10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014

Waters remain choppy for Carnival (NYSE: CCL  ) .

At a time when many consumer stocks are trading near their all-time highs, Carnival stock is trading closer to its 52-week low.

The world's leading cruise line operator has had some unfortunate mishaps on sailings at its Costa and namesake lines, and the market's penalizing Carnival for the setbacks. Analysts have been scaling back their projections, fearing that potential passengers will steer clear of the Carnival brand for their next cruise booking.

This is a dinner bell for Carnival's smaller rivals. Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL  ) is introducing its latest vessel -- Quantum of the Seas -- this week. Online chatter claims that Disney (NYSE: DIS  ) is about to expand its growing fleet by 50% when it announces two new ships later this month.�(A Disney spokeswoman claims that new ships won't be announced at next week's media event, but there's clearly excitement about the cruise industry outside of Carnival.)

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Boeing(BOE.L)

The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and support of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight, and launch systems and services worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Military Aircraft (BMA), Network and Space Systems (N&SS), Global Services and Support (GS&S), and Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC). The Commercial Airplanes segment develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft for various passenger and cargo requirements, as well as provides related support services to the commercial airline industry. It also offers aviation services support, aircraft modifications, spares, training, maintenance documents, and technical advice to commercial and government customers. The BMA segment engages in the research, development, production, and modification of manned and unmanned military weapons systems for the glo bal strike, mobility and surveillance, and engagement markets, as well as provides related services. The N&SS segment is involved in the research, development, production, and modification of products and services to assist its customers in transforming their operations through its network integration, information and cyber applications, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance space exploration and satellites. The GS&S segment offers operations, maintenance, training, upgrades, and logistics support services for military platforms and operations. The BCC segment facilitates, arranges, structures, and provides financing solutions for its commercial airplanes customers and government customers. Its financing portfolio consists of equipment under operating leases, finance leases, notes and other receivables, assets held for sale or re-lease, and investments. The Boeing Company was founded in 1916 and is based in Chicago, Illin ois.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Two Harbors Investment Corp (TWO)

Two Harbors Investment Corp. (Two Harbors), incorporated on May 21, 2009, operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is focused on investing in, financing and managing residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), residential mortgage loans, residential real properties, and other financial assets. The Company focuses on security selection and implements a relative value investment approach across various sectors within the residential mortgage market. Its target assets include Agency RMBS, Non-Agency RMBS, residential mortgage loans, residential real properties and other financial assets comprising approximately 5% to 10% of the portfolio. The Company has designated certain of its subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries (TRSs). Capitol Acquisition Corp. (Capitol) is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Two Harbors. The Company is externally managed and advised by PRCM Advisers LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pine River Capital Management L.P. (Pine River).

The Company invests primarily in mortgage pass-through certificates, collateralized mortgage obligations and other residential mortgage-backed securities representing interests in or obligations backed by pools of mortgage loans issued by Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), and Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) (collectively GSEs). The Company also invests in residential mortgage-backed securities that are not issued by the GSEs (non-Agency RMBS) and United States Treasuries. At December 31, 2011, the Company had total assets of approximately $8.1 billion, of which $6.2 billion, or 77.1%, represented its RMBS portfolio. At December 31, 2011, $5.1 billion, or 80.9%, of its RMBS portfolio was comprised of Agency RMBS, $0.9 billion, or 14.9%, of its RMBS portfolio was comprised of senior non-Agency RMBS, and the remaining $0.2 billion, or 4.2%, was comprised of other non-Agency RMBS. The remaining $1.9 billion of assets consisted p! rimarily of United States Treasuries classified as trading instruments, cash, restricted cash, mortgage loans held-for-sale, receivables, derivative assets and prepaid assets.

