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 to Cash in on Nervous Consumers’ Shopping Trends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Sep 8, 2011

With shoppers jittery over economic conditions, dollar discounters, warehouse-store shares could be smart buys now.

H&R Block: In Bargain Territory?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 7, 2011

H&R Block's recent earnings and stock price have headed south, but other developments at the company show promise.

Let Brinker Shares Feed Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 7, 2011

This company is posting strong earnings reports while keeping costs in check.

Don’t Boo-Hoo for Bartz’s Ouster at Yahoo

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 7, 2011

Bartz cut costs during her tenure -- and now her departure could lead to a Yahoo sale or possibly usher in an innovative CEO.

Microsoft and Intel are the Value Buys of the Century

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Sep 7, 2011

Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT and Intel NASDAQ:INTC are tech stocks that have seen better days. But consider both Intel and MSFT stock screaming value buys right now.

Tune Into Comcast Shares

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 6, 2011

Investors are ignoring the strength of this company.

Don’t Slurp Your Campbell Soup

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 6, 2011

Campbell is making the right moves when it comes to cost cutting and innovation. Here's a look at whether it's time to buy CPB stock.

Fertilize Your Dividend Portfolio With CVR Partners

By Bryan Perry Sep 6, 2011

Here's a chance to pick up a solid dividend-payer in a booming growth sector.

10 Stocks of Convenience

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 6, 2011

The products and services of these 10 companies are likely to do well even in a down economy. See the list.

Power Your Portfolio With National Grid

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 2, 2011

Despite somewhat high valuation, its whopping dividend yield and profit margin make this utility attractive.

Sprint Nextel: A Bargain With or Without AT&T/T-Mobile Merger

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Sep 2, 2011

But don't get attached -- Sprint stock's value is its bargain price, not its potential as a long-term stock to hold.

Sweeten Your Portfolio with This Soft Drink Stock

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 2, 2011

National Beverage's solid technicals and fundamentals point to a good investment opportunity.

The Big Losers: 3 Stocks in the Dumps Poised to Rally

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 1, 2011

These three companies have been battered lately, but can be bought on the cheap and have the potential to climb out of the doldrums.

Under Armour Won’t Protect Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 1, 2011

36% rise in the last two weeks puts this capital under-earner out of my price range.

3 Winning Hospital Information Systems Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Sep 1, 2011

These three hospital information systems companies are poised to reap the benefits of governmental incentives.

8 Timely Buys for the Rest of the Year

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Sep 1, 2011

From railroad company Norfolk Southern to consumer staple Colgate, these eight stocks are starting to gain traction and should finish the year strong.