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.

Health Care IT Provider Cerner Is a Game-Changer

Cerner sits at the intersection of two important sectors: health care and technology. A solid growth record and new government initiatives ensure future growth.

Telefonica: Still A Good Buy After Dividend Cut

The move reflects not so much a negative view of the company’s prospects as a negative view of the capital markets. And the yield is still over 12%.

5 IT Stocks You Can Count On

The tech sector has made a steady rebound from the October 2011 lows, with companies like IBM and ADP performing well over the past year.

Tune Into These 9 Media Stocks

These companies are keeping their viewers and listeners engaged and their investors happy. Expect more where that came from.

6 Beverage Stocks to Quench Your Thirst

Demand for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic thirst-quenchers is arguably as great as our need for oil. Here are old-timers and newcomers that do it right.

3 Forgotten Stocks Worth Reconnecting With

These stocks are well off their recent highs, but because they've maintained quality fundamentals, they now present bargain opportunities.

How to Invest in the Baby Boom

Baby boomers are retiring at a record-setting pace, and a glut of late-2000s babies are now young children. Here's how to play both.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for January

An improving picture could result in a breakout by the sectors most severely impacted by the recent recession. See which stocks top this month's buy list.

Top 5 Blue-Chip Stocks for January

For a smooth ride into the new year, purchase these five conservative blue-chip stocks that thrive during the late winter months.

New January Stock to Buy Is Almost Science Fiction

Intuitive Surgical's robotic surgery system is a hit that'll get hotter. The company's earnings and stock are set to soar in 2012.

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.