Quarterly Reports To Show How Companies Are Handling Inflation, COVID

The video discusses the upcoming financial reports from major companies like Delta, JP Morgan, Apple, Visa, and Chevron, highlighting how these reports will reflect the impact of inflation, COVID-19, and supply chain issues. It focuses on the expected performance of airlines and banks, with a particular interest in how these sectors will influence the stock market. The discussion also covers the impact of inflation on earnings and the economic outlook, predicting a peak in inflation in early 2022.

Which companies are mentioned as releasing their financial reports soon?

• Ford, General Motors, IBM, Intel, AMD

• Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Tesla

• Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic, Toshiba

• Delta, JP Morgan Chase, Apple, Visa, Chevron

What is the expected outcome for airlines like Delta in their upcoming financial reports?

• A significant profit

• A smaller loss compared to last year

• No change from last year

• A larger loss than last year

Which sector is NOT expected to exceed the growth of the S&P 500?

• Technology

• Energy

• Materials

• Industrials

How are companies in the consumer staples sector managing higher prices?

• Reducing product quality

• Passing the costs to consumers

• Absorbing the costs themselves

• Laying off workers

What is the expected peak inflation rate mentioned for February?

• 7.0%

• 8.0%

• 7.3%

• 6.5%