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.

6 Food Stocks Cooking Up Big Gains

When it comes to packaged food products, these six companies are doing it right. They have all made significant gains over the past year.

Why Investors Shouldn’t Overlook Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo, the nation's fourth-biggest bank, has been on a tear as of late -- yet its great financials and low valuation still have gone mostly unnoticed.

Shell Is Spending; Investors Should, Too

Shell's recent earnings disappointed, but patient investors will be rewarded when capital expenditures pay off, and reap dividends while they wait.

Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for February

Investors increasingly focused on fundamentals will be rewarded. You're guaranteed to find strong performances among these five emerging growth buys.

Sin Stocks Trail Their More Virtuous Peers

"Sin stocks," dealing alcohol and tobacco, have trailed the market in 2012, but their recession-proof nature and good dividends mean they're still strong buys.

With Travel Increasing, Bet on These Hotel Stocks to Thrive

Business travel is picking up again, which means big things for the hospitality industry. These hotel chains and REITs are among the best ways to profit.

Clean Fracking, Solid History Makes Halliburton a Must-Buy

Halliburton is a leader in moving toward clean fracking solutions, benefits from stabilizing natural gas and oil prices and has a solid, long-term history.

Staples vs. Office Depot: 1 Buy, 1 Short

The winner of the "Great Office Supply Smackdown" is a growing company with solid financials and great free cash flow.

3 Top Game-Changing Buys for February

If you’re new to investing or have money to put to work, Hilary Kramer recommends these great plays in innovative automotive and medical companies.

The World Isn’t Ending for Portugal

Portugal's debt issues have many dreaming up doomsday scenarios. It's not happening. Meanwhile, a couple Portuguese companies dealing in basics look attractive.

Turkcell Riding an Emerging-Market Rally

Emerging markets as a whole are off to a monster rally in 2012, and Turkish telecom company Turkcell (TKC) has risen 12% in about a month.

3 Stocks That Are Better Than Facebook

Facebook has plenty of potential, but it will face steep challenges. These three stocks are far less risky, have great growth -- and even dividends.

5 Data Processing Stocks Graded For Your Convenience

These successful data processing companies manage the megabytes you take for granted. Find out how they stack up as they get graded.

5 Beverage Stocks With Refreshing Returns

These consumer staples have been a part of the American palate for years. Their positive returns over the past year are a sign of their success.

Helix: A Big Play in Oil Safety

As deepwater drilling grows, and along with it stricter regulations regarding spills, so will demand for Helix's safety gear.

This Must-Buy Big Name Is on Sale

Stanley Black & Decker is solid, growing strongly -- and a bargain right now. As a cyclical stock, it looks to be in the right place at the right time.

7 Marvelous Media Stocks to Watch

The time is right to buy media stocks. These media companies have survived the market volatility of 2011 and are ready for eager portfolios ready to cash in.

5 Technology Stocks That (Almost) Are the Next Apple

Apple is in a league of its own, and while there likely will be no true "Next Apple," these five stocks have plenty of the same strong fundamentals and promise.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for February

Investors should be focusing on high-quality stocks that pay dividends or have buyback programs, like these top six stock picks.