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.

Markman: Crown Holdings Offers a King’s Ransom

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options May 2, 2011

This midcap name is growing and the stock is cheap

5 Reasons to Shift Into Car Dealer Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Apr 29, 2011

Strong performance and fundamentals suggest more upside.

3 Rising China Plays for the End of the Age of America

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 29, 2011

IMF predicts China economy will overtake the U.S. economy in five years. Here are three china stocks to buy.

3 Stocks Enjoying Massachusetts’ Tech Spending Boom

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2011

This state is outperforming the rest of the country.

Exxon Mobil Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 29, 2011

Oil demand and prices figure to remain high.

5 Stocks for $150 Oil

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2011

Global tensions, coupled with bullish seasonal and secular factors, could easily push oil prices to $150 per barrel or more.

Riverbed Technology Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2011

With the surge in cloud computing and video, there will be lots of growth for Riverbed’s core products.

Qualcomm Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Apr 28, 2011

The demand for smartphone chips isn't slowing down.

Johnson & Johnson — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 27, 2011

A new acquisition should keep this cash maching humming.

Silver — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 27, 2011

Despite a huge boom, prospects still look good.

5 Blue Chip Studs & 5 Duds

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

Earnings are a key indicator of how a stock will perform in the coming months. Here are five blue chips reporting this week to buy and five blue chips to avoid.

New Coinstar Stake May Be a Buy Signal

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 26, 2011

The company needs to manage the move to a streaming-video future.

Top 6 Stocks for May

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 26, 2011

There will no doubt be pullbacks and tests as the market continues to climb the wall of worry, but the bull market has been confirmed.

21 Vianet Shares — 3 Pros/3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 25, 2011

Data center demand will drive this newly public stock.

3 Midcap Stocks to Buy For Any Market

By Matthew Scott, InvestorPlace writer Apr 24, 2011

3 of the best midcap stocks to buy now, according to a top fund manager, include CBS Corp, Raymond James Financial and Joy Global

5 Reasons I Can’t Sell BofA Stock — And Why You Should Buy

By Jeff Reeves Apr 21, 2011

Bank of America stock NYSE:BAC has been sold off in 2011, but BofA is still one of the stocks this investor is calling a buy after earnings due to Merrill Lynch and consumer credit strengths.