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.

Costco Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Its stock has been solid this year. In fact, its average annual return has been 17.8% for the past three years. Here's a look at whether it can keep up the momentum.

How George Soros Could Improve His Food Stock Holdings

George Soros picked up about 540,000 shares of Sara Lee in the third quarter. This food stock has better prospects.

5 Heavy-Duty Commodity Plays for the Long Term

With dollar likely to stay low, commodity prices should stay high. These companies will prosper in a world of costly commodities.

Intuitive Surgical Shares Are In the Pink

Shares have surged as the company continues to be the dominant player in a fast-growing health care sector.

5 Retail Stocks to Buy in 2012

After a record-breaking 2011 Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Americans will continue to shop going into 2012. And these stocks have great upside.

Cashing In on a New Boom for Technology

Tech is poised to boom in 2012. Growth is being led by the smartphones and tablets, and companies that can consistently innovate will be winners.

PEZ Dispenses Wisdom on Fashion Stocks

V.F. Corporation has taken over Ralph Lauren's spot in the ETF's top 10 holdings. Here's a few good reasons you should make the switch, too.

6 Big Turnaround Hopes for 2012

These stocks were beaten down in 2011, but offer the possibility for better results next year. Here are our top six reversal-of-fortune hopefuls.

Invest in the Biggest Trend in Health Care Now

This company is at the forefront of one of the top trends in health care. See the name you should be buying.

Sick of GE? Try These Stocks Instead

General Electric does just about everything and has a solid stock -- but you might have overlooked these similar strong buys.

The Hottest Sector for 2012: Energy

These 10 energy stocks are poised to show great growth in 2012, thanks to a robust outlook for sector.

5 Small-Cap Buys With Large Potential

Small cap stocks can be very risky, but very rewarding. These 5 do everything from mining to groceries -- and they can deliver big profits.

10 Game-Changing Health Care Stocks to Buy

These 10 diverse stocks are likely to improve their earnings and stock prices in 2012. Take a look.

Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks for December

Louis Navellier's top five emerging growth stocks for December include standouts such as Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Hansen Natural Corp.

5 Big Oil Stocks to Buy

The world's addiction to crude isn't about to go away anytime soon, so an investment in big oil is the way to go.

6 Beverage Stocks to Drink Up

Be it a frosty brew from (NYSE:BUD) or (NYSE:KO), the Atlanta-based staple of American globalism, in tough economic times, investors keep their pallets wet.

9 Media Stocks Transmitting Positive Returns

During these rough economic times, media companies are struggling to capture a sizable audience. But recently, the market surge has been kind to media stocks.

Forge a Profit With AK Steel

The charts suggest this stock is poised for a breakout as global demand should continue to drive profits.

3 Health Care Stocks in Tip-Top Shape, Poised for Growth

Baby boomers are retiring. This, coupled with the beginning of cold and flu season, makes now the perfect time to start thinking about health care stocks.