The U.S. is particularly well situated compared with almost any other economy in the world right now, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis. These four factors should push 2012 GDP growth ahead of 2011's rate.
Headlines this week revealed a new nomination but an old hat at the Treasury, a new direction for an old-line grocer, and same-old, same-old at the ECB--for now, anyway.
Glenmede manager Chris Colarik sees growth ideas in the auto and aerospace industries, while calming political headwinds could make way for the tech sector, as well.