GBH's Ives Predicts the Tech Winners and Losers for 2018

The video discusses the current trends in enterprise and consumer spending, highlighting the strength in cloud and cybersecurity sectors. It analyzes the performance of the tech sector, particularly chip makers, amidst geopolitical tensions and trade concerns. The discussion shifts to Apple's market position, focusing on its product cycle and software services. The influence of tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple on market trends is examined, with a specific look at Amazon's growth and Facebook's challenges in the social media landscape.

What sector is showing strength in terms of spending, particularly in cloud cybersecurity?

• Automotive

• Enterprise

• Consumer electronics

• Social media

What was a major factor contributing to the underperformance of chip makers?

• Rising stock prices

• Increased demand

• New product launches

• Trade tensions

Which company is at the center of the iPhone product cycle discussion?

• Microsoft

• Apple

• Google

• Samsung

What is considered a core component of Apple's growth strategy?

• Retail expansion

• Advertising

• Software services

• Hardware innovation

Which company has significantly contributed to the market rally over the last six months?

• Netflix

• IBM

• Tesla

• Apple

What has been a key driver of Amazon's recent success?

• Social media presence

• Physical retail stores

• Automotive technology

• AWS cloud services

What major issue is Facebook facing that has affected its market cap?

• Privacy concerns

• New competition

• Supply chain disruptions

• Product recalls