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.

4 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Back-to-School All-Star Stocks

Back to school time means shopping and that bodes well for these 5 back to school stocks to consider for the portfolio.

Gilead Poised to Go From Good to Great?

Gilead faces a pivotal FDA decision on its HIV "quad" pill Monday. Even if it's not much better than what's available, approval would be good news for investors.

9 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

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

7 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven Oil and Gas 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.

6 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

Six Durable Goods 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").

5 Stocks With Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — AEPI PDFS MLNX CRAY LIOX

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

Is the Sun Setting on Discount Stores?

Less-than-stellar earnings reports from discount stores Big Lots and Fred's set off a warning bell Thursday. But the bell might have been rung too loudly.

4 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four 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.

4 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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

9 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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

11 Software Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 11 Software stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Five Fashion and Apparel 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").

5 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Surprises — GTAT ABMD MKL CRAY CLMT

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

14 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 14 Specialty Retail stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

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

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 17.5%, the Dow increased 7.6%, and the S&P has risen 12.4%.

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now