Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

Craving Coffee? Starbucks Still Looks Strong

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2012

If you thought Starbucks had saturated the market, you were wrong -- as I was. Instead, the company now has moved on to its second phase of growth.

Mexico: 3 Names to Know in an Ignored Emerging Market

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Aug 17, 2012

Mexican stocks have been star performers in 2012, so it can pay to set your sights beyond the BRICs with one of these hot multinationals right next door.

6 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 17, 2012

Six Pharmaceutical 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").

6 Durable Goods Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 17, 2012

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

Discover Financial’s Crazy Climb Can’t Continue … Can It?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Aug 17, 2012

The odds against it are growing, particularly if markets start backpedaling. But crazier things have happened, and this stock continues to surprise.

6 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 17, 2012

The grades of six 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").

Toyota Hits the Straightaway at Full Speed

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Aug 17, 2012

Coming out of last year's slippery curves, it's charging to the front. The new Camry is off to the races, and TM could easily retake the global sales title.

3 Networking Stocks to Play Tech’s Bounce

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Aug 17, 2012

Cisco, JDS Uniphase and NetApp earnings beats merit attention. Thursday's jump in these shares may be a little overheated, but the companies are back on track.

12 Software Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 16, 2012

The grades of twelve Software 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.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Surprises — ABMD MKL CRAY CLMT LIOX

By Portfolio Grader Aug 16, 2012

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 16, 2012

This week, three 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 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 16, 2012

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").