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.

10 Utility Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

By Portfolio Grader May 4, 2012

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 May 4, 2012

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 May 4, 2012

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 May 4, 2012

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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

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

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society May 3, 2012

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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

Credit cards and pawnshops enjoy steady, robust growth.

The Online Vacation Play You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

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!

By Jeff Reeves May 3, 2012

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

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 3, 2012

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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 2, 2012

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

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor May 2, 2012

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

By Portfolio Grader May 1, 2012

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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 1, 2012

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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 1, 2012

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

Watson Pharmaceuticals Is No Ordinary Generic

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 1, 2012

Watson Pharmaceuticals is an outstanding company that grows earnings and revenues every year in the tough generic pharma space. Consider this a top buy.