It will take a little time to bear the fruits of that progress.

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The coming year may bear more fruits for smaller financial stocks, says Steve Wood, Chief Market Strategist at Russell Investments.

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"I honestly believe that I am planting the fruits and the plants will bear fruit - I will not be denied, " said the bullish former Olympic gold medallist.

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