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.

The Safest Way to Play Sovereign Debt

The yield is beating Treasuries, and an ETF softens the risk.

Mead Johnson: A Formula for Success

The maker of infant formula and pediatric products is a perpetual winner, with strong growth in foreign markets as well.

FMC Is a Solid Long-Term Hold

The chemical maker was a buy in the 1950s and probably will still be a buy 60 years from now.

Leapfrogging the Competition in School

It's getting harder and harder to get into college, and parents looking for a real head start should look to LeapFrog for their children and portfolio

10 Utility Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

Utility stocks are the dividend champions in your portfolio, and these 10 stocks are worth powering into your investment horizon

9 REITs to Build Your Income Portfolio

REIT's provide an excellent source of income as 90% of taxable income must be returned to investors. Here are 9 REIT's to consider

8 Software Stocks to Download

These software stocks are solid performers across all the metrics, and are strong buys for your portfolio

Ford vs. GM — Clash of the Titans Continues

Detroit's divas downshifted in the first quarter -- but even at scintillating valuations, are either Ford or GM worth investors' time and money?

Rent-A-Center Owns Its Market

For cash flow, you can't do better than Rent-A-Center. Here's what else makes it an attractive buy.

Visa, MasterCard Still Charging Forward

Visa and MasterCard both hit quarterly earnings out of the park, but which is better positioned for the long term?

Forget Banks and Buy These Safe Financials

Credit cards and pawnshops enjoy steady, robust growth.

The Online Vacation Play You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

You may not have heard about online travel site HomeAway, but it has a number of things going for it -- not the least of which is a strong cash flow.

Quick, Buy Green Mountain at the Open!

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) was brutalized after earnings and could be a bargain buy for short-term traders on Thursday morning at $28.80.

This Industry’s Stocks Are Well Worth the Wait

The long-term bullish case for dollar-store stocks holds up pretty well, but here's why investors should hold off on buying for now.

Tune Comcast Into Your Portfolio Today

Comcast continues to explore ways to get into your household, including tv, internet,and movies. The strategy pays off for investors.

Apple Fueled By China’s Consumption Patterns

Chinese demand for iPhones has just touched the surface, as a first hand look at the pattern uncovers the potential growth for Apple's products.

8 Chemical Stocks to Cook Up in Your Lab

These 8 stocks in the chemical industry grade out well in the search for better performing companies in your portfolio

Pfizer is Still a Pharmaceutical-Giant Buy

Despite a slowdown in sales as Lipitor becomes a generic drug, pharma giant Pfizer is still a very good buy, and a great play for your portfolio.

3M Just Gets Better and Better

Innovation, great cash flow, solid dividend -- 3M has everything an investor could want.