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.

Why Chemical Makers Love Cheap Natural Gas

They can make plastics with it for far less than rivals that use a petroleum base, so they'll have a significant advantage for years to come.

This Tech Stock Is Designed to Profit

The world's top semiconductor companies depend on electronic design automation company Synopsys (SNPS), and it still can be bought on the cheap.

Ericsson Is Stronger Than It Looks

Ericsson's latest earnings report seems awful, but a closer look at the company's financials, outlook and stock price reveals a screaming buy.

This Insurer Knows Exactly What It’s Doing

Torchmark has carved out a solidly profitable niche in low-cost and easy-to-understand insurance products and sticks to it.

The Perfect Prescription for Profits

There’s a lot to be said for going with the category killer in an investment. A merger is creating exactly that in the prescription service space.

5 Beverage Stocks With Gains That Pop

These five stocks have bubbling returns, which means their strength is creating happy investors.

3 ‘Triple Threat’ Blue Chips to Snap Up

You can fill your portfolio with a bunch of role players, but these three superstars offer the whole enchilada -- dividends, growth and momentum.

Upgrade to These 5 IT Stocks

For anyone looking for a great tech sector buy, these fundamentally sound stocks should be right up your alley.

4 Stocks That Love Stalled Home Sales

Home-improvement stocks such as Home Depot and Lowe's already look strong, and continued weakness in home sales can only make them stronger.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for March

With the U.S. economy turning slowly, investors should focus on tech, financials and manufacturers.

3 Conservative Plays for Income Bulls

This bull market may well have a few more months left to run. Here's how to make the most of them.

Suncor Continues to Profit From the Oil Sands

Suncor's profits from the oil sands keep rising, and they will continue to do so as long as oil prices keep rising in 2012.

2 Metals to Hedge Against Inflation

If you’re a true inflation worrier, platinum and “poor man’s gold” may be just what your portfolio needs.

Superb Cash-Flow Pick in Health Care

Managed health care company Wellpoint will be able to take advantage of Obama’s new health care law and offer investors growing dividends.

Will a GM-Peugeot Alliance Pay Off for Shareholders?

A possible deal between General Motors and European automaker Peugeot could mean big savings for GM. And in the short term, GM could be a decent trade.

DirectTV Owns the Airwaves

One of the best moves DirecTV (NYSE:DTV) made when hiring CEO Mike White a couple of years back was drawing him from the ranks of…

Mattel Is Serious Fun for Investors

The No. 1 toymaker's stock keeps rolling -- and its dividend keeps rising -- as it continues to keep the hit toys coming in markets around the world.

Turkish Telecom on the Brink of a Big Move

A power struggle over Turkey's Turkcell could be near an end. When it does, expect the company's dividend to resume, and the stock to soar.

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Satisfy Your Inner Geek

These popular semiconductor stocks rank among the many tech stocks considered buys and strong buys.