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.

9 Media Stocks You Can Dial In

By Portfolio Grader
Today's media is a mix of print, online, cable and mobile devices, and these 9 media players all deserve a viewing in your portfolio.

Even Chocolate Haters Should Love Hershey

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
A confirmed penchant for reining in costs, a push toward premium products and a renewed focus on emerging markets all point to an exciting time for Hershey.

3 Oil Stocks to Make Volatility Your Friend

By Richard Band
Market volatility is part of investing, and understanding trends and your individual portfolio the key. For now, look to these three oil stocks as bargains

Team Up With the Vulture Mogul for Big Profits

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You, too, can invest with proven corporate raider Carl Icahn by buying shares of his mini-conglomerate, Icahn Enterprises.

It’s Finally Time to Buy Arch Coal

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coal stocks have fallen so far that they are finally worth a look. Arch Coal, in particular, looks to be the best way to play a rally in this beaten-up sector.

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
No company is better-positioned to face the challenges of slowing economies and higher costs than McDonald's. But, on the other hand ...

Canada’s Banks: Better Than Most

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many Canadian banks continue to deliver strong results, but going forward, investors should focus on the internationally minded ones.

A Big-Rig Energy Play Yielding 8.5%

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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

By Philip van Doorn, Senior Analyst, TheStreet
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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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

By Michael A. Gayed
The yield is beating Treasuries, and an ETF softens the risk.

Mead Johnson: A Formula for Success

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
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

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Portfolio Grader
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

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Detroit's divas downshifted in the first quarter -- but even at scintillating valuations, are either Ford or GM worth investors' time and money?
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