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.

Wal-Mart Looks Like a Winner

No matter what happens with the uncertain economy down the line, Wal-Mart looks like a promising pick.

Buy These 6 Stocks When the Inevitable Sell-Off Hits

There's plenty to suggest a short-term sell-off is on its way. So, set your sights on some stock bargains to scoop up when it happens. Here are six to watch.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for September

These six picks should provide for a higher-than-average degree of stability and return despite the international risks. See this month's buy list.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, Household Products, Infrastructure, and Tobacco are the best sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Great Operating Margin Growth — UFCS WAL MLNX CRAY CLUB

 

Believe in IAC’s Bet on About.com

Expect Internet stock IAC/InterActiveCorp to do good things with its $300 million purchase of About.com from The New York Times Co.

5 Stocks With Strong Sales Growth — CRIS DRRX AGX MCC FHCO

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

4 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Medical Devices 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 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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