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.

Conoco or Phillips 66: Only One Is a Buy

It has been 25 trading days since ConocoPhillips spun off the refiner. So, is the parent or the spin-off the better investment?

Amazon Is Still a Stock With a Lot of Fire

Amazon continues to grow, particularly with their Kindle Fire e-reader product. Amazon's fundamentals are fairly sound, so look at the stock for the long term.

3 Reasons to Buy Joy Global on the Dip

Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global has been pummeled since March. But don't join the bearish crowd, here are three reasons to buy.

Apple Remains a King of the Hill

The Apple business model and product line is still running on all cylinders, and shows no sign of slowing. Try to get in at your earliest opportunity.

Another Boring, Undervalued Growth Stock

It's nice to own a business that sells a product that must constantly be replaced. EnerSys is just that -- and it comes at a reasonable price.

A Clothing Retailer With Consistent Returns

Ascena's dressbarn, maurices and Justice chains have loyal customers among women, teens and tweens.

6 Myths About Apple Stock

Apple stock is lagging, which only means it has slowed in price appreciation. Myths abound trying to talk down the price potential, but they all wrong.

4 Beaten-Down Foreign Stocks to Buy Now

Pullbacks suck, but they often do end up being great entry opportunities. These foreign stocks are a chance to diversify the falling knives you’re catching.

5 Stocks for InvestorPlace’s $10K Plan

Finally trying your hand at the markets, but don't have much of a nest egg? Here's an idea for a $10,000 start that includes five stocks under $20.

Should I Buy Dollar General? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The recent sell-off on a secondary offering -- after a beat-and-raise quarter -- creates a compelling entry point.

3 Stocks to Help Weather the Financial Storm

After weathering the May storm and surviving Europe's turmoil, these three picks are inexpensive at this point.

Myriad Genetics Is a Biotech Buy

Myriad Technologies offers tests used to predetermine cancers and other diseases to provide pretreatment or prevention. Myriad is a biotech buy.

How to Profit From Car Crashes

The salvaged vehicle sector is booming and this company handles the whole gamut of services -- from insurance estimates to auto auctions.

Microsoft Still a Solid Stock to Buy

Microsoft continues to try and innovate, and at the same time maintain their huge lead in software development. The stock remains a strong buy.

Visa, MasterCard … and Now Vantiv?

This newly public credit processor is hardly known, but its stock could be another big winner like those of it's major-name competitors.

3 Managed Care Companies That Could Score From Obamacare, if …

... the High Court upholds the health care reform law in toto. The mandate for all Americans to have coverage would bring in lots of young, healthy new members to these managed care companies.

3 High-Risk, High-Reward Eurozone Stocks

Italy's Luxottica, Spain's Banco Santander and Germany's Siemens are getting hammered now -- but they could pop once the panic selling subsides.

Nestle: A Global Dividend Powerhouse

Nestle is a world wide brand name that produces products, earnings, and dividends at a remarkable rate every year. Nestle is a great portfolio buy.

My Favorite Sector for Summer: Energy

"The time to buy is when there’s blood in the streets.” And now is the time to buy the lifeblood of modern society -- energy.