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 — GGC LF LL and more

By Portfolio Grader
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 increased 15.8%, the Dow rose 7.8%, and the S&P has risen 11.4%.

8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Stocks With Strong Earnings Momentum — KNSY PRE MRH NTK SWHC

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

Is Arena Pharmaceuticals Any More Attractive Now That the Dust Is Settling?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Now that the Belviq approval-fueled craze has waned, investors can take a clearer look at Arena's numbers. They might be pleasantly surprised.

3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

Should I Buy Apple? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
When mulling an investment in AAPL, there are plenty of fundamental and technical threads to unravel. But you also have to factor in Apple-mania. See the yay-or-nay verdict.

Fossil: Not Exactly Luxury — And That’s OK

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Fossil offers a mix of both appreciated brand name and respectable prices, meaning it should continue its earnings growth amid a wobbly economy.

Visa: A Gold-Medal Opportunity

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Visa's standing as a major Olympic sponsor is fitting, considering both share an enormous global reach. But you can't buy Olympic stock, so ...

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — EGHT AWH DBD MOV GNC

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

How to Play Consistently Low Pay

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
More than a quarter of the U.S. work force earns low wages -- and that isn't expected to drop in the next decade. But at least a few companies aren't crying.

5 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
The grades of five Health Care Provider 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.

Should I Buy Chevron? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy major Chevron faces pricing issues like everybody else, but its ability to generate cash and its commitment to exploration are attractive.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader
The Tobacco, Diversified Utilities, Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, and Electric Utilities sectors are on the rise this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — WAL DAN SNCR EGHT VRTS

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

Consider Shopping for Discount Retail Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Discount retail stocks are still good picks -- the group has just been brought down by Family Dollar, which is its weakest link by far.

5 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Media Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Three Media 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").

Back-to-School Revenues Set to Rock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forecasts for this season are pointing way up -- to $83.8 billion, 22% higher than in 2011. So, which retailers stands to benefit?

5 Stocks With Superb Sales Growth — BDSI VICL DRRX AGX GORO

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