Wall Street finally stuck to the same tune for more than one session at a time, in this case posting a second consecutive day of rip-roaring gains on Tuesday. That action was followed up by the sudden news that one of corporate America's most successful CEOs would be stepping down.
Despite the growing prevalence of more-contagious COVID-19 strains, hospitalizations and deaths are, for the moment, heading lower. Financial relief for the coronavirus-battered economy looks a little likelier too, as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) signaled support for an important step forward in approving a new relief package.