1.   Many industries are expecting strong growth this year.

2.   The conditions for renewed economic growth this year have improved, said Economics Minister Guenter Rexrodt today.

3.   The economy looks like having zero growth this year with rising unemployment.

4.   Duty Free performance in Asian markets has also been strong, with Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines and India all achieving good growth this year.

5.   Analysts believe swifter economic growth this year will boost consumer spending and profits of food companies such as San Miguel.

6.   Analysts who follow the company expect faster growth this year, with net income doubling for the first quarter and full year.

7.   And estimated growth this year is above all other leading nations.

8.   Argentine stocks rose for a fifth day, led by banks, which are expected to be chief beneficiaries of robust economic growth this year.

9.   As expected, California has seen growth this year in the areas of entertainment and business services.

10.   Automakers and analysts expect further growth this year on signs the economy is recovering and consumers are more confident.