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'!