Author: Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool

Both of these names more than doubled last year, and have catalysts for further upside in the year ahead.

Laggards last year, these names are set to take off this year and beyond.

Some of the top market opportunities right now, despite the market moving higher in recent weeks, these names are trading lower than they were a month ago.

They both have the combination of compelling current price tags and promising long-term growth prospects to move sharply higher in the coming years.

These names look likely to weather the potential storm if the economy takes a hit next year.