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.

3 Ways to Play For-Profit Colleges

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 15, 2012

Investing in this space has been an unmitigated disaster. But if you're a value investor, this could be the contrarian play of a lifetime.

Investors Like Hiked Insurance Premiums

By Michael A. Gayed Mar 14, 2012

Policyholders are paying the price for low Treasury yields, but the newly raised premiums are likely to stick even if Treasury yields rebound.

Research In Motion: Still a Contrarian Buy

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Mar 14, 2012

RIMM's BlackBerries continue to fall from grace, but the company is setting itself up much like IBM did, switching away from hardware. And it's dirt-cheap.

Stocks to Play the Improving Jobs Market

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 14, 2012

Jobless rates continue to improve, and companies involved in staffing and outsourcing -- among others -- stand to benefit. Here's a look at the best players.

Restaurant Stocks a Little Overcooked Now, But Still Tasty

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 14, 2012

Several restaurant stocks are reaching new highs, but that's no reason to cash in now -- the sector as a whole could be building significant, lasting growth.

Winners From Exxon’s Supersized Capex

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 13, 2012

No company can spend $185 billion in a bubble. Exxon Mobil hopes to bank off its huge five-year capex plan, but that money will flow through other stocks, too.

American Capital Agency Is Ready to Grow

By Bryan Perry Mar 13, 2012

This popular REIT is now flush with the cash it needs to add properties — and it pays a great dividend.

Royal Dutch Shell Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2012

Royal Dutch Shell has shown weakness so far in 2012, but it's set up well for the long term -- and it sports a hefty dividend.

Why China’s Slowdown Won’t Hurt Luxury

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Mar 12, 2012

Growth of "only" 7.5% is still the world's best -- plus, Beijing aims to ramp up domestic consumption.

3 Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 12, 2012

While Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo and Google make the headlines, other tech stocks show great potential for investors, including three listed here.

Top 5 Small-Cap Stocks for March

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 12, 2012

Small-cap stocks continue to be a way to play the market. Here are five compelling stories that lead to buying opportunities.

How My 2012 Turnaround Picks Are Doing

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 9, 2012

All six stock picks (chosen in December) are up by at least double digits so far. Take an up-to-date look at the companies chosen.

GE’s ‘Quarterback’ Has Great Field Vision

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 8, 2012

GE’s share price was sacked during the financial crisis and Great Recession, but CEO Jeff Immelt looks to stage a big comeback in 2012.

9 Food Stocks Investors Should Eat Up

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 8, 2012

There are a number of big-name food stocks that are thriving despite challenging conditions.

10 Pharma Blue Chips to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 8, 2012

There are a number of great companies in pharma if you know where to look.

7 Ways to Buy Apple … Without Buying AAPL

By Jeff Reeves Mar 8, 2012

Think the only way to get in on Apple's red-hot growth is to plunk down $500 for an AAPL share? Think again. You can hitch a ride on several other tech stocks.