PremiumOpinionOpinion byMark ListerRotorua Daily Post·12 Jul, 2026 04:00 PM4 mins to readMark Lister is investment director at Craigs Investment Partners‌History is littered with predictions that America’s best days were behind it, but it has continued to adapt, writes Mark Lister. Photo / Getty ImagesWe’ve seen two significant anniversaries over the past few weeks.One was the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, while the other was the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence.One commemorates Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, while the other celebrates the birth of the United States.