Can Stocks Continue to Rise in 2014?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has had a great run in 2013, but can the streak continue next year? The answer may lie within the reason stocks are up so much this year. The market has really been driven by multiple expansion, not earnings growth, as indicated by the increase in the Dow's P/E ratio to 16.4 from 14.5 a year ago.

Next year, we'll have to see economic growth and earnings growth to have another strong year on the market. Erin Miller sat down with Fool contributor Travis Hoium so see what he sees of next year. Travis thinks investors should look for strong dividends right now with upside potential if the economy does well. Intel , Seadrill , and Apple provide the kind of upside he's looking for. Find out more in the following video.

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Erin Miller owns shares of Apple. Fool contributor Travis Hoium manages an account that owns shares of Apple, Intel, and Seadrill. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Apple, Intel, and Seadrill. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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