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.

A Big-Rig Energy Play Yielding 8.5%

The only stocks almost as good as a direct oil play are oil service companies. And this Bermuda-based oil service company yields a whopping 8.5%.

Buy-and-Hold’s New-Age Fab Five

When you think buy-and-hold, you think of ho-hum names like Clorox or 3M. But these five stocks are the future, with staying power and dividend growth potential.

Capital One Buying Its Way to Success

Capital One, riding almost 30% gains year-to-date, should be fueled down the road by deals for ING Direct, HSBC's U.S. credit card portfolio.

Two New Buys to Open Up a New Week

Coinstar and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals are two stock buys on a roll with products and strategies to match growing revenues and earnings

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.