a "power lunch" exclusive with dan chung who is with fred alger management. $21 billion under management. alger as many viewers will know, is almost synonymous with growth-oriented investing. make the case for growth stocks now in a market like this one with an economy that is moving nicely but that is not on fire, certainly. >> thanks, tyler. alger is synonymous with growth investing. we just turned 50 years old this year. i case now is as good as it was 50 years ago. we are always looking at innovating companies. these are companies that have the product and services, strategies that can grow. we think even in slow economies, particularly perhaps when economies are slowing. so you know, we have examples of that across our port foal toes and -- portfolios. >> you are known as the stock pickers. and the market action doesn't really get in the way or hinder you. i do have to get your thoughts about what you see in the broader market right now. then i want to get some of the smart investing ideas you have, some names. what's your thought on the overall market? >> yes. it's important for in