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Why do so many analysts and strategists remain bullish? It's all based on the theory that the delta variant will prove to be a diminishing force and that earnings will not materially decline.

Skip Navigation. Economist: Expect inflation 'as long as the pandemic is raging'. Here's what debt showdown could mean for markets. How can investors protect against inflation?

Scott Galloway weighs in. Why global investors are focused on Evergrande. Petco CEO explains how 11 million new pets in boosted the business. Stocks spent the whole day deep in the red and the Dow fell more than points at its low point. Commercial real-estate prices in cities around the world have climbed overall since the start of the pandemic, but it is a less rosy picture for London and many U.

General Electric this week said it is calling it quits on being a mega conglomerate, with plans to split into three public companies. A modest wobble aside, unexpectedly strong inflation readings aren't rattling stock-market investors. That might not happen until the Fed changes its tune, analysts say.

Inflation, labor shortages, and a besieged Fed are dominating headlines. So why isn't the market listening? Are you getting the critical information you need ahead of the trading day?

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