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.

7 ‘Baby’ Booming Health Care Stocks to Buy Now

Health care spending is expected to skyrocket thanks to the aging baby boomers. It’s no wonder stocks like ABC are doing so well. Buy them now.

Disney Is a Buy After Huge Dividend Increase

Disney's new 1.6% dividend yield doesn't sound that sexy, but an improved payout does sweeten its worth as a value stock buy.

Eat Up These 4 Food Stocks to Stomach Market Volatility

Market volatility has investors fleeing to staples stocks, and there's no more basic need than food. Here's four stocks to play the need to feed.

Biogen Is in the Right Place at the Right Time

BIIB's promising multiple scerlosis drug BG-12 could be a huge winner, just when Novartis' entry is stumbling.

Expect Fossil Shares to Fare Better than Movado

Of the two watchmakers, growth and stock value look more attractive with Fossil.

Expect These 5 Commodity Stocks to Soar

Oil, natural gas, chemicals and metals have all hit hot streaks in 2011. Expect more of the same in the new year, and play the trend with these five companies.

3 International Stocks to Hold Forever

Some of the best stocks to buy and hold forever are companies that sell things we'll want forever. Here are three that do so from overseas.

7 Smoking-Hot Tobacco Stocks to Buy

Tobacco stocks such as Lorillard (LO) have proven to be recession-proof businesses with reliable revenue streams, placing them in high favor among investors.

Are These 2 Suit Stocks the Right Fit for You?

Men's clothing retailers seem to decent bellwethers for the economy -- but how do Jos. A. Bank, Men's Wearhouse size up on their own?

The Single Best Defensive Stock You Must Buy

This stock has everything you want for a long-term hold. It's huge and still growing, profitable and, most of all, enduring.

7 Retail Stocks Cashing in This Holiday, Growing Into 2012

You might have trouble seeing the opportunity in retail stocks while the economy is recovering -- but the profits don’t lie. Here are seven names getting it right.

7 REITs to Buy Now

REITs are great for dividend stock investors because they must deliver 90% of their taxable income back to shareholders. These seven stocks are must-haves.

Ralcorp Shares Taste Better Than Kellogg

RAH could be taken over and it has backing by a winning hedge fund – Kellogg is shrinking.

Should You Indulge in Luxury Stocks Now?

Tiffany's recent outlook might have given investors pause, but those that can stomach a rocky luxury stock ride could reap rewards in the long run.

Pamper Your Portfolio With This Beauty Stock

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. (ULTA) is a wild beauty products success story -- but investors might fare better with this stock over the long term.

Top 6 Stocks for December

A focus on earnings strength and dividend increases place energy and retail at the top of this month’s list of stocks investors should be buying.

FedEx Vs. UPS: Which Stock Will Have a Happier Holiday?

Both shipping companies should have a red-letter season thanks to booming e-commerce, but which stock is set up better for the long haul?

John Deere Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The continuing boom in the agricultural sector should keep driving John Deere's profits, but the competition will be intense. See if it's a buy.

Does Allied Nevada Measure Up? Not Against This Gold Miner

Hedge fund manager Seth Klarman is hot on Allied Nevada Gold (ANV). Average investors should break out a ruler and consider this larger, diverse miner instead.