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.

Let the Day Traders Sell Apple — You Should Keep Holding

Swing traders won't be blamed for avoiding Apple after its rare earnings miss, but long-term investors shouldn't be scared away.

3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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").

3 All-American Earnings Buys

These attractive names have no fear of the strengthening dollar because they generate 100% of their revenues right here in the U.S.A.

3 Buys in Offshore Oil Services

Deepwater drillers may be sexier, but these guys are essential players -- and without their technology and know-how, this energy would never get to the surface.

Buy Hershey Stock — But Not for the Dividend

Hershey didn't make the cut for my list of "ultimate" dividend stocks, but that doesn't mean it's not a good pick. Find out why.

Should I Buy AT&T? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

A healthy dividend and extremely low volatility have made stocks like AT&T perceived safe havens in risk-averse times. That may still be the case.

Should I Buy Baidu? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Despite already owning a vast majority of the Chinese online search market, Baidu has significantly more room to grow.

5 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

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

Upon Further Review, eBay IS a Growth Stock

PayPal has become a brand name in payment processing, and I’m starting to see just how big it could be. But, there's even more.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

For the week, Tobacco, Diversified Utilities, Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, and Electric Utilities are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five 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").

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Yes, this has been a tough year for fast-food giant McDonald's. But its long-term strategy is still a winner (and a juicy dividend helps). On the other hand ...

3 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Media 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 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

Three Machinery 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").

3 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Biotechnology 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 Internet & Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

Three Internet & Web Service 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 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five Capital Markets 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 Paper Products Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Paper Products 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 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy Now

Three Aerospace and Defense 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").