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.

MTNOY – Traverse the Wilds of Africa for 2014’s Best Stock

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Dec 23, 2013

MTN Group is the dominant mobile provider in the last great frontier market, Africa, and is willing to go where many others won't. That makes MTNOY stock a potential breakout candidate in the years ahead.

FLT – Fuel Your Growth Portfolio With FleetCor Technologies

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 23, 2013

I like the business, company and growth prospects of FleetCor Technologies (FLT), a payment processor and private-label fuel card provider.

VIG – Your Best Way to Navigate Rockier Waters in 2014

By Brendan Conway, Columnist and Blogger, Barron’s Dec 23, 2013

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF's focus on growing, dividend-paying companies makes VIG a quality performance pick for a possibly tumultuous 2014.

EUM – Bet Against Emerging Markets in 2014

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Dec 23, 2013

The ProShares Short MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EUM) -- yes, an inverse fund -- is Anthony Mirhaydari's pick for InvestorPlace's Best Stocks for 2014 contest. Here's why.

FRF – Dealmaking Should Help Launch Fortegra Financial in 2014

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Dec 22, 2013

Fortegra Financial (FRF) has a predictable earnings model and could even be a takeover target. Here are all the reasons I think FRF stock will excel in 2014.

XLF – Attack 2014 by Piling Into Financials

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Dec 22, 2013

General economic growth and improvements in net interest margins mean good things for financial stocks in 2014. Jump in broadly via the XLF.

C – Citigroup Stock Offers a One-Two Punch

By Greg Harmon, Founder and President, Dragonfly Capital Management Dec 22, 2013

Citigroup (C) is Greg Harmon's pick for InvestorPlace's Best Stocks for 2014 contest. Here's why Harmon believes in Citigroup stock.

EMES – Emerge Victorious This Year With This MLP

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 22, 2013

Emerge Energy Services LP is positioned for success in 2014 thanks to its dual focus on fuel processing and sand production.

TSLA – Don’t Lay Up. Go for Broke With Tesla!

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 22, 2013

If you're going to enter a stock-picking contest, do it right — find something that Elon Musk is driving and hold on for dear life. In this case, I'm backing TSLA stock for the Best Stocks of 2014 contest.