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 Earnings Growth — GCO XXIA GA TVL MLNX

By Portfolio Grader Sep 18, 2012

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

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

By Portfolio Grader Sep 18, 2012

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader Sep 17, 2012

The Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, Infrastructure, Household Products, and Specialty Retail sectors are on the rise this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Prime Sales Growth — AGX LFVN MCC FHCO QCOR

By Portfolio Grader Sep 17, 2012

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

Market Highs Bode Well for High-End Retail

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2012

In today's market environment, retail has seen bipolar success. In tomorrow's environment, though, high-end should see the most gains.

Should I Buy Barrick Gold? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2012

Gold prices rise, but gold miners don't always keep up. For example, Barrick Gold has struggled despite gold's recent run. But its new CEO could change that.

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

By Portfolio Grader Sep 17, 2012

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

4 Metals and Mining Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 17, 2012

Four Metals and Mining 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 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 17, 2012

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

Three Big E&P Buys Outside the Majors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2012

These three exploration & production players may not be the biggest ones out there, but they still look poised to bring in some big returns for investors.

Will Tesla Shorts Face a ‘Tsunami of Hurt’?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Sep 17, 2012

Billionaire Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, warned investors not to bet against Tesla. You should heed his warning.

Illinois Tool Works Manufactures Consistent Dividends

By Dividend Growth Investor Sep 15, 2012

Illinois Tool works is a dividend champion with increases in each year over the last 49 years in a row and shows no sign of slowing down the growth