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Our Outlook for Industrial Stocks

Several industrial sectors are set to enjoy a much better year in 2010 than they did in 2009.

Dec 30, 2009

Mentioned: AutoNation Inc (AN) , Mohawk Industries Inc (MHK) , The St. Joe Co (JOE) , Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)

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Our outlook for U.S. industrial activity for 2010 is decidedly better than 2009, as several metrics within the industrial space suggest activity that bottomed in early summer is on the upswing. We look for further recovery next year, as current production levels of several key sectors are still far below normal demand.

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