5 Best Quality Stocks To Own For 2014

Recently in an article by AutoNews, I noticed a really interesting paragraph that detailed how vehicle design has saved Ford (NYSE: F  ) not once, but multiple times. In an interview with AutoNews, J Mays, Ford's chief designer, mentioned that the company was "brought to its knees" by the war effort, and it was revived partially with the Thunderbird in the '50s. After that it was the Mustang's turn in the '60s and Taurus in the '80s. The Explorer and other gas-guzzling SUVs sold extremely well in the '90s, but that's when things began to go downhill.

Every time Ford has found itself up against the wall, Mays said, "it's been design that has somehow allowed them to emerge as a successful company again."�

It wasn't until recently, more than a decade after things began to sour, that new design innovation was needed to save Ford after years of bad management, poor-quality vehicles, and the lingering effects of a recession.

Passing the baton
After all those iconic vehicles Mays mentioned, for Ford to revive itself again, it needed to pass the baton to new vehicles that today's consumers demand. So let's look at exactly where the baton was passed, and when.

Hot Gas Stocks To Buy Right Now: Compucon Computer Applications SA (COMP)

Compucon Computer Applications SA is a Greek company engaged mainly in the information technology sector. The Company's activities include the manufacture and trade of electronics and software for the embroidery, telematics, laser, Web solutions and medical fields. In the embroidery field it offers album presentation or embroidery designs, lettering with a variety of fonts, frames and specialized features, and realistic three-dimensional views of embroidery designs. The Company also produces laser cutting and engraving devices for the embroidery sector. The range of telematics applications includes automotive positioning systems, fleet management and navigation systems. Its Web solutions offering includes the SiteCosmos, which is an integrated tool for on-line content management and Website design for small and medium enterprises, while the medical applications target the management of patient-oriented information, diet schedules, word processing, prescriptions and other services. Advisors' Opinion:

• [By MARKETWATCH]

  NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 (SPX) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) scoring record closes after better-than-expected reports on consumer sentiment, employment and Chicago-area business conditions. The S&P 500 gained 4.48 points, or nearly 0.3%, to finish at 1,807.23, topping Friday's record close. The Dow jumped 24.53 points, or almost 0.2%, to end at 16,097.33 for its fifth straight record close. The Nasdaq Composite (COMP) tacked on 27 points, or 0.7%, to finish at 4,044.75. The Nasdaq moved further above 4,000 after closing above that milestone level for the first time in 13 years on Tuesday.

5 Best Quality Stocks To Own For 2014: China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited(CHOP)

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of cold-rolled narrow strip steel products in the People's Republic of China. The company converts steel manufactured by third parties into thin steel sheets and strips. It sells its products directly to its customers in a range of industries, including food and industrial packaging, construction and household decorations materials, electrical appliances, and telecommunications wires and cables industries. The company was formerly known as Golden Green Enterprises Limited and changed its name to China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited in December 2009. China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited is based in Zhengzhou, China.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Monica Gerson]

  China Gerui Advanced Materials Group (NASDAQ: CHOP) is expected to report its Q2 earnings.

  Ambarella (NASDAQ: AMBA) is estimated to post its Q2 earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $44.67 million.

• [By Jake L'Ecuyer]

  Leading and Lagging Sectors
  On Tuesday, the basic materials sector proved to be a source of strength for the US market after Yellen statement. Huntsman (NYSE: HUN) shares surged 2.62 percent after reporting strong quarterly earnings, while China Gerui Advanced Materials Group (NASDAQ: CHOP) gained around 2.5 percent.

5 Best Quality Stocks To Own For 2014: Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA Usiminas (USIM3)

Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA Usiminas, formerly COSIPA - Companhia Siderurgica Paulista, is a Brazil-based company engaged in the steel industry. The Company is principally involved in the production and sale of flat rolled steel. The Company and its subsidiaries operate throughout the steel production process. The Company divides its business into four segments: Mining; Solutions Usiminas and Automotive Usiminas, both units are related to steel processing and unit of capital goods and services through Usiminas Mechanics. The Company provides its products to various industrial sectors, such as automotive, marine, oil and gas, construction, machinery and equipment, among others. The Company offers its services both in Brazil and abroad. On December 20, 2013, the Company concluded transfer of the total stake in the share capital of Automotiva Usiminas SA to Aethra Sistemas Automotivos SA. Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Ney Hayashi]

  The Ibovespa rebounded from its biggest two-day drop since July 2012 as Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (USIM3) led steelmakers higher, following a rally in commodity prices.

5 Best Quality Stocks To Own For 2014: Wright Medical Group Inc.(WMGI)

Wright Medical Group, Inc., an orthopedic medical device company, engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of devices and biologic products for the extremity, hip, and knee repair and reconstruction. The company also provides surgical solutions for the foot and ankle market. The reconstructive devices are used to replace knee, hip, and other joints and bones that are deteriorated or damaged through disease or injury; and biologics are used to replace damaged or diseased bone to stimulate bone growth and to provide other biological solutions for surgeons and their patients. Wright Medical Group, Inc. offers products in the extremity reconstruction, biologics, knee reconstruction, and hip reconstruction market sectors. It sells its products primarily through a network of employee sales representatives and independent sales representatives in the United States, as well as through a combination of employee sales representatives, independent sales representatives, and stocking distributors in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Canada. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, Tennessee.

Advisors' Opinion:

• [By Sean Williams]

  What: Shares of Wright Medical Group (NASDAQ: WMGI  ) , an orthopedic medical device manufacturer, surged as much as 10% after announcing the sale of its OrthoRecon business.

• [By CRWE]

  Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, NY.

• [By Seth Jayson]

  Basic guidelines
  In this series, I examine inventory using a simple rule of thumb: Inventory increases ought to roughly parallel revenue increases. If inventory bloats more quickly than sales grow, this might be a sign that expected sales haven't materialized. Is the current inventory situation at Wright Medical Group (Nasdaq: WMGI  ) out of line? To figure that out, start by comparing the company's inventory growth to sales growth. How is Wright Medical Group doing by this quick checkup? At first glance, pretty well. Trailing-12-month revenue decreased 5.3%, and inventory decreased 10.1%. Comparing the latest quarter to the prior-year quarter, the story looks decent. Revenue shrank 5.0%, and inventory shrank 10.1%. Over the sequential quarterly period, the trend looks OK but not great. Revenue dropped 2.5%, and inventory grew 0.4%.

• [By Seth Jayson]

  There's no foolproof way to know the future for Wright Medical Group (Nasdaq: WMGI  ) or any other company. However, certain clues may help you see potential stumbles before they happen -- and before your stock craters as a result.