Taking Stock

Check out the accompanying pdf and chart collection. (1) A weak panic attack over the past week. (2) A fourth Delta-led wave of the pandemic would boost vaccination pace. (3) Oil price dropped on Monday on OPEC+ deal to supply more oil, not on weak demand. (4) US petroleum usage back at 2019 record high. (5) Financials have more earnings power stashed in loan loss reserves. (6) Economic reopening fundamentals remain bullish. (7) Industrial production of technology hardware still soaring in record-high territory. (8) Industrials have record orders. (9) Record highs for S&P 500 forward revenues, earnings, and profit margin. (10) Bond yield is influencing stock market investment styles. (11) The jobless benefits vs jobs debate. (12) Kids just got more affordable.