I'm not sure if things are going back to normal or on the verge of getting worse. What I do know is that this past 2 years is likely to have lasting impact on our behavior and how and what we behave. Will our buying habits go back to pre-Covid-19, or have they forever changed?

Inflation is also a HUGE issue. The Federal Reserve is expected to continue raising interest rates in order to slow demand, but slowing demand means job losses and additional costs for individuals trying buy a car/house. Businesses trying to finance growth will be faced with debt service costs, and lower profits.

For the last several weeks youve been following the news that has impacted our society and the markets. Youve learned about various types of investments and how certain strategies when properly applied, can mitigate risk. In short, you know enough to be dangerous:).

Considering what we know, and what we believe will happen, I want your best guesses" on which companies will thrive, and which will flounder over the next 18-24 months. Will the airlines remain busy or will rising fuel costs slow them down. What about chips (semiconductor) and chips (potato)? Will shoppers stay with Amazon, or will they go back to the malls?

Assignment:

Pick Three companies you believe will overperform over the next 18-24 months. Support these three with your reasoning (100 word minimum).

Pick Three companies you believe will underperform over the next 18-24 months. Support these three with your reasoning (100 word minimum).

I'm specifically looking for your argument and reasoning as to why you selected the companies you did.