1 Business That's Soaring at GE + MORE

A recent Barron’s article was very positive about banks in 2013.
They expect healthy growth from capital markets, corporate lending and deposits. And the existing catalysts of housing and the labor market to continue to push earnings higher.
The article listed the EU and the US regulatory environment as the reasons for a recent slump in consumer confidence and the slowdown in bank stocks…

Why aviation at GE is delivering for investors.    

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In this video, Isaac Pino highlights a strong business segment of General Electric — namely, its aviation division. Many foreign countries, including emerging markets, have been growing their airlines, and GE jet engines are a popular choice. Aviation makes up 13% of GE’s revenues and has a strong backlog, which not only bodes well for GE aviation but also may signal general economic growth in these foreign countries…

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Wells Fargo is growth-challenged today, but that’s creating a long-term buying opportunity in the shares.    

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