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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Biotechnology 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 Commercial Banking Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Packaging Stocks to Buy Now

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

13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

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 Great Cash Flow — ZX ZA CHOP RCII TVL

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

3 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

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

10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

Ten Oil and Gas 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 Strong Analyst Earnings Revisions — HALL CSFL BKEP AEPI MGAM

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

6 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 6 Pharmaceutical 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 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six Chemicals 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.

3 Reasons CVS Caremark Looks Healthy

CVS reported strong earnings on Monday -- and Wall Street punished it in any case. The market’s gut reaction missed a lot of positives.

5 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Electric Utilities 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 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 3 Restaurant and Resort stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

7 Software Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 7 Software stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Surprises — NXST BKEP GUID ROCM RPM

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

Dividend, Molybdenum Business Make Southern Copper a Buy

Southern Copper is a well-run operation with a little business diversity and a good (if varying) dividend. When it gets some help from copper prices, watch out!

RIMM: A Year of Misfires and Lost Opportunity, But Still Worth Something

Research In Motion has been knocked to the mat -- and whether it picks itself up or is hoisted away by a buyer, cheaply priced RIMM might be worth the gamble.

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Three 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").

Don’t Count Out Flatlining Materials Stocks Yet

Alcoa and other materials stocks may be flat-lining, but they are still good long-term picks. Here are three reasons why.