| In these terrifying times, it's a relief to know that things might not be as bad as we think — for some. Though the coronavirus pandemic quickly sent economies worldwide into a downward spiral, efforts to relieve workers' suffering have paid off, and companies that proved nimble in their response have avoided a sadder fate. People might not be spending the way they were before Covid-19; groceries and masks are certainly better bets than airline tickets or restaurant meals. But that doesn't mean they aren't spending (or saving). As our habits have changed — and possibly for good — it pays especially well these days to be adaptable. Your Net Worth Is America's Secret Economic Weapon — Conor Sen In Pandemic, Many Americans Find Comfort in Spam — Adam Minter The Future of Trader Joe's Looks Bumpy — Andrea Felsted and Sarah Halzack It's No Accident That Target Is a Covid Winner — Sarah Halzack The Forgotten $1 Trillion Supporting the Economy — Tim Duy Clothing Stores Fight Back Amid the Covid Wreckage — Sarah Halzack Stocks Look Stretched (Or: How I Missed the Rally) — John Authers Walmart Sends a Warning to Washington — Sarah Halzack Sea's Pandemic Surge Is Currency for Some Bold M&A — Tim Culpan What Sells in a Pandemic? Weight Watchers, Pools and Cereal — Brooke Sutherland and Sarah Halzack This is the Theme of the Week edition of Bloomberg Opinion Today, a roundup of our top commentary published every Sunday. New subscribers to the newsletter can sign up here. | 
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