Howard Ward

Some investors wonder if it is too late to get into the bull run now, with Howard Ward, Gamco Growth Fund, who says the markets are due for a pullback; with CNBC's Kelly Evans.

The market drop was due and it wouldn't be surprising if it dropped again today, says Howard Ward, Gamco Growth Fund portfolio manager. Ward also adds that while the recovery is drawn out, the economy is still showing signs of improvement. 'There are a lot of positive things that are happening,' he says. 'It is far from a perfect recovery but momentum will keep us going.'

Discussing whether Greece's issues is less and less of an economic problem and more of a financial event, Howard Ward, Gamco Growth Fund and Tres Knippa, Kenai Capital.

There is no indication that the U.S. is going to have a recession in 2012, says Howard Ward, Gamco Growth Fund, who breaks down earnings seasons with Charlie Smith, Fort Pitt Capital Group. Smith says there is some weakness short-cycle businesses who are struggling to make numbers.