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.

China Mobile (CHL) – Your Best Shot at a Blue Chip Doubler

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society May 13, 2011

Of all the emerging market stocks to buy, China Mobile NYSE:CHL is the best investment opportunity for value investors.

Ariad Could be Summer’s Breakout Biotech

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers May 13, 2011

The results from trials of a revolutionary cancer treatment could launch biotech stock Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ARIA).

Can MicroStrategy Shares Stay on a Tear?

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer May 12, 2011

Investing in MicroStrategy is not without risks, but I think its upside outweighs them.

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks That Are Buyout Bait

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers May 12, 2011

As defense spending tightens, the aerospace and defense industry could see buyouts, acquisitions and consolidation. AVAV, ATK and FLIR are the top targets.

China Stock That is Turning Heads (Literally)

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor May 12, 2011

Leading Chinese advertiser Focus Media Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMCN) is coming up with innovative strategies even as sales boom. Buy this China stock now.

Markman: Buy Western Gas Partners (NYSE: WES)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options May 12, 2011

Master-limited partnership (MLP) Western Gas Partners (NYSE: WES) is a pipeline and refinery company that has one very large customer that isn't going away: parent company and industry powerhouse Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC).

4 Chinese Internet Stocks Actually Worth Buying

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor May 12, 2011

The RenRen IPO left a bad taste in investors’ mouths after falling over 40% in a week. But some stocks in this space are much more than hype.

Archer-Daniels Midland — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 11, 2011

Consistent profit growth looks likely to keep going.

Boston Scientific Shares May Have Takeover Target Value

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer May 11, 2011

For investors with strong tickers and an iron-coated stomach, taking a bite of Boston Scientific at its current level, could be a profitable bet.

Alcatel-Lucent Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 11, 2011

True, Alcatel’s stock price has already spiked. But in light of the long-term growth potential, the pros still outweigh the cons on the shares.

5 Small-Cap Winners & 5 Losers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 11, 2011

Some small cap stocks posted great earnings results last week, while other small caps missed the mark.

Priceline Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 10, 2011

This stock is pricey, but momentum looks solid

4 Top Biotech Stocks Waging the War on Cancer

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers May 9, 2011

A number of companies are creating better treatments for patients and opportunities for investors.

Sapient (SAPE) Sending Buy Signals After 15% Pop

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer May 9, 2011

Sapient NASDAQ:SAPE stock popped 15% last week, but SAPE may still be a decent buy even after the stock's run

Global Tech Stock to Put on Your Radar

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 9, 2011

Data-warehousing specialist Teradata Corp. (NYSE: TDC) is quietly growing its business around the world, and this is one tech stock you want to watch.