Business, stock markets & industries for 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Is this the year you strike it rich? See the charts below and find out.

Earth element business

Property, real estate, building construction, hotels

• Real estate growth will be stumped this year because earth is missing.

• Property development suffers difficulty securing investment funds.

• Deep pockets are needed to survive through the year.

• Companies need creative marketing strategies to give growth a boost.

Metal element business

Mining, jewelry, white goods, computers, airlines

•  Mining and jewelry, white goods, computers, airlines

• Mining and jewelry industries are stable.

• Technology companies have a good year, but can face expansion issues.

• Lack of innovation causes the market to soften

• Enhance metal and earth energy through wind chimes and crystals.

Wood element business

Plantation, agriculture, publishing, flowers, plants

• Shortage of water indicates weather-related problems for this sector.

• Demand is high — supply might not be able to keep up.

• Reduce risks by planning for crisis situations. 

• Be careful when making large investment in heavy equipment.

Fire element business

Stock market, entertainment, lighting, restaurants

• Plenty of fire means it’s very competitive. 

• There are excellent prospects for lighting and restaurant industries.

• Stock market growth is strong in first quarter and second quarter, but slows down by the third quarter.

• Prudence on investments in third quarter and fourth quarter is needed.

• Better to not play the “speculative game.”

Water element business

Banking, shipping, transport, alcohol, fishing

• Water in short supply- this indicates obstacles for these industries.

• Profits and gains can be made by creating water features.

• Large fund injections are hard to secure.

• Growth is good on first half, and dries up in second half.