Shocks aside, 2011 set to be great year for ‘stock pickers’

STOCK markets could deliver double-digit growth this year, but that optimistic forecast could be in tatters by the year end.

The optimistic forecast is predicated on there being no major shocks in 2011 to derail business confidence or undermine consumer sentiment any further.

In his preview of what 2011 may hold for investors Barry Dixon of Davy Research says those who come out of 2011 well will be “stock pickers”.