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.

3 Stocks Under $12 Set to Double

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether they're undiscovered gems, damaged goods or in little-understood businesses, these under-$12 stocks have oodles of upside.

Altria Could Fire Up Your Portfolio

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
This high-yielding stock could run significantly above its recent all-time high.

Buy Quest Software Shares; Pass on Oracle

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
While Oracle (ORCL) is a stronger company, its valuation is too high. Quest (QSFT) is attractively valued, especially if it can meet 2012 expectations.

Visa – Consumers Still Swiping, Stock Still Soaring

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Visa NYSE:V posted very strong earnings this week thanks to debit card and credit card growth, and hot emerging market revenue. Visa is a great stock to buy.

Take the Cure — Sell J&J, Buy GSK

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithKline both have solid balance sheets, but GSK is poised to outperform its competitor.

Oversold ‘Fracking’ Supplier Has Breakout Potential

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
'Fracking' supplier Carbo Ceramics, Inc. is oversold. Here's how to profit.

Moody’s, McGraw-Hill Still Don’t Rate

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
If the Europe crisis really is resolved, both could enjoy a business rebound. However, Moody's (MCO) still would be an expensive way to buy that rebound.

5 Stocks to Play China’s Dominance

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Data shows China's economic growth could be increasing once again -- and these five stocks offer investors a way to profit from the country's prowess.

Why Nike Will Outrun Under Armour

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike and Under Armour are good performers, but in terms of stock price and infrastructure, Nike wins the race.

9 Recession-Proof Biotech Stocks To Cure What Ails You

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Health care stocks stay firm during a down economy and investors should consider up-and-coming biotech stocks like Alexion, Alkermes, Biogen and Cepheid.

Should You Buy the Dow — Travelers

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Travelers Indemnity's solid underwriting and financials inspire confidence in its stock.

General Motors a Better Bet Than Ford

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
While both are expected to suffer declining 2012 earnings, one of these automakers has kept cars rolling off sales lots despite higher prices.

Safety in Dollars — Regional Bank Stocks Are Flying High

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent earnings reports show the strength of these smaller institutions -- and the value of not being exposed to toxic mortgages.

Stock Up at Staples, Not Office Depot

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Office Depot (ODP) continues to disappoint investors and Wall Street analysts, but Staples (SPLS) is navigating the treacherous economic waters well.

Pipeline MLPs — the Holy Grail of Income Investments

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Master limited partnerships focused on oil or gas pipeline services offer a favorable balance of risk and dividends.

Let McDonald’s Beef Up Your Portfolio

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
The fundamental and technical pictures look bright for this blue-chip stock.

Dial In DirecTV Shares, For Now

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The company's long-term obstacles are still in the distance.

‘Wintel’ Duo Still the Best Buys of the Decade

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC) aren't trendy -- and that's part of what makes them two of the best stocks investors can own today.

Schlumberger Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Schlumberger should continue to benefit from oil's tighter supplies and higher demand.
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