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COVID-19 UPDATE: COVID-19 is in retreat in 73% of the US. NYC returning to work + indoor dining = big deal. 45 Epicenter + Trifecta stocks

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This week has been an exceptionally positive week in COVID-19 daily case data.  For each of the 4 weekdays, M-Thu, daily cases have been down vs 7D ago (seasonality is big) and given some expected backlog for the long weekend, we did not see any "payback."  Daily cases came in at 36,981 which is down -7,381 vs 7D ago.- at this pace, daily cases will likely fall below 20,000 next week --> yup- moreover, this trend suggests daily cases in a serious retreat- we discuss below how daily cases are falling sustainably in 73% of the US and only 27% of the US is seeing stubborn case trends (see below).The obvious question is whether anyone really believes this?  We see media headlines continuing to point to rising case figures (which will happen in 5 of 7 weekdays, due to seasonality) and that COVID-19 remains unchecked.  But the underlying is pointing to a rapid retreat in cases.  This despite back to school and other headwinds.STRATEGY: Updating optimal "epicenter" stock picks --> 45 namesBaby Boomer retail investors, measured by AAII Sentiment Survey, have been bearish since March...As many of our clients are aware, we view the AAII survey, or American Association of Individual Investors, as...

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