Best Stocks 2014

Picking what stocks to invest in is no easy task. However, through market trends and company growth, analysts are able to speculate on which stocks they believe will prosper in the foreseeable future. Here are Investorplace’s Best Stocks to Buy in 2014, with all the information you could ask for on how and why to play each. The top stocks are chosen on a variety of criteria including best dividend stocks of 2014, highest yielding stocks of 2014, and key markets to invest in for 2014. Figure out which stocks are best for you so you don’t miss out on the recovering economy of 2014.

3 Things We Learned From Top Pick Tesla Motors (TSLA)

Tesla Motors (TSLA) surged to 50% gains in 2014, so feel free to collect your winnings. Of course, if you wanted to learn something from TSLA stock...

FLT: FleetCor’s Acquisitions Will Strengthen Growth

FleetCor Technologies (FLT) has made more than 60 acquisitions that have helped grow its payments business in the U.S. and around the world.

Emerge Energy: Bet on EMES For Now

E&P companies might find alternatives to EMES if prices rise too much, but for now, EMES remains a good bet following its recent pullback.

Fortegra Financial: This ‘Best Stock’ Goes Out on Top

Fortegra had excellent growth in 2014 through acquisitions, and then Tiptree bought it, which cemented FRF stock's ranking as one of the best in 2014.

10 Best Stocks for 2014 – Nearly 30% Gains on Average!

With one quarter to go, the Best Stocks for 2014 contest is a one-horse race ... but most of the pack is still scorching the market.

SAN: Rid Yourself of Banco Santander

Weakness in Europe and new measures by the European Central Bank could cramp Banco Santander's dividend situation.

Tesla Races By, Laughs at Other Momentum Stocks

Tesla races past other momentum stocks thanks to an earnings beat and an optimistic outlook.

Fortegra Financial (FRF) Showing Signs of a Second-Half Resurgence

Fortegra Financial (FRF) is popping to start July, meaning the Street might finally be starting to realize the potential hidden in FRF stock.

Citigroup Stock Is Wandering in No-Man’s Land

Citigroup shares continue to trade in a zone with no edge to trade or invest either way, which tells this chartist that C stock should be ignored for now.

The Best Is Yet to Come for FleetCor (FLT)

'Best Stocks' pick FleetCor Technologies (FLT) has doubled the market already this year despite a number of headwinds. The second half should be even better.

Midyear Review – The Best Mutual Funds of 2014

We look at some of the best mutual funds of 2014's first half, as well as what this performance tells us about market conditions going forward.

10 Best Stocks for 2014 Keep Soaring

In 2014, our Best Stocks contest has have a handful of big standouts leading the pack and a runaway winner that is already up 134%. Here's a look.

Halftime Report – How Does Tesla Stock Look Now? (TSLA)

There are plenty of reasons to be nervous about Elon Musk and Tesla Motors, but still not enough stamp out the bull case for TSLA.

MTN Group Looks For a Strong Finish to 2014

MTN Group posted modest returns in the first half of 2014, but is well positioned for a strong finish to the year.

TSLA – Elon Musk Just Let His Tesla Patents Roam Free

Elon Musk just opened up Tesla Motors' patents to the rest of the world to spur electric-vehicle development. But did he sacrifice TSLA stock to do it?

Tesla Earnings Preview: Tesla Stock Could Wobble, But It Won’t Fall Down

Tesla Motors (TSLA) enters Wednesday evening's earnings report with very little room for error, but while a miss will be punished, it won't necessarily mean short-term disaster. We look at what to expect from Tesla, and a couple options trades to explore.

TSLA Stock: More Bumps & Bruises Ahead?

"Best Stocks" pick Tesla Motors has been in pain for about a month, and without any near-term sparks on the horizon, TSLA stock could slide some more.

EUM: Emerging Markets Not Out of the Woods Yet

Beijing toes a fine line between easing and the country's dependence on easing. With China still in a fiscal policy pickle, EMs are at risk.

Citigroup – C Stock Is Stuck in Technical Limbo

I still like the technical setup here, but the near-term fundamental picture is cloudy at best.