List 2014 | Conviction Buy

: Some of the best-performing stocks of the year included Southwest Airlines (LUV) , which rose 120%, and Electronic Arts (EA) .

While the list aimed to identify winners, the broader market saw significant divergence:

Analysis from financial blogs like 24/7 Wall St. and Barron's emphasized: conviction buy list 2014

: The sheer volume of changes in December 2013 suggested a "telegraphing" to wealthy clients to reset their portfolios for the year ahead.

: Buying "cheap" stocks (with multiples of 10 or lower) was recommended due to the market's elevated levels. : Some of the best-performing stocks of the

: Goldman screened for stocks that underperformed in 2013 but were poised for a 2014 reversal, including: Ford (F) Wal-Mart (WMT) Target (TGT) Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX)

: Altera Corp. (ALTR) was a notable tech name on the list before being removed in late 2013 despite maintaining a buy rating. : Buying "cheap" stocks (with multiples of 10

In early 2014, analysts highlighted several specific stocks and sectors expected to outperform: