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.

2 Plays on Ole King Coal

As China -- the world's biggest coal consumer -- outstrips is own supplies, these two U.S. companies could benefit.

Time to Explore Discover Financial Services

The credit card company still doesn't get the respect that its more popular, well-known rivals do -- but it should.

6 Hot Semiconductor Stocks

Semiconductors have become essential to the gadgets, smartphones and other technologies we use on a daily basis. Stocks including INTC have benefited immensely.

InvestorPlace Experts’ Big Winners of 2011 and Top Trades for 2012

When the "smart money" is on, it's on. Here's a look at some of our experts' best calls of 2011 -- and the stocks they think will boom in 2012.

Vanguard: An Energy Stock Leading the Way

Vanguard Natural Resource's oil and gas reserves and output are leaping, it has sharp management -- and it yields over 8%.

Hard-to-Find Bargain Stock Buys

The stock market's brisk fourth-quarter rally (which has since begun to stall) has made bargains more difficult to find, but here's a few.

9 Software Stocks to Buy

Despite Nasdaq's overall decline year-to-date, some tech stocks providing in-demand products are making a successful push into 2012.

7 Biotech and Health Care Stocks to Buy

Biotechnology and health care companies are growing at an alarming rate. Do not miss the boat on some of fastest-growing companies among them.

FedEx Delivers Holiday Cheer for Shareholders

Booming e-commerce and wider margins are paying off now. A rate hike next year and new, fuel-efficient planes on order will help in the future.

How to Profit From Oil’s Likely Rise in 2012

Forecasting oil prices is a crapshoot, but one company -- Brazil's Petrobras -- could do well no matter happens in Europe and the global economy.

6 Retailers on the Ups

Picking retail stocks during a recession is a difficult prospect. Here's six retailers from all walks of business that have performed well and could go further.

4 Trucking Stocks That Will Keep Rolling

Next year won't be perfect, but two trends -- a pickup in manufacturing and lean inventories at retailers -- offer promise for the right stocks.

5 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy

Even as the troops have officially left Iraq, companies like Boeing and Lockheed are still receiving contracts and adding muscle.

6 Clothing and Accessories Stocks to Buy

The retail sector moves at the slightest hint of market volatility. However, 2011 has been forgiving for clothing and accessory stocks like Coach.

Pair of Asset Managers Poised for a Rebound

Asset managers' stocks have been whittled away this past year, but Invesco and Ameriprise are setting themselves up to reverse the trend.

‘Well Recycling’ Works Well at Evolution

This energy small-cap uses a low-cost model of taking abandoned onshore projects, adding its own technology and wringing as much oil out as possible.

2 S&P 500 Losers Worth a Shot Next Year

These two stocks were decimated in 2011, but one has fantastic buyout prospects, and the other is shaping up its financial house.

5 Dogs of 2011 With Hope for Better in 2012

All is not lost for these five poor performers of 2011. These dogs may finally have their day next year.

10 Experts Pick the 10 Best Stocks for 2012

We've enlisted 10 industry experts to each share with us their best stock pick for 2012. See what the smart money recommends for the coming year.