Top Services Stocks To Buy Right Now: Rediff.com India Limited(REDF)

Rediff.com India Limited provides online Internet based services in India and to the global Indian community. The company's Websites consist of channels relevant to Indian interests, such as cricket, astrology, matchmaker, and movies; content on various matters, which include news and finance; search facilities; and a range of community features consisting of e-mail, chat, messenger, photo/video sharing capabilities, e-commerce, blogs, broadband wireless content, and mobile value-added services to mobile phone subscribers in India, as well as online advertising and online shopping services. It also publishes two weekly newspapers, ?India Abroad? and ?India in New York? for the Indian-American community based in the United States and Canada. The company?s target client base for advertising and sponsorships include global companies doing business in India, domestic corporations, and small and medium enterprises. As of March 31, 2010, it had 89.5 million online registered use rs. The company was formerly known as Rediff Communication Private Limited and changed its name to Rediff.com India Limited in February 2000. Rediff.com India Limited was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Apollo Group Inc.(APOL)

Apollo Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides online and on-campus educational programs and services at the undergraduate, master?s, and doctoral levels. The company offers various degree programs in arts and sciences, business and management, criminal justice and security, education, health care, human services, nursing, psychology, and technology through its campus locations and learning centers in 40 states and the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, as well as through its online education delivery system. It also provides various degree programs in Chile and Mexico, and through online; financial services education programs, including Master of Science in three majors, as well as certification programs in retirement, asset management, and other financial planning areas; and training and education to professionals in the legal and finance industries through its schools in the United Kingdom and a network of offices in Europe. In addition, the company offers p rogram development, administration, and management consulting services comprising degree program design, curriculum development, market research, student admissions, and accounting and administrative services to private colleges and universities for their working learners? programs; and sells books and other publications. Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Dave Friedman]

  On 3/31/11 Maverick Capital reported holding 7,376,215 shares with a market value of $307,661,921. This comprised 3.27% of the total portfolio. On 6/30/11, Maverick Capital held 9,504,075 shares with a market value of $415,137,999. This comprised 4.06% of the total portfolio. The net change in shares for this position over the two quarters is 2,127,860. About the company: Apollo Group, Inc. provides higher education programs for working adults. The Company provides educational programs and services at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels online and on-campus through subsidiaries.

• [By James K. Glassman]

   Apollo Group and its for-profit education brethren face significant headwinds as the Department of Education continues to scrutinize their businesses. Apollo is doing a decent job of adhering to tightening regulations meant to protect students from predatory recruiting tactics and graduating with high debt to income ratios. But its revenues coming from federal loans are nearing the 90% limit. 
  
  The company's balance sheet is doing fine, preparing it well for funding growth and paying down debt. It had a cash flow of $897 million last year and capital expenditures of $163 million. The stock trades at $28.15 a share.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Lam Research Corporation(LRCX)

Lam Research Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, refurbishes, and services semiconductor processing equipments used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. The company offers etch products that remove portions of various films from the wafer in the creation of semiconductor devices. Its etch products include dielectric etch, conductor etch, three-dimensional integrated circuit etch, MEMS devices, CMOS image sensors, and power devices for etching process. Lam Research Corporation also provides wafer cleaning steps that comprise post-etch and post-strip cleans, and pre-diffusion and pre-deposition cleans; and single-wafer wet clean and plasma-based bevel clean systems. The company offers its products to semiconductor manufacturers. It operates in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and the Asia Pacific. Lam Research Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN)

FTI Consulting, Inc. operates as a business advisory firm enabling organizations to protect enterprise values in complex legal, regulatory, and economic environments worldwide. Its corporate finance/restructuring service offerings include restructuring/turnaround, bankruptcy support, transaction advisory, private equity, performance improvement, interim management, and investment banking services; and economic consulting service offerings comprise business valuation, intellectual property, international arbitration, labor and employment, public policy, securities litigation and risk management, antitrust and competition economics, and regulated industries. The company offers forensic and litigation consulting services, including forensic accounting and advisory services, financial and enterprise data analytics, global risk and investigations practice, intellectual property, dispute advisory services, trial services, and compliance, monitoring, and receivership; and strateg ic communications services, such as financial communications, strategy consulting and research, corporate communications, public affairs, and creative engagement. It also provides technology services consisting of computer forensics and investigations, e-discovery software and services, and discovery consulting services. The company services clients in various industries, including aerospace and defense, agriculture, automotive, banking and financial services, construction, energy and utilities, environmental, government and public contracts, healthcare, hospitality, gaming and leisure, information technology, insurance, media and entertainment, mining, petroleum and chemicals, pharmaceutical and life sciences, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and transportation. FTI Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Stx Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. (GZ9.SI)

