Beyond the Bell 12/17/21

The video discusses the volatility in the US market, focusing on the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NASDAQ. It covers market forecasts, sector performance, and notable stock movements like Royal Caribbean and FedEx. The discussion also includes market decliners such as Oracle and Pfizer, and an analysis of the bond market and yield curve trends, highlighting the Federal Reserve's policies and their impact on economic indicators.

What was the percentage increase in trading volume for the S&P 500 compared to the average over the last 20 days?

• 30%

• 25%

• 15%

• 35%

Which index was noted for its volatility in response to the Federal Reserve's actions?

• S&P 500

• Russell 2000

• Dow Jones

• NASDAQ 100

What was the average forecast for the S&P 500 at the end of 2021?

• 4000

• 4800

• 4400

• 4600

Which stock closed about 5.3% higher despite ending the week lower?

• Cerner

• FedEx

• AMC

• Royal Caribbean

What was the reported reason for Cerner's stock surge?

• Oracle's acquisition talks

• Partnership with Pfizer

• Positive earnings report

• New product launch

Which company was reported to have a slower than expected increase in production?

• Cerner

• FedEx

• Rivian Automotive

• Pfizer

What was the reaction of the bond market to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance?

• Yields increased significantly

• Yields remained unchanged

• Yields decreased slightly

• Yields fluctuated wildly

What was the yield on the 10-year bond at the end of the week?

• 1.40%

• 1.43%

• 1.41%

• 1.42%

What was the main topic of discussion in the bond market section?

• Corporate earnings

• Federal Reserve's balance sheet

• Stock market forecasts

• Yield curve flattening

What was the main reason for the negative real yield remaining at negative 1%?

• High inflation rates

• Federal Reserve's bond purchases

• Increased interest rates

• Decreased demand for bonds