Despite a solid stock bounce, Baird is taking a pause on shares of Darden Restaurants.

The country reported local infections, mostly asymptomatic, that totaled 38,421 for Monday, down from a record high of 40,052 reported for Sunday.

Tuesday’s announcement and press conference followed a weekend of unrest as pockets of people in China vented their frustration with Covid policy.

“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at rapid speed.

Cramer explained that the overarching reason the blue-chip index has performed the best this year is because it’s full of old-fashioned, profitable companies.

“We need to see the unemployment rate go higher, while wages remain stable and we get meaningful layoffs in some industries,” Cramer said.

In October, Japan recorded 498,600 visitors, up from 206,500 arrivals in September, preliminary data from the Japan National Tourism Organization showed.

Steven Glass, managing director of Pella Funds Management, urged investors to be “hyper-vigilant” about valuations right now.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said he won’t remove the company’s hiring freeze and that he will reassess its cost structure.

Semiconductor chip suppliers are among companies starting to send more cargo to trucks ahead of a potential freight railroad strike.