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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.

EUM – Bet Against Emerging Markets in 2014

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
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
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
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
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
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
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.

9 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
This week, nine stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

Buy Fallen Miners for Huge (Eventual) Upside

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Miners have fallen hard in 2013, bringing them down to bargain-bin valuations, which could lead to huge returns if they eventually rally.

7 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
This week, seven machinery stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

My 20-Stock 2014 Buy List Is Right Here

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
It's time for the annual Crossing Wall Street 2014 Buy List, and here are the 20 stocks I've decided make the cut for 2014. Let's take a look...

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
The grades of three internet and web service stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.

3 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
The grades of three chemicals stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.

5 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Five oil and gas stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — OESX DXYN LMCA QADB WGO

By Portfolio Grader
This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Analyst Earnings Revisions, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

4 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader
Four pharmaceutical stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Should You Snag FB Stock in 2014? Our Experts Weigh In

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook has put its botched IPO far in the past, with shares of FB stock soaring past their offering price in 2013. But can the social play keep climbing?

3 Smartest Ways to Own Retail Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail stocks are much discussed as we close in on the end of another holiday season. Here the 3 smartest ways to own retail stocks heading into 2014.

It’s All About Apple This Christmas Season

By Traders Reserve
Surveys suggest Apple is gaining shares in the smartphone market, and holding onto market share in tablets. Here's what that means for shareholders...

SCTY vs. TSLA – Which Elon Musk Stock Is a Better Bet?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Elon Musk is behind Tesla and SolarCity, and both are poised to grab a share of massive market opportunities. But is TSLA stock or SCTY stock a better bet?
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