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 Companies Increasing Dividends

This week’s batch of dividend divas includes a fashion icon, an agribusiness giant, a specialty chemical maker and one of the most famous food brands.

3 Hospital Stocks for a Healthy Portfolio

No matter if Obamacare thrives or gets thrashed, these name should prosper because they're making moves now that will pay off down the road either way.

Are Big Banks — or Any Banks — a Buy?

With JPMorgan Chase and many of the big banks still making a mess of things, one has to wonder about their future -- and their worth as investments.

Banking Customers Have Found Smaller, Greener Pastures

Big banks' customers actually are following through on threats to move their money elsewhere -- and much of that money is headed into regionals and S&L firms.

10 Tech Giants to Add Portfolio Value

The technology sector still has some red-hot values for companies that lead the way in products and technology. Here are 10 picks to buy in this sector.

BDCs = Mega-Dividends!

Business-development companies offer generous fixed income and access to private-equity investments.

Lehman’s Legacy Shadows Facebook’s Market Effect

The Facebook IPO legacy may be that of Lehman's 2008 collapse, as investors piled out of stocks in fear. Don't be scared, by aware of strong buys and strategies

American Eagle Just Keeps on Flying High

Retailer American Eagle Outfitters continues to show great sales and revenue growth, and with buying pressure high, AEO is a strong portfolio opportunity.

Hold Your Horses on the Penney Pounding

Bill Ackman, whose hedge fund owns about 26% of JCP and brought in CEO Ron Johnson, thinks JCP remains a great opportunity. Here's why.

New REIT Recommendation: NorthStar Realty Finance

NorthStar Realty is a diamond in the rough REIT that doesn't have exposure to residential mortgage backed-securities making it an outstanding portfolio choice.

Ralph Lauren Stock Is Never Out of Style

Ralph Lauren is a standard bearing luxury retailer that continues to ring up sales and perform in the market. RL is rated a strong buy for investors

Lowe’s Remains on a Solid “Buy” Foundation

Despite warnings of a slower second quarter, Lowe's is still on track for solid performance, and the stock is rated a buy for the long term investor.

Ancestry.com Will Live Long and Prosper

NBC may have canceled its show "Who Do You Think We Are," but that's just making the stock price even more of a bargain.

The AAPL Sell-Off Makes It a Screaming Buy

The iPad and iPhone maker's shares have been through this trading pattern before -- and it's always a buying opportunity.

Arcos Dorados: Feast On It

Emerging markets continue to be where economic growth is strongest. As the middle class in those countries grows, so too will the companies that serve them.

Deluxe Discounts Forged in the Downturn

The Chinese economic 'slowdown' and Europe's long-standing woes have knocked some luxury stocks to prices we might never see again.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Deserves Better

Here's why the much bigger sporting-goods chain is a superior deal compared to its more richly valued rival, Hibbett Sports.

Bargain Hunting in Spain

In addition to delicious cafe con leche Spain offers up some appetizing stock bargains for your international porftolio.

Finding Some Bargains Amid the Ugliness

Market froth is calming down a bit as some stock prices take a breather from a rally. These two names are now in buy territory.