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.

An Under-the-Radar Defense Play

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 1, 2012

The $100 million in free cash flow it generates annually makes HEICO an intriguing growth opportunity.

Cracker Barrel Changes Its Tune

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 31, 2012

Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is in the midst of a turnaround, which is promising. Whether you should buy during this turnaround is another story.

Materials Stocks Have Taken a Beating, but I’m Still Bullish

By Jeff Reeves May 31, 2012

Rather than focus on old news, pay attention to the momentum these two stocks are gaining compared with their crisis-level lows.

3 Hot Summer Leisure Stocks to Buy

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer May 31, 2012

The fortunes of recreation and sports stocks are rebounding along with the economy. Here are three hot picks to play the sector's revival.

5 Steady Businesses in InvestorPlace’s Backyard

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 31, 2012

The D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas are alive with strong, locally grown companies that could make solid additions to your portfolio.

My Favorite Sector for Summer: Consumer Discretionary

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor May 31, 2012

It's going to be a hot, hot summer -- and these 5 stocks (plus one ETF) should benefit.

LinkedIn Earns Its Way to a Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 31, 2012

LinkedIn celebrated a one-year anniversary, and its been a successful year at that, earning this social networking stock a buy rating

VMware Down Is a Chance to Buy It Up

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 30, 2012

VMware's stock is showing signs of weakness despite strong fundamentals in the company's results. The lower price is now an opportunity for savvy investors.

The Facebook Effect Comes to China

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor May 30, 2012

The Facebook IPO is over and now investors can spend time researching better opportunities that will come from companies with products in China, like Apple.

Biotech’s Regeneron Is a New Game Changer Buy

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers May 30, 2012

Biotech's Regeneron is a strong buy based on its existing Eylea drug for macular degeneration, but the company also has a solid pipeline of products.

New Auto Ad Strategies Energize the Sector

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 30, 2012

Big increases in the automakers' ad spending to help local dealerships should propel further sales gains -- and create opportunity for investors.

3 Blue Chip Stocks to Fight the Market Blues

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 30, 2012

Three strong blue chip companies can form the basis of a solid portfolio, and these three are running in high gear and should be added to your portfolio.

At Toro, It’s Not Just the Grass That’s Green

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 30, 2012

The grounds-keeping equipment maker's earnings are on a tear -- and it's growing at a 15% clip.

CAT Is Set for a Strong Second Half

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 30, 2012

China's stimulus package should be just the catalyst Caterpillar's stock needs to enjoy a strong remainder of the year.

Down but Not Out: JPM Will Rebound

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers May 30, 2012

JPM’s stock is massively oversold, but it is no reflection on the health of the business. The company itself is strong and healthy -- in fact, it’s thriving.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for June

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst May 29, 2012

This month’s top stocks to buy are all large-cap, high-quality dividend producers with a history of holding their uptrends in similar market conditions.