Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 05/27/2020

Bloomberg Intelligence's 'Equity Market Minute' 05/27/2020

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The video discusses the significant 17% decline in S&P 500 earnings in the first quarter, highlighting the challenges faced by companies. Analysts expect a further decline throughout 2020, but this may limit the downside impact on stock prices. A V-shaped recovery is anticipated in 2021, with earnings expected to match early 2018 levels. Graphs illustrate the decline in analyst expectations and the potential for recovery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage decline in earnings for S&P 500 companies in the first quarter?

17%

30%

10%

25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of low earnings expectations on stock prices?

Significant increase

Limited downside impact

Significant decrease

No impact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shape of recovery is anticipated for 2021?

W-shaped

V-shaped

L-shaped

U-shaped

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the forecasted earnings decline for the second quarter of 2020?

50%

43%

60%

30%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do analysts expect earnings to compare in the first half of 2021?

Similar to early 2018

Higher than 2019

Lower than 2017

Same as 2020