Beyond the Bell 05/21/2021

The video covers the US market performance, highlighting the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ trends. It discusses the impact of cryptocurrencies, sector performances, and key gainers like Nvidia. The video also reviews market decliners, including VF Corp and Discovery, and examines bond yields and Federal Reserve discussions. Additionally, it touches on commodities and economic indicators, concluding with a light-hearted discussion on weekend plans and White House initiatives involving dating apps and vaccinations.

What was the overall performance of the Dow and S&P 500 for the week?

• Dow was up, S&P 500 was down.

• Both were down for the week.

• Both were up for the week.

• Dow was down, S&P 500 was up.

Which sector was leading the way in the Bloomberg industry groups?

• Consumer Discretionary

• Information Technology

• Financials and Utilities

• Healthcare

What was the performance of the NASDAQ for the week?

• It was down for the week.

• It was unchanged.

• It posted a loss.

• It posted a gain.

What was the major story of the week according to the transcript?

• Jobless claims

• Stock splits

• Cryptocurrencies

• Bond yields

Which sector within the S&P 500 was a big gainer?

• Banks and Dividends

• Consumer Staples

• Technology

• Energy

Which company announced a four-for-one stock split?

• Apple

• Ford

• Nvidia

• Boeing

What was the impact of the big media merger on Discovery's stock?

• It remained stable.

• It rose for five straight days.

• It fell for five straight days.

• It went up significantly.

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

• 180 basis points

• 175 basis points

• 150 basis points

• 162 basis points

What was the Fed's stance on tapering according to the transcript?

• They have decided against it.

• They have already started tapering.

• They are thinking about having a discussion soon.

• They are not considering it.

What unique feature did the White House promote on dating apps?

• Background checks

• Vaccination status

• Profile verification

• Income verification