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.

McDonald’s Is More Than Empty Calories for Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
This well-managed fast-food powerhouse is boosting sales per store, but its valuation is high.

5 Back-to-School Stocks for a Bloody Market

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The annual exodus of children returning to school means one thing -- a rise in consumer and retail stocks. Here are five to buy before they pop.

For Long-Term Growth and Stability, Coke Is It

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coca-Cola has branding, good financials and a pile of cash -- and pays dividends, to boot. What's not to love?

Join Bill Gates in Buying CSX

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Gates Foundation boosted its stake 188% in this cheaply-priced train shipper. Should you hop on board?

Abercrombie & Fitch Looks Good on Sale

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Strong financials and a drop in cotton prices make this an attractive company -- and compared to the actual clothes, the stock can be bought on the cheap.

Home Depot Can Put Your Finances on a Strong Foundation

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Latest earnings reports suggest that Home Depot's new CEO is paying off with a turnaround.

Disney Might Have Too Many Legs to Topple

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not only does Disney's diversified empire stretch across America and further, but its seemingly endless free cash flow offers plenty of security, too.

5 Downtrodden Materials Stocks to Pick Up

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Don't buy the doom-and-gloom market stories. Instead, buy these materials companies that are ready to rebound when the economy heads north.

Dollar General Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The discount retailer is well positioned for a down economy and has room to expand, but rising inflation continues to be a drag. Get our verdict.

Why Elizabeth Arden Shares Look So Pretty

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Elizabeth Arden's lineup of fragrances and beauty products could help it weather the downturn in fine fashion.

Bite Into These 3 Juicy Steakhouse Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Americans are regaining their taste -- and willingness to pay -- for beef, and these steakhouses are primed to cash in.

You Should Join Buffett at Dollar General

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
The discount chain’s stock tumbled on a bad earnings report, and Warren Buffett scooped up the depressed shares.

Count on UPS to Deliver Solid Returns

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
UPS and FedEx provide almost identical service, but their financials are plenty different -- and that's where UPS proves its worth to investors.

Jacobs Engineering Could Profit from Infrastructure Bank

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Without government boost, strong earnings, balance sheet and growth still make Jacobs a solid investment at current price.

McGraw-Hill Stock Could Benefit from S&P’s U.S. Downgrade

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Strong earnings and decent dividend get help from 15% growth at S&P -- its biggest division -- and could help reverse financial decline.

New Catalyst Could Send Apple to $500

By Ryan Mallory
Apple is already a worldwide leader, but a little-publicized deal could be the catalyst that sends its shares to stunning new highs.

Piggy-Back the Rich With Nordstrom Shares

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Sales growth looks strong, and shares still look cheap.

Comcast Could Power Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
This oligopolist’s market power could be a recipe for investment profit.

Why Northern Oil And Gas’ Recent Earnings Miss Isn’t So Bad

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
While NOG repeatedly has had problems meeting analysts' expectations, the company is worth a chance as a growth stock.
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