In this episode Scott Becker discusses:

Stocks ended 2021 with a great surge over the last week.

Futures point up to start the new year today.

The 10 year treasury yield opens at 1.51.

Some portion of 2021 deal activity was driven by expectations of tax increases.

Covid hospitalizations are rising quickly and reported at close to 85,000.

Apple has become the top phone seller in China.

Ikea indicates that it is raising prices.