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.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — SWI NTK CONN and more

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

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 rose 15.2%, the Dow increased 6.7%, and the S&P has risen 11.7%.

22 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

This week, 22 Commercial Banking stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

This week, 8 Specialty Retail stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

6 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

Six Biotechnology 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 Stocks With Superb Earnings Momentum — CRAY LCC BRP SWHC

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

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

Dollar General, We Salute You

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 5, 2012

DG shook off a lousy spate of news for discount retailers with a blowout Q2 report and full-year forecast, showing again why it's king of the hill.

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

The grades of three Commercial 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").

4 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Sep 5, 2012

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