Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 2/17/2021

The video discusses the positive trends in the equity market, driven by strong corporate earnings and revenue growth, particularly in the S&P 500. Excluding the energy sector, earnings and revenues have been growing at an above-average pace, with over 70% of companies surpassing analyst expectations. The video highlights that this trend is expected to continue into 2021, with upward revisions in earnings forecasts likely to support stock prices. The analysis concludes with a positive outlook for the market, based on accelerating growth estimates and company guidance.

What percentage of companies exceeded analyst expectations for revenue growth in the fourth quarter?

• 80%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Which sector is excluded when discussing the above-average pace of earnings and revenue growth?

• Healthcare

• Technology

• Financial

• Energy

What is the expected impact of faster-than-expected revenue growth on the recovery in 2021?

• It will have no impact.

• It will cause a recession.

• It will slow down the recovery.

• It will support and power the recovery.

Since when have analyst expectations for earnings growth been accelerating?

• Since the middle of November

• Since the start of 2020

• Since the beginning of 2019

• Since the end of 2021

What is the anticipated effect of company guidance on stock prices in the coming weeks?

• It will decrease stock prices.

• It will have no effect.

• It will lead to downward revisions.

• It will power upward estimate revisions.