLRE MITT MLNX PCS

By Portfolio Grader Oct 19, 2012

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

3 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 19, 2012

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

Calm Skies Mean Big Profits for Travelers

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Oct 19, 2012

A lack of catastrophes was a boon to Travelers in the third quarter. TRV already got its bump -- but investors could try riding a couple sectormates.

5 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 19, 2012

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

5 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 19, 2012

The grades of five Machinery 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.

Find Mobile Profits on eBay

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 18, 2012

Solid third-quarter earnings were yet another chapter in eBay's revitalized growth story. And the tale doesn't end here.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Surprises — MITT ABMD MKL XIN CRAY

By Portfolio Grader Oct 18, 2012

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

Buyout Bait in Canada’s Energy Supermarket

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 18, 2012

As the world's energy majors flock to Canada for resource deals, what firms might be next to get an offer? Here are two good possibilities.

5 Oil Services Buys Beyond the ‘Big Two’

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 18, 2012

Energy investors shouldn't feel stuck choosing between Halliburton and Schlumberger. Here are several other quality oil services stocks you can buy on the cheap.