Markets are nearing record highs, despite surging Covid cases and fresh lockdowns across China & Europe. We’ll speak with one economist about why he’s unwaveringly optimistic about the future. Plus, it’s been a tough go for Robinhood, on pace for its worst month ever. We’ll speak with Wall Street’s most bullish analyst about why he’s sticking with it. And, in today’s Rapid Fire: Tesla’s safety recall, a chipmaker China warning and the return of the buyback.