If the business is down, why stock market is going up?

Hey folks! So, you're probably scratching your heads, wondering why the stock market is partying like it's 1999 when businesses are singing the blues. Well, let me tell you, it's a bit like seeing your grandma hit the dance floor at a wedding - perplexing but entertaining! You see, the stock market is a forward-looking beast, it's always got its eyes on the future, not the present. So, even if businesses are going through a tough time, the stock market might be seeing sunshine and rainbows on the horizon. So, while businesses are feeling a bit 'Monday', the stock market is all 'TGIF'!