the news excited investors about the potential for the new unit, which could help expand badibu's consumer business. shares rose to $173.77. >> the market monitor is looking for a 7% gain in stocks next year, at best, but he says you can do better if you can embrace the idea 2014 will be the market. he's kevin corone and joins us tonight by phone. kevin, welcome and happy new year to you. >> happy new year to you. >> our chief economics correspondent says 2014 is likely to be a year of synchronized global growth that bodes well for the markets. the u.s., europe, japan and emergi emerging markets will grow. do you think that's a key follow through for 2014? >> i think so. the world is accelerating. we saw growth in the united states reach 4% in the third quarter. we're seeing growth starting to lift around the world. europe in particular. we're seeing less bud tarry drag coming out of washington d.c. consume series feel better. profits are strong and the stock market enjoyed the best run this year since 1997. we do have very good momentum into 2014 and the stock market is certainly reflecti