During rough economic times, media companies struggle even harder to capture
the eyes and ears of the masses. However, last week's phenomenal market surge
perhaps combined with the ending of the NBA lockout has boosted media stocks
considerably. Things are looking up for these titans of television and dukes of
the digital. I watch more than 5,000 publicly traded companies with my Portfolio
Grader tool, ranking companies by a number of fundamental and quantitative
measures. And this week, Ive got nine media stocks to buy. Here they are, in
alphabetical order. Each one of these stocks gets an "A" or "B"
according to my research, meaning it is a "strong buy" or "buy." CBS
Corp. (NYSE: CBS ) is a mass media company known best for its television network
by the same name. CBS stock has posted one of the biggest gains in the past year
at 35%. Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA ) provides video, high-speed Internet and
phone services to residences and businesses. CMCSA stock has gained 5%
year-to-date. DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV ) is known for providing digital television
service in the U.S. Despite a drop toward the end of summer, DTV stock has still
gained 17% since Jan. 1. Dish Network Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH ) is a pay-television
provider with more than 14 million customers. DISH stock is up 35% year-to-date.
The McGraw-Hill Cos. (NYSE: MHP ) is known for its printed books, magazines and
newsletters, which are distributed online and through wireless and traditional
broadcasting. Year-to-date, MHP stock has outpaced the broader markets with a
gain of 16%. News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWSA ) is a diversified global media company
that has become a household name, along with its founder Rupert Murdoch. NWSA
stock is up almost 20% in the past year, compared to a gain of 4% for the Dow
Jones in the same period. Sirius XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI ) is a
subscriber-based satellite radio provider that broadcasts music, sports, news,
talk, entertainment, traffic and weather. A modest gain of 10% year-to-date has
ensured a spot on this list for SIRI stock. Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX ) is
involved with cable television networks, feature films and magazine publishing.
Since the start of 2011, TWX stock is up more than 6%. Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB
) is involved with television, motion picture, Internet and mobile platforms,
and is best known as the owner of Paramount Pictures. A 7% gain since the start
of 2011 means VIAB has outpaced the broader markets for the year. Get more
analysis of these picks and other publicly traded stocks with Louis
Navellier's Portfolio Grader tool, a 100% free stock-rating tool that measures
both quantitative buying pressure and eight fundamental factors.
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