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...

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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?

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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

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With three months in the books for 2014, which of InvestorPlace's "Best Stocks for 2014" entrants are still standing above the market?

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The ECB is setting a stage for a European bank rally that would rival that of the U.S. run-up in financials of the past few years. That's good news for Banco Santander.

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The rockier the market and momentum stocks get, the more attractive 'Best Stocks for 2014' entry VIG and its blue-chip components will become.

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MTN Group and other emerging market stocks have enjoyed a quiet rally, recently. Here's why MTNOY stock is still one of your best bets for 2014.

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I chose Emerge Energy Services LP as my Best Stocks for 2014 pick, and I've not been disappointed. EMES is up big this year, and the future looks bright.

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Our Best Stocks for 2014 pick is the Financial SPDR (XLF), up over 2% year-to-date. Financials are performing well, and XLF should head higher in 2014.

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I chose Fortegra as a best stock pick for 2014, and despite recent setbacks, here's whey I'm still bullish on Fortegra stock for the rest of the year

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Tesla Motors' run to all-time highs puts it atop the Best Stocks leaderboard, and should have me on cloud nine. So why am I so worried about TSLA stock right now?

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The markets seem to be suffering from a monthlong New Year's hangover... and it's showing in our 10 Best Stocks for 2014 contest.

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A few European-based banks with global operations stand to benefit from heavy ECB intervention and recovering fundamentals, including Banco Santander.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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