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.

Given the Choice, It’s Allstate Over Progressive

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 12, 2011

Progressive is innovative but suffering from bad investments and hurricane losses while Allstate is forecast to recover strongly in 2012.

Get Ready to Pounce on Google Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 12, 2011

It's a profit growth machine that's highly undervalued. Even f it doesn't beat in spectacular fashion, GOOG shares should rocket on anything positive.

An Investor’s Answer to the Housing Crash — Equity Residential

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2011

With the upscale rental market robust, Equity Residential is well positioned to succeed while home sales struggle.

Forget the Headlines — Buy Alcoa Stock Despite Disappointing Earnings

By Jeff Reeves Oct 12, 2011

Alcoa earnings disappointed big-time Tuesday, missing forecasts by 32%. But investors should look past the headlines to see a bargain buy.

Fastenal Stock Just Can’t Be Held Down

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Oct 12, 2011

Fastenal NASDAQ:FAST is a stock worth watching, says investing expert Jon Markman, because of its well run operations and success in a competitive market.

10 Big Pharma Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Oct 12, 2011

Pharmaceutical stocks and drugmakers are theoretically recession-proof businesses. Still, not all pharma companies are created equal. Here are 10 clear winners

Rare Earth Stocks — An Uncommonly Good Buy?

By Jeff Reeves Oct 11, 2011

Rare earths are the key to a high-tech future, and their miners' stocks have enormous upside -- but one variable also makes them an enormous risk. Is it a risk worth taking?

10 Revved-Up Oil Companies to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Oct 11, 2011

There has been a lot of volatility in the crude oil and energy sectors recently, but it appears that the winners are now separating themselves from the losers.

Old Man IBM Is Showing Up Tech Whippersnappers

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 11, 2011

IBM has a lot of candles to blow out and a lot of champagne to drink -- this 100-year-old tech company's stock reached an all-time high this week.

Look for Adtran’s Earnings to Impress Again

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2011

Telecom specialist ADTRAN likely will beat earnings expectations, but prospects for future earnings growth are modest.

Pepsi Vs. Coke — On the Trading Floor

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2011

PepsiCo is overvalued and relatively unprofitable -- but before testing out the very profitable Coca-Cola, wait until its stock price loses some fizz.

Bristol-Myers Shares Are a Blue-Chip Keeper

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 10, 2011

The pharmaceutical giant's stock has posted several new highs and offers an attractive dividend yield.

Build Your Materials Wealth With Kaiser Aluminum, Not Alcoa

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 10, 2011

Alcoa profit is expected to plunge, but news in the sector is not all bad. In fact, one aluminum stock looks cheap on expected 43% earnings growth.

Electronic Arts — A Risky Game Play, But Potentially Profitable

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 10, 2011

Digital sales on new platforms and demand for great games present big opportunities -- and challenges -- for Electronic Arts.

Of E-Trade’s Leading Suitors, TD Ameritrade Is the Best Buy

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 7, 2011

Toronto-Dominion's ownership, as well as a better valuation, make AMTD the smart buy -- but Schwab's poor franchise model really hits it home.

Press Your Luck on Macau Casino Stocks

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 7, 2011

Worries about China's economy overheating -- while legitimate -- are overblown. Buy one of these three casino stocks to capitalize on Macau's still-surging gambling scene.