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.

5 Stocks Over $300 and Worth Every Penny

By Jeff Reeves Jul 17, 2012

Investors are often drawn to low-priced stocks, but expensive stock picks can sometimes be worth the price. Here are five high-priced companies to consider.

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Jul 16, 2012

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

Should I Buy Citigroup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 16, 2012

Citigroup posted promising second-quarter earnings and is discussing an eventual dividend hike. Could C stock finally return to investors' good graces?

Swing for the Fences With These 5 Biotech Stocks

By Jeff Reeves Jul 16, 2012

If you're prepared for the very high stakes and high risks of biotech investing, these five biotech stocks might be worth your while.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader Jul 16, 2012

The Tobacco, Leisure Goods, Diversified Utilities, Water Utilities, and Household Products sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

3 Great Values in Large-Cap Tech

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 16, 2012

Why take the chance with value traps when these three sure-to-come-back stocks all offer growth at a reasonable price?

4 Regional Banks That Beat the Big Boys

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 13, 2012

Why worry about all the headwinds slowing the giant money-center banks? Here are some solid alternatives that go beyond the usual suspects.

Should I Buy Procter & Gamble? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2012

The consumer-products giant face plenty of challenges ahead, but William Ackman's involvement should put a floor under the stock.

Juice Up Your Portfolio With This Turnaround

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2012

Jamba Juice has a new niche business: JambaGo kiosks that serve healthier fare in schools, and it promises to boost its fortunes.

4 Stocks to Buy for a Corn Trade

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 12, 2012

The surging price of corn has hammered the stocks of meat producers in the past month. This might signal an opportunity for those willing to handle the risk.

4 Debt-Free Companies to Own if the Markets Tank

By Keith Fitz-Gerald Jul 11, 2012

Debt free companies like the 4 outlined in this report are great additions to any portfolio since they can weather the financial storms during a bad economy

Visa and MasterCard’s Macro Strengths Haven’t Gone Anywhere

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jul 10, 2012

Credit card use is expanding, and emerging-market consumers are amping up their spending power. A brief stumble for V or MA doesn't change that.

Lackluster Alcoa Earnings Can’t Take Shine Off This Stock

By Jeff Reeves Jul 9, 2012

Nothing about Alcoa's earnings was pretty, but investors' mildly positive response shows optimism about AA's future prospects.

Pay Less, Earn More on Your Investments

By Richard Band Jul 9, 2012

The key to successful market investing is buying low to increase profit and offset losses. Indicators suggest a pullback is coming so wait for it and invest

A Cold Beverage Highlights This Week’s Two New Buys

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jul 6, 2012

InBev and Diageo are two top line beverage company stocks with deep product lines and profitability, and are recommended purchases for your portfolio

Behold the Global Sports Portfolio

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 6, 2012

There's no better time than summer to create a global sports portfolio. I've cobbled together 16 of the best sports-related businesses from around the world.