1. 1747. , 1934. 74. Another busy week for the markets. 189 s p 500 Companies Due to report. Some already reporting today. We also have the fomc Rate Decision on wednesday as well. We welcome margie patel, Wells Fargo Asset Management Holdings Managing director. Characterize this earnings season for us. It has been encouraging. Last week, we have 20 of companies reporting. 80 of those were above expectations, even though many said they were not in the position to predict earnings for the year. Uncertainty, very pleased with the first reports. You to would that cause be a buyer of these companies, or is it more of a relief that we are not seen the bottom fall out of the market . Margie what it tells you is that, with no proposition from most of the fixed income market, stocks really look reasonably year ifve over the next they can raise their earnings. Many of them are in a position to do that. That is what the markets are reflecting. , theyes dont look bad dont look overpriced compared