In the world's current climate, it's no surprise that companies' EPS estimates are expected to be lower. On the other hand, it's no surprise to me that Rite Aid has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Now, people are more conscious of staying healthy so I would have expected a drug store chain to operate successfully.

I really enjoyed reading your article, especially the parts about economists modeling and the impact of Covid on the economy. Specifically, I agree that while CV has made matters worse, it is not the sole cause of this economic downturn. Its easy to blame our problems on a prevalent issue, but CV is not the only problem.

Very true! But everything has a tradeoff

I really enjoyed reading another perspective on gold, other than just the historically significant aspect that I am accustomed to. While gold is more valuable, how do you think other metals prices, like silver, will be affected in the coming months?

In what ways?

In a time where there is so much uncertainty, it is refreshing to see some quantifiable data showing surprising good news and even some expected not so great news. As the economy attempts to recover, do you expect some of the "not surprising" data to increase dramatically or gradually?

Understandably, the FHFA continues to postpose the foreclosure/ moratorium periods. While this is beneficial for homeowners and renters struggling to pay their mortgages or rent, do you think that continuously pushing off deadlines will worsen housing payment conditions in the long-term?

As an Adobe Creative Cloud member, I've seen during the pandemic how Adobe is catering to their subscription-based users through discounts and software updates. It's no surprise that their numbers are up. It's definitely a strategically smart move to shift their focus to their web-based platforms!