Beyond the Bell 08/26/2021

The video covers the closing of the US market, highlighting the impact of global events like the situation in Afghanistan and Jackson Hole on market performance. It discusses the reactions in various sectors, with a focus on the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and NASDAQ. The video also analyzes the performance of specific companies like Salesforce, Williams-Sonoma, and Peloton, noting their earnings and market reactions. The discussion includes insights into sector performance, gainers, decliners, and the implications of supply chain issues.

What was a major concern for market participants at the start of the day?

• The weather forecast

• A new product launch

• A sports event

• Events at Jackson