2011 Manufacturing Outlook: Slow, but Steady Growth Could Win Profits for Investors

By Larry D. Spears, Contributing Writer, Money Morning

It's often said that a little bit goes a long way, and that will certainly be the case for U.S. manufacturing growth in 2011. Although most projections still call for slower improvement in the sector than in 2010, the estimates have been characterized as "less bad" than originally expected -and that could translate into increased profit prospects for investors.