Inside Wall Street: Qualcomm Is Poised to Be a Tech Star

Keep your eye on technology because that, some savvy pros assert, is what will propel the stock market to loftier heights this year.

Already, tech stars Google (GOOG), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon.com (AMZN) are leading the parade in the market's advance that started last year -- and surprised many investors. And some market watchers expect tech to stay ahead of the pack for a rambunctious ride into the new year.