5 Best High Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014

Earlier this year, it looked as if Bank of America's (NYSE: BAC  ) plan to spruce up its tarnished public image was having some effect, but that momentum was short-lived. A recent survey once again saw B of A failing miserably in the reputation department, and the rumpus over the bank having directed employees to deliberately scuttle efforts by troubled homeowners to refinance their mortgages isn't adding any polish, either.

When it comes to shooting itself in the figurative foot with the general public, Bank of America just can't seem to help itself. This recent incident, while not as shocking as lying to desperate mortgage customers, showcases how little control B of A seems to have over its impulse to irk and annoy.

Chalk-based graffiti smears should have been ignored
A recent court case in California illustrates this point. The chalk graffiti incident�involved a 40-year-old protester, Jeff Olson, who got himself arrested for chalking anti-bank slogans on the sidewalk outside of Bank of America branch locations in San Diego. Olson was brought up on 13 counts of vandalism, each of which carried a fine of $1,000 and a term of one year in jail. This case brought on a wave of support for Olson, whom a jury acquitted earlier this week.

5 Best High Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Liberty All-Star Equity Fund(USA)

Liberty All Star Equity Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund managed by ALPS Advisers, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Matrix Asset Advisors, Inc., Pzena Investment Management, LLC, Schneider Capital Management Corporation, Cornerstone Capital Management, Inc, and TCW Investment Management Company. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund invests in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in the combination of both value and growth stocks of large cap companies. Liberty All Star Equity Fund was formed in October 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Mani]

  Investors of Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc (USA) (NYSE:TC) (TSE:TCM) are concerned with the company's high debt levels and may impact the long-term investment case due to the need to repay debt versus invest in new projects.

• [By StockBaller]

  In regards to its domestic streaming segment, it would appear that NFLX has been making all the right moves lately. In Q1 2013, for the first quarter ever, profits from domestic streaming ($131 million) exceeded profits from domestic DVD's ($113 million). This could partly be attributed to NFLX's exclusive content (especially the new show House of Cards) that brought in many new members, and improved member satisfaction as NFLX continues to improve their service. I believe that making a multi-year deal with Time Warner (TWX) for new shows will be a large driving force for retaining members and attracting new members and we will see numerous shows available for streaming on NFLX in future, including Revolution (NBC), The Following (Fox), Longmire (A&E) and Political Animals (USA). NFLX management predicts that domestic streaming revenue will continue to increase in Q2 2013.

5 Best High Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: United Community Financial Corp.(UCFC)

United Community Financial Corp. operates as the holding company for The Home Savings and Loan Company of Youngstown, Ohio that provides consumer and business banking service in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. The company offers various deposit products, including regular passbook savings accounts, demand deposits, individual retirement accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also engages in the origination of conventional real estate loans secured by real estate located in its market area, including single-family residences, multifamily residences, and nonresidential real estate; construction loans; commercial loans comprising lines of credit, revolving lines of credit, and term loans; and various types of consumer loans, including home equity loans, vehicle loans, recreational vehicle loans, marine loans, overdraft protection loans, unsecured loans, and loans to individuals secured by demand accounts, deposits, and other consume r assets. The company conducts its business from its main office located in Youngstown, Ohio; and 38 full-service branches and 7 loan production offices located in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. United Community Financial Corp. was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio.

Top 5 Blue Chip Companies To Own For 2014: Tractor Supply Company(TSCO)

Tractor Supply Company operates retail farm and ranch stores in the United States. Its stores offer a selection of merchandise, including equine, pet, and animal products, such as items required for their health, care, growth, and containment; hardware, truck, towing, and tool products; seasonal products, including lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts, and toys; maintenance products for agricultural and rural use; and work/recreational clothing and footwear. The company operates its retail stores under the Tractor Supply Company and Del?s Farm Supply names, as well as a Website under the TractorSupply.com name. As of December 31, 2011, it operated 1,085 retail farm and ranch stores in 44 states. The company serves recreational farmers and ranchers, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Tractor Supply Company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Trista Kelley]

  Provexis halved its underlying operating loss for the year ending in March to 1.1 million pounds, helped by an 11 percent sales gain in Science in Sport products to 5.5 million pounds. The products include versions with caffeine, nitrates to increase stamina or choline to help the body derive energy from fat, the company said. SiS gels are sold online, at cycling shops and in grocery chains including Tesco Plc. (TSCO)

• [By Neil Macneale]

  But instead of that, I chose to go to Tractor Supply (TSCO), which was a favorite of mine from the past. But DaVita is a good company. I didn't really like to pass it up in September. I was glad to have the opportunity to buy it in October.

• [By Holly LaFon]

  Company % of Assets Pepsico (PEP) 3.4 Philip Morris (PM) 2.3 Tesco PLC ADR (TSCO) 2.1 Molson Coors Brewing (TAP) 2.1 Microsoft (MSFT) 1.9 Merck (MRK) 1.9 Procter & Gamble (PG) 1.8 Avon Products (AVN) 1.6 Wal��art (WMT) 1.6 Medtronic 1.6 Hospira (HSP) 1.5 BP (BP) 1.4 Medco Health Solutions (MHS) 1.3 Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) 1.3 Unilever NV (UL) 1.3
  Jeff is also optimistic about natural gas and believes the recession in Europe could be setting up "a generational buying opportunity."

• [By Jonathan Morgan]

  Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA lost 1.9 percent to 14.31 euros after Tesco Plc (TSCO) reported that same-store sales in Poland dropped 6.4 percent in the first half of its financial year. The Portuguese retailer generated 60 percent of its revenue from the east European country in 2012.

5 Best High Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Bonterra Reso (BTR.V)

BonTerra Resources Inc., a junior exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of natural resource properties in Canada. It primarily explores for gold, as well as for silver, copper, lead, zinc, gallium, indium, and germanium. The company�s flagship property includes the Eastern Extension property located in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in Quebec, Canada. It also holds interests in the Urban-Barry property located in the Urban-Barry Greenstone Belt of Quebec; the Lavoie Gold property located to the east of the Urban-Barry Township in Quebec; and the Zacatecas North property located in the central British Columbia, Canada. BonTerra Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

5 Best High Tech Stocks To Invest In 2014: Hikma Pharmaceuticals(HIK.L)

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of a range of generic and in-licensed pharmaceutical products in solid, semi-solid, liquid, and injectable final dosage forms. It operates in three segments: Branded Pharmaceuticals, Injectable Pharmaceuticals, and Generic Pharmaceuticals. The Branded Pharmaceuticals segment offers 253 products in 485 dosage strengths and forms, which lie in the anti-infective, cardiovascular, central nervous system (CNS), and diabetes therapeutic areas. The Injectable Pharmaceuticals segment markets 120 branded and non-branded injectable products in 215 dosage strengths and forms with a focus on anti-infectives, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and oncological therapeutic areas. This segment provides powder, liquid, and lyophilized injectables. The Generic Pharmaceuticals segment offers 50 generic compounds in 117 dosage forms and strengths for various indications, such as analgesic, anti-infective, anti-infl ammatory, cardiovascular, CNS, respiratory, and hormonal and others in the form of tablets, capsules, solutions, and suspensions. This segment markets its products to chain stores, wholesalers, distributors, health systems, and governmental agencies. The company also manufacturers pharmaceutical packaging products; and conducts bio-equivalency studies. It has operations primarily in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and north Africa. The company was founded in 1978 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.