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.

Bio-Rad Shares Make the Grade Over Alere

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 27, 2011

The medical testing sector is booming, but Bio-Rad has shown the ability to consistently generate profit.

Should You Store Stock in QLogic or Brocade?

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 23, 2011

Network storage providers Qlogic and Brocade are booming lately and do business in a rapidly growing field. Which is right for you?

5 High-Flying Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Nov 23, 2011

Even though government spending is ebbing, the private sector has created strong demand for goods made by the likes of Goodrich and others.

10 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Nov 22, 2011

These 10 specialty retailers already are enjoying a fruitful 2011 -- and they have room to run this holiday season.

May the Salesforce Be With You

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Nov 22, 2011

CRM has taken a big haircut since its Thursday earnings report. A value like this should be a tractor beam for bargain investors.

Sirius Is Worth the Risk, Even If John Malone Doesn’t Raise His Bet

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 22, 2011

Investors shouldn't wait to see whether a report saying Liberty Media might hike its stake in Sirius XM is true. The company is on the mend anyway.

3 Earnings Trades for a Gloomy Market

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2011

TiVo, Campbell Soup and Guess? could move based on fundamentals when they report this week, rather than on unrelated macro issues.

Bank on This Pair of Biotech Bargains

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Nov 21, 2011

When it comes to small biotechs, one successful product can send its stock soaring. This pair of companies currently have promising treatments on the horizon.

Buy This Stock for Value Menu Prices!

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2011

Wendy’s (WEN) and Jack in the Box (JACK) are clear second fiddles to McDonald's, but one of them is a bargain if it can turn around its performance in 2012.

2 ‘Pair Trades’ for an ‘Absolute Return’ Strategy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2011

Investors can combine a long and a short with these two "pair trades," which preserve your capital and produce strong returns.

ConocoPhillips vs. BP — For Investors, It’s a ‘Split’ Decision

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2011

The oil industry is full of strong stocks ripe for the picking. But if you want to pick between giants BP and ConocoPhillips, look at the fork downstream.

Stick Alliance Data Systems in Your Portfolio

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Nov 20, 2011

Want a different way to ride the booming credit industry? Here's how Alliance Data Systems fits into the sector -- and your portfolio.

This Stock Is Literally a Cash Machine

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader Nov 18, 2011

Cardtronics' ATM business is churning out big profits. Here's how to play CATM for short-term gains.

4 Utility Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 4%

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Nov 18, 2011

Several utility stocks with dividend yields over 4% have the potential to outperform the broader market and generate serious long-term returns

2 U.S. Sectors to Shield You From Europe

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Nov 18, 2011

Don't get pierced by Europe's arrows. Here are some healthy all-American companies that do all of their business right here at home. See our safest picks.

Investments You Can Make in Good Company

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Nov 18, 2011

It doesn't always make sense for regular investors to mimic moneymaking icons -- but a few of Warren Buffett's current investments are solid everyman plays.