Though there aren’t many surprises on the horizon for 2014, investors can still search for market gems.

Check out the stories below for clues on how sectors such as commodities and housing will perform.

Be bullish on Canada

Rough year for gold; more trouble ahead

Top 10 mining trends for 2014

Real estate investors to be more active in 2014

Housing market won’t crash in 2014

Trade and investment will drive Canada

Oil demand to climb in 2014

And, for a contrarian view: Avoid Canada in 2014