STX Pan Ocean Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine transportation and related services. It offers breakbulk liner, tramper, large bulker, heavy lifter, container, tanker, car carrier, and gas carrier services. The company provides transportation services for breakbulk cargoes, such as coal, wood, fertilizer, devices, and equipment; dry bulk cargoes, including grain, raw sugar, log, cement, iron ore, soda ash, pet coke, scrap, and sulphur, as well as forest and steel products; heavy lift cargoes; and cars. It also engages in the transportation of LNG, crude oil, clean petroleum, chemicals oil, and vegetable oil products, as well as provides offshore support vessel services. In addition, the company is involved in shipping agency, forwarding, and logistics operations. It operates in Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa. The company operates approximately 342 vessels, including 79 owned and 263 chartered-in vessels. STX Pan Oce an Co., Ltd. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Aetrium Incorporated(ATRM)

Aetrium Incorporated designs, manufactures, and markets electromechanical equipment for the semiconductor industry to handle and test integrated circuits (ICs). The company provides test handler products, which incorporates thermal conditioning, contacting, and automated handling technologies to provide automated handling of ICs during production of test cycles; change kits to adapt test handlers to various IC package configurations or to upgrade installed equipment; and gravity feed test handlers. It also offers reliability test equipment, which provides structural performance data to aid in the evaluation and improvement of IC designs and manufacturing processes. The company sells its products to semiconductor manufacturers, and their assembly and test subcontractors through direct salespeople, independent sales representatives, and distributors in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, a nd the Philippines. Aetrium Incorporated was founded in 1982 and is based in North St. Paul, Minnesota.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: Macy’s Inc (M)

Macy�s, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates stores and Internet Websites in the United States. Its retail stores and Internet Web sites sell a range of merchandise, including apparel and accessories for men, women, and children; cosmetics; home furnishings; and other consumer goods. The company also operates Bloomingdale�s Outlet stores that offer a range of apparel and accessories, including ready-to-wear, shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry, handbags, and intimate apparel products. As of January 28, 2012, it operated approximately 840 stores under the names of Macy�s and Bloomingdale�s; and 7 Bloomingdale�s Outlet stores, as well as macys.com and bloomingdales.com. The company was formerly known as Federated Department Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Macy�s, Inc. in June 2007. Macy�s, Inc. was founded in 1820 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Dividend Stocks Online]

  Rating: 95/100. Mattel has a dividend yield of 3.1% and a 5 year dividend growth rate of 10.2%. It has raised its dividend for the last 3 years and has a payout ratio of 46%. Mattel has a 3 year net income growth rate of 26.5% and the stock is up 31% over the last 12 months. We would like to see a higher dividend yield and consistent annual dividend increases from Mattel before we can rate the stock higher.

10 Best High Tech Stocks To Buy For 2014: VIST Financial Corp(VIST)

VIST Financial Corp. operates as the holding company for VIST Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking products and services. The company accepts various deposits that include money market accounts, club accounts, NOW accounts, and traditional regular savings accounts; time, demand, and savings accounts; and certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and Roth individual retirement accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises commercial real estate, industrial, and agricultural loans; real estate construction loans; residential real estate loans; consumer loans; equipment lease and accounts receivable financing; construction and mortgage loans, including home equity loans; and small business loans and other services, including rents for safe deposit facilities. The company also provides mortgage banking services; a line of personal and commercial property and casualty insurance; group insurance for businesses, employee, and group benefit plans; life insura nce; and investment advisory and brokerage services, such as individual financial planning, retirement and estate planning, investments, corporate and small business pension, and retirement planning, as well as health savings accounts. It operates 22 full service and 2 limited service financial centers in various places in Pennsylvania. The company was formerly known as Leesport Financial Corp. and changed its name to VIST Financial Corp. in March 2008. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.