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.

Food Fight: Why Kellogg Stock Beats General Mills

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Kellogg (K) looks a little dirtier than General Mills (GIS), it's because of all the hard work the company is putting into strengthening its business.

4 Reasons Why You Should Bet on Cisco

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Cisco's concerted effort to put its business in order showed in its strong earnings report. Here's why CSCO still has room to move up.

The Better Retail Bet: Macy’s Vs. Ralph Lauren

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Both have been bucking the slow economy, but only one is trading at a discount.

Take a Break from Hess, Pick Up Marathon

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Hess and Marathon Oil had tough third quarters, one company's recent oil-field acquisitions bode well. See which stock is the better buy.

Activision Is a Good Video Game Play, But Keep Electronic Arts on Your Radar

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Activision’s "Call of Duty" lead and solid margins help it compete at a reasonable valuation, but Electronic Arts could enjoy an earnings pop. Who wins?

4 Trucking Stocks That Should Deliver Good Returns

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Although the industry fears a downturn next year, most trucking stocks are starting to pick up speed again. These names could be your best bets.

Occupy These 3 Wall Street Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
These three Wall Street firms' stocks should rebound nicely in coming months.

Take a Trip With Priceline, But Bypass Orbitz

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Priceline (PCLN) is growing much faster than the industry average, while Orbitz (OWW) is growing at half the industry rate.

3 Stocks Peter Lynch Would Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three stocks click on metrics the legendary investor would consider important, including yield-adjusted PEG.

Why You Should Know About Precision Castparts

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
PCP supplies complex metal components to such aerospace giants as Airbus, Boeing, GE, Rolls-Royce and many others around the world.

Remember Buy and Hold? Try These 3 Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Right now, investors should be looking for bargain stocks that stand a reasonable chance of doubling their money. Here are three to consider.

3 Reasons Why Alexion Is the Real Deal

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Alexion's fundamentals and strength in a narrow category of drugs called biopharmaceuticals make ALXN a promising stock.

Hop Aboard Norfolk Southern

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Conservatively applying a 15x multiple to expected earnings gives us a stock price of nearly $90 per share, a 20% premium to where it currently trades.

KKR, Blackstone Only Good for Insiders

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite apparently low valuations, investors would be wise to avoid the hard-to-understand common units of Blackstone (BX) and KKR (KKR).

Place Your Chips on Qualcomm

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
This mobile technologies company is sitting in the sweet spot of the global economy, but its stock doesn't reflect that. Here's why you should buy QCOM on the next dip.

Satellite Boom Good for DirecTV, News Corp.

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Satellite TV success in emerging markets makes DirecTV (DTV) attractive -- News Corp. (NWSA) benefited from a bump in its satellite unit, too.

10 Retail Stocks For The Holiday Season

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
While there are stocks that will suffer this winter due to poor sales, 10 companies offer investors a stellar buying opportunity.

3 Beaten-Down Brazilian Buys

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
These three Brazilian companies have wallowed through a tough 2011, and their beaten-down shares have potential as value, growth and even income plays.

Cognizant, Accenture Are Pricey IT Plays

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Information technology provider Cognizant (CTSH) has a slight edge over Accenture (ACN), but even after an earnings beat, it's expensive.
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