2014 Top Stocks Market, Best Stocks Investment In 2014, Top Stocks For 2014: 5 Good Dividend Stocks In December 2014

With 2014 just around the corner, it’s time to take look at our favorite sector heading into the new year.

While there’s still plenty of uncertainty in the markets, particularly with Europe’s ongoing debt crisis, there’s also significant opportunity. Remember, volatile markets can often lead to enormous upside potential.

Take the tech sector for example…

Some investors consider technology stocks risky because they often trade at higher multiples and don’t typically pay dividends. And at times, the sector has had the tendency to underperform during sluggish economic periods.

Here’s the thing…

There are plenty of solid, growing tech companies out there if you know where to look. And you can make a fortune on them even in a down market.

So why tech in 2014?

There are several reasons…

First off, we’re seeing a resurgence of the internet company. Social media companies are redefining how people spend time and money online. Of course, Facebook is leading the charge with over 800 million users. And, the Facebook IPO is probably the most anticipated market event of 2014.

Speaking of IPOs, several new tech and internet IPOs hit the market in 2014. Many of these IPOs saw huge gains right off the bat. Clearly, many investors still get excited about the prospects of a tech IPO.

What’s more, the mainstream adoption of the smartphone and the tablet PC are leading to a wide range of tech opportunities.

You see, smartphones and tablets are selling like hot cakes. And they’re driving growth in several related industries. Think about it… processors, games, data storage, wireless technology… they all benefit directly from surging demand for these red hot mobile devices.

5 Good Dividend Stocks In December 2014:Medallion Financial Corp. (TAXI)

Medallion Financial Corp., through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty finance company in the United States. The company engages in originating, acquiring, and servicing loans that finance taxicab medallions and various types of commercial businesses. It offers commercial loans to finance the purchase of the equipment and related assets necessary to open a new business, or the purchase or improvement of an existing business; asset-based loans to small businesses; and secured mezzanine loans to businesses in various industries, including manufacturing and various service providers. The company also raises deposits; originates consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, trailers, and hearing aids; and conducts other banking activities. In addition, it provides other debt, mezzanine, and equity investment capital to companies in various industries. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

5 Good Dividend Stocks In December 2014:Dreyfus Municipal Income Inc. (DMF)

Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. is a close ended mutual fund launched and managed by The Dreyfus Corporation. It invests in the fixed income markets. It primarily invests in municipal bonds. Dreyfus Municipal Income, Inc. is domiciled in United States.

5 Good Dividend Stocks In December 2014:Lorillard Inc (LO)

Lorillard, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. The company offers 43 different product offerings under the Newport, Kent, True, Maverick, and Old Gold brand names. Lorillard, Inc. sells its products primarily to wholesale distributors, who in turn service retail outlets, chain store organizations, and government agencies, including the United States? Armed Forces. The company was founded in 1760 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Advisors' Opinion:

By Glenn At 2011-10-6
Lorillard (LO), through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes in the United States. The company has paid a rising dividend since becoming a separately traded company in 2008. It yields 5.40% and has a high dividend payout ratio as well.

5 Good Dividend Stocks In December 2014:Paychex Inc. (PAYX)

Paychex Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small-to medium-sized businesses in the United States and Germany. It offers payroll processing services, including calculation, preparation, and delivery of employee payroll checks; production of internal accounting records and management reports; preparation of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns; and collection and remittance of clients? payroll obligations. The company also provides payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. Its human resource outsourcing services include payroll, employer compliance, human resource and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained human resource representative, as well as provides employee handbooks, management manuals, and required regulatory forms. In addition, the company offers retirement services administration; workers? compensation; business-owner policies; commercial auto; and health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. Further, it provides online human resource administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, and time and attendance solutions. As of May 31, 2010, the company served approximately 536,000 clients in the United States; and 1,700 clients in Germany. Paychex, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.

5 Good Dividend Stocks In December 2014:Seadrill Limited (SDRL)

Seadrill Limited, an offshore drilling contractor, provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industries worldwide. It also offers platform drilling, well intervention, and engineering services. As of March 31, 2011 the company owned and operated 54 offshore drilling units, which consist of drillships, jack-up rigs, semisubmersible rigs, and tender rigs for operations in shallow and deepwater areas, as well as in benign and harsh environments. Seadrill Limited was founded in 1972 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Advisors' Opinion:

By Bryan Perry At 2011-9-22
SeaDrill Ltd. (NYSE: SDRL) is a unique opportunity for income investors seeking a pure play on deep-water drilling outside the post-BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The company was formed in 2005, and owns the most state-of-the-art drilling equipment in the entire industry that commands premium day rates. It is in big demand with utilization rates running near100% as big oil deposits become harder to find without going deep.

These guys operate all over the world in 15 countries on four continents, owning 54 rigs with exposure to only one rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Most of their drilling activity is off the coast of Norway and South Asia, so it has no exposure to the now unstable Middle East. However, news of ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia upping drilling production is hugely positive news for the oil and gas drilling sector. It confirms the belief that the worldwide drilling rig count will rise as well as day rates for the balance of 2011.

Shares of SeaDrill stand to trade significantly higher than its current price of $36.50, while paying a dividend yield of 7.5%. Buy SDRL under $40.
By Chuck At 2011-8-26

SeaDrill is a company that is mostly involved in offshore drilling. The company provides mobile units, tender rigs and well services across the world. There is a direct connection between oil prices and the profitability of SeaDrill. Last year’s dividend yield was 7.6%. Current P/E ratio of 11.9 is lower than similar sized competitors such as Noble Corporation (NE) and Pride International (PDE). Jonathan Auerbach's Hound Partners and Craig Effron's Scoggin have large investments in another offshore driller, Ensco Plc (ESV).

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