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.

Ryder System Is a Risky Reach for Riches

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 28, 2011

The corporate truck leasing and sales firm beat Q2 earnings expectations, but not all of its numbers are up to snuff.

Two Oil Stocks to Soothe Your Debt Ceiling Anxiety

By Richard Band Jul 27, 2011

Oil has rallied off the June lows with Occidental Petroleum and Canadian Oil Sands offering great buys for bargain hunters

Will Lexmark Print Money for Your Portfolio?

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 27, 2011

Lexmark's consistently good earnings reports are promising, but lower sales and a negative growth forecast mean plenty is riding on printer maker's switch to business-focused models.

Dow Stock Looks Ready to Boom

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 27, 2011

The stock is a bargain and second-quarter earnings might be an indication of bumper times to follow. Here are three reasons to invest in DOW.

5 Low-Risk Blue Chips to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jul 27, 2011

Large companies are churning out massive earnings, and low valuations are turning some of these stocks into safe bets. Here are five big names to consider.

Pamper Your Portfolio With Bed, Bath and Beyond

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 26, 2011

Its numbers are solid to the core, and nothing short of a complete consumer confidence meltdown should keep this stock down.

Wait Before You Mess With Texas Instruments

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 26, 2011

Falling profits doesn't necessarily signal a freefall for Texas Instruments, but to build on its strengths, TXN might have to explore new markets for its chips.

3M’s Path: Upward and Outward

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 26, 2011

Post-It Notes creator MMM wheeling and dealing to spur growth, and it's positioned for success in Asia, Latin America.

McDonald’s Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2011

Slow but steady growth looks to be the future

AMD Must Get Intel’s Chip off Its Shoulders

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 25, 2011

Advanced Micro Devices' financial performance is promising, but negative PC sales forecast, leadership issues make this stock a speculation, not a promise.

Whole Foods — Healthy, But No Wonder Stock

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 25, 2011

High price tag, recent worker accusation should give you pause as you consider delving into buying Whole Foods.

Take a Full Look at Robert Half

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 22, 2011

The temp services firm has turned the corner.

Extra! Extra! Gannett a Compelling Value

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 22, 2011

The newspaper industry is a battered market, but management's navigation has kept Gannett (GCI) competitive, making it an intriguing prospect.

5 Information Technology Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jul 22, 2011

Information technology isn't going anywhere. The limits are endless, and so too is the profit potential. Check out these five IT players ready to go places.