Economic growth and its position as the industry leader make hospitality giant Wyndham Worldwide a great play on the continued rise of tourism around the world.

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As Dominion's earnings miss attests, the utility sector faces headwinds that make D stock a hold for now.

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The gold standard for professional-oriented social media, LinkedIn continues to surpass expectations. The company is pursuing an aggressive strategy for international expansion and revenue diversification that will pay off in 2015.

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Philip Morris is a global tobacco products powerhouse that should be in better shape as economic growth accelerates, but a muscular U.S. dollar continues to undercut the company's gains.

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Allergan is a specialty pharma company and its stock soared in 2014. But with a merger in the wings, now鈥檚 the time to decide whether AGN is right for your portfolio.

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As the biggest for-profit hospital chain in America, HCA Holdings will parlay its market dominance into big gains in 2015. The spread of Obamacare, economic recovery and increasing consolidation of the sector are manna for HCA stock.

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Avery Dennison is a paper packaging maker and as such represents a cyclical play on recovery. However, this old-line consumer goods company also is making a shrewd strategic investment in high technology.

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As oil prices continue to plummet and energy companies get clobbered, Chevron still managed to beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations. This "super major" remains a rare combination of growth, safety and income.

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Abbott Laboratories is a dividend-producing stalwart that exceeded the market's expectations in today's earnings report. ABT stock has plenty of room to grow as the need for devices and eye care increases around the world.

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Boeing Co. is a storied aerospace manufacturer that occupies the vanguard of aviation innovation, assuring BA stock of long-term appreciation as commercial and military aerospace take off.

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Procter & Gamble is a global colossus in consumer brands, but therein lies the problem as currency woes cut into earnings. Investors should pass on this stock until market growth and stability returns overseas.

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As a lean and well-run railroad operator, Norfolk Southern is a cyclical transportation play that should go the distance. This railroad operator not only has a lock on vital rail links in the Northeast, but it's also heavily involved in the innovative and increasingly popular practice of intermodal shipping.

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As a dominant provider of avionics, Honeywell should soar on the improving fortunes of the aerospace sector. This diversified industrial goods company also is a solid play on global recovery.

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Alaska Air Group is the best-run regional airline operator in the United States. Ever-cheaper jet fuel combined with market dominance make ALK stock a long ride for growth.

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3M Company is a reliable industrial play on economic growth, but MMM should also get a boost from the company鈥檚 penchant for innovation. 3M stock combines both growth and income amid a turbulent market.

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UnitedHealth Group is a dominant health insurer and a huge beneficiary of long-term trends in the healthcare sector. As Obamacare expands enrollment for millions of Americans, UNH stock is in a strong position to outperform in 2015 and beyond.

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Economic recovery and low fuel costs are providing blue skies for Delta Air Lines, a well-managed major air carrier now in expansion mode. DAL stock should outperform in 2015.

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Bank of America, the second largest bank holding company in the U.S., is trying to put the financial crisis behind it. However, its latest earnings report and lurking litigation woes show that this banking behemoth still has a way to go.

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Wells Fargo & Co. is set for stellar growth in 2015. The latest WFC earnings report underscores the rewards of banking boldness that's leavened with common sense.

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Brinker International is a leader in providing slightly fancier, sit-down fast food, setting the table for EAT stock to sizzle. As a major purveyor of "fast casual" fare, Brinker is positioned to ride the global rise in fast food consumption.

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Known as Scotiabank, Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) is a venerable Toronto-based financial institution and one of the world鈥檚 best-run banks. With a solid balance sheet and stellar growth prospects, BNS is poised to thrive in 2015.

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At the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the big story is the growing use of drones, positioning drone-maker AeroVironment and its highly specialized products for long-term growth.

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Falling energy prices combined with aviation sector prosperity are a boon for Boeing stock. Here's what to like about BA stock.

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Monsanto is an agricultural giant with new seed innovations in the pipeline, boding well for MON stock this year as emerging nations show an insatiable appetite for grain-intensive foods.

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Qualcomm is an innovative maker of proprietary chips that consumer gadgets around the world can鈥檛 do without. As QCOM expands into new markets such as health care, Qualcomm stock should take off in 2015.

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Rolls-Royce is a famous maker of quiet, fuel-efficient engines for the commercial and defense aviation sectors. Demand for 鈥済reen鈥� aviation engines combined with the European recovery should boost Rolls-Royce stock this year.

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Honeywell stock is positioned for higher altitudes, as the booming military and civilian aviation sectors increasingly demand HON鈥檚 complex avionics gear.

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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a healthcare stalwart that offers both a robust dividend and correction-resistant appreciation

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Unilever is a consumer brands powerhouse that's poised for a prosperous year, as the euro zone and emerging markets recover and increasingly affluent consumers around the globe clamor for the company's well-known products.

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As the largest commodity producer in the world, BHP stock is a direct play on the global economy鈥檚 increasing appetite for raw materials.

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Walgreen is America鈥檚 largest drug retailer and it continues to add outlets in an aggressive expansion strategy. WAG stock also will benefit from long-term health and demographic trends.

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Norfolk Southern is a well-managed railroad with high operating margins and growing freight volumes. With a lock on lucrative eastern U.S. rail routes, NSC is a safer bet on the resurgence of the cyclical transportation sector.

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AAR Corp. is major provider of aircraft maintenance that should reach higher altitudes next year, as commercial and military customers clamor for repair services.

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The latest stellar operating results bode well for software giant Oracle, which had been struggling until its cloud-based strategy proved itself.

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Big expansion plans plus new inroads in the growing niche of 鈥渇ast casual鈥� dining are making DNKN a hot stock on the menu.

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Novartis is a global drug giant positioned to profit from Obamacare, demographic trends and exciting new drugs in the pipeline. With a huge market cap and several best-selling treatments in its portfolio, Novartis is a long-term bet on the continuing expansion of the health care sector.

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鈥淏ig Brown鈥� enjoys many strengths that should boost UPS stock long after the New Year's champagne has lost its fizz. This holiday season, United Parcel Service will stand and deliver.

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With a virtual monopoly on burgeoning travel territory, regional airline operator Alaska Airlines is on a flight path for growth. Low costs, amicable labor relations and now the plunging price of fuel all add up to tailwinds for ALK stock.

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Boeing stock has stumbled recently because of new problems with the company's flagship Dreamliner passenger jet, but the recovering global economy makes BA stock a solid long-term growth proposition.

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As one of the world鈥檚 leading payment services companies, Discover Financial Services should continue its robust performance, as increasingly confident consumers whip out their credit cards and DFS embraces mobile payments.

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Stanley Black & Decker is benefiting from economic recovery as well as the holiday season. As the home and construction industries take off and holiday gift giving reaches its peak, SWK stock will drill for dollars.

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A confluence of economic and consumer trends is lifting auto stocks. Here鈥檚 why Ford stock will go further for investors, as it outshines competitors in the U.S. and in the vast, growing market of China.

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Robust holiday shopping in the U.S. combined with the global explosion in e-commerce should benefit online auction powerhouse eBay well into 2015.

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Spirits and wine giant Brown-Forman is on a course for intoxicating growth this holiday season and beyond. As a maker of iconic liquor brands, the company's expansion strategy in the U.S. and developing markets is paying off.

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With major stakes in the Bakken and Eagle Ford shale oil plays in the U.S., EOG stock should weather today's energy market turmoil.

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Philip Morris International is countering new restrictions on smoking by adroitly embracing new technology in the form of e-cigarettes, while at the same time maintaining a robust presence in emerging markets.

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Despite falling oil prices, the energy sector boom shows no sign of abating, which is good news for beleaguered SDRL.

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Despite a mixed earnings report, an improving manufacturing sector in the U.S. combined with agricultural demand overseas should plant the seeds of growth for Deere stock.

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Tiffany stock should get a boost from the holiday season and the abiding penchant for upscale spending in countries such as China.

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Developing nation demand for combat aircraft made in the U.S. will continue to drive profits for LMT stock.

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