5 Best Logistics Stocks To Buy For 2014

Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE: PAA  ) reported first-quarter earnings after the market closed on Monday. Analysts were expecting earnings per unit of $0.98 and revenue of $11.27 billion; Plains�recorded $1.27 per unit and $10.62 billion in revenue. These numbers don't tell the whole story, so let's drill down for three important takeaways that go beyond the top and bottom lines.

1. Shattering expectations
Plains CEO Greg Armstrong has been very candid in the past regarding the conservative nature of management's expectations, or as he describes it not conservative but "realistic". Plains will low-ball budget expectations even if management sees favorable tailwinds in the market place, because those tailwinds are not guaranteed. Even so, the first-quarter performance of its business segments ��particularly the supply and logistics unit ��destroyed even the wildest of expectations.

5 Best Logistics Stocks To Buy For 2014: Arm Holdings(ARM.L)

ARM Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design of microprocessors, physical IP, and related technology and software; and sale of development tools to enhance the performance of high-volume embedded applications. Its products include microprocessors cores, such as specific functions comprising video and graphics IP, fabric IP, embedded software, and configurable digital signal processing IP; physical IP components for the design and manufacture of integrated circuits, which comprise embedded memory, standard cell, and input/output components; software development tools that help software design engineers in the design and deployment of code, from applications running on open operating systems to low-level firmware. The company also offers support, maintenance, and training services, as well as design consulting services. ARM Holdings plc licenses and sells its technology and products to electronics companies, which in turn manufacture, market, and s ell microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits, and application-specific standard processors to systems companies for incorporation into various end products, as well as licenses and sells development tools directly to systems companies and provides support services to licensees, systems companies, and other systems designers. It operates in Europe, the United States, and the Asia Pacific. The company was formerly known as Advanced RISC Machines Holdings Limited and changed its name to ARM Holdings plc in March 1998. ARM Holdings plc was founded in 1990 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

5 Best Logistics Stocks To Buy For 2014: Datapulse Technology Limited (D04.SI)

Datapulse Technology Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of media storage products for content distribution in the Asia Pacific and internationally. Its digital storage products include compact discs (CD) and digital versatile discs (DVD). The company offers CD development solutions, such as premastering; glass mastering and stamper making; CD ROM, CD audio, CD interactive, CD graphic replication; silkscreen and offset printing; customized packaging; CD specifications; and other turnkey services It also provides DVD services, including mastering and stamper making, replication, silkscreen and offset printing, customized packaging, DVD specifications, and other turnkey services. In addition, the company offers SecureROM, SafeDisc, and content scrambling system copy protection services to protect the executable program of a computer game or application from being copied illegally. It serves various customers in pre-recorded music, gaming, computer software, PC hardw are, publishing, multimedia application, and consumer electronics industries. Datapulse Technology Limited was founded in 1980 and is based in Singapore.

Top 5 Services Stocks For 2014: Shield Gold Inc.(SHG.V)

Shield Gold Inc. engages in the exploration of precious and base metal properties in Canada. The company has an option agreement to acquire interest on the La Grande Nord property and the Summit-Gaber property, which are located in the La Grande Greenstone Belt in the James Bay region of Quebec. Shield Gold Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

5 Best Logistics Stocks To Buy For 2014: First Star Resources Inc(FS.V)

First Star Resources Inc., a junior exploration company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties. Its principal properties include the LMS and West Pogo gold and silver projects located in the Tintina Gold belt in Alaska, the United States. First Star Resources Inc. was formerly known as First Star Innovations Inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

5 Best Logistics Stocks To Buy For 2014: CompuCredit Holdings Corporation(CCRT)

CompuCredit Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial services and products to underserved consumer credit market in the United States. It operates in five segments: Credit Cards, Investments in Previously Charged-Off Receivables; Retail Micro-Loans; Auto Finance; and Internet Micro-Loans. The Credit Cards segment involves in credit card investment and servicing activities with respect to receivables underlying accounts originated and portfolios purchased by the company. The Investments in Previously Charged-Off Receivables segment acquires and sells previously charged-off credit card receivables. The Retail Micro-Loans segment, through a network of storefront locations, provides small-balance, short-term cash advance loans that are due on the customer?s next payday; state installment loans, title loans, and other credit products; money transfer, bill payment, and related financial services; and tax preparation services, money order, and wire transfer ser vices. Its loans and products are marketed through retail branch locations in Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The Auto Finance segment purchases auto loans and services the loans to pre-qualified auto dealers. The Internet Micro-Loans segment involves in Internet micro-loan operations. The company also offers other ancillary products, such as memberships, insurance products, subscription services, and debt waiver. CompuCredit Holdings Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.