Description: The fastest pace of economic growth in six years during the final three months of 2009 fueled a surge in corporate profits that may set the stage for job gains and a broadening of the U.S. recovery.

Source: Bloomberg.com

Date: 03/26/2010

Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aorqXG5sfGeY

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the reasons given for economic and stock market optimism?
• Do you agree with these opinions favoring economic improvement?
• How do you expect the financial markets to perform in the next 12 months?