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.

Pitney Bowes Might Beat a Bank Account

PBI's 7.17% dividend yield might be sustainable, and it sure beats earning 0.05% in a checking account -- if the stock price doesn’t plunge.

InterDigital Could Be a Supercharged Stock

If a bidding war among Samsung, Apple and Google results in a deal, telecom patent holder InterDigital could ignite.

3 Emerging Industrials Sector Opportunities

Stocks with a mixture of sharp declines and reasonable valuations are the way to navigate the industrials sector.

SM Energy Can Put Pep in Your Portfolio

SM Energy's rapid growth and low valuation are positives, but riskier balance sheet could hurt if economy declines.

Herbalife Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

A blowout quarter shows that prospects are bright.

Pfizer Still Is a Sick Corporate Patient

Pfizer's good second-quarter showing is overshadowed by upcoming losses of patent protection and no guaranteed shot at regenerating revenue.

The ‘Buys’ in the Fickle Toy Industry

From movie tie-ins to bringing high technology to kids, these toy companies are in the driver's seat in an otherwise tricky sector.

3 Safe-Haven Investments for Troubled Times

Of course, no investment is a sure thing -- but there are options to build up the low-risk part of your portfolio. Here are three "bunker buys" to consider.

Emerson Electric Is a Grounded Stock

EMR released a strong -- but not overwhelming -- earnings report, but the company lacks oomph needed to accelerate growth.

Nvidia’s Numbers Clash With Strong Market Headwinds

Chipmaker consistently has beaten analysts' earning expectations, but without a breakthrough new product, there's not much room for NVDA to churn out enough profit.

Crisis Creates Rare Opportunity in These 4 Stocks

Don't miss one of the best buying opportunities of the past decade. Market losses stemming from the drama in Washington will be temporary, so it's time to snap up these four stocks now.

Top 5 Stocks for August

This is the best buying opportunity you'll have for blue chips like LULU and AAPL before 2012. Take advantage of these undervalued stocks in August.

Merck Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Cost cuts should help the company pull off a turnaround.

Starbucks Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Momentum looks strong for the coffee giant -- and a new product offering slated to launch next year could be a game changer.

Raytheon Stock Is Tricky to Defend

Raytheon provides high dividends, but investors should be wary of cuts in defense spending.

Believe It or Not, Apple Stock Is Undervalued

The numbers say Apple can keep rising, making it a great buy. But Steve Jobs' health is the lynchpin in how high things can go.

It’s Time to Buy Big U.S. Banks

Several signs suggest a rebound is on the way in this struggling sector. Here are three stocks that stand to gain.

4 Reasons to Try On Crocs Stock

Thanks to its expansion beyond rubber clogs, the plastic-shoe maker is back to beating Wall Street's expectations with plenty of room to rise.

Wait for InterActiveCorp. to Get Low, Then Pounce

InterActiveCorp., owner of Ask.com and Match.com, looks poised to possibly be bumped down, then boost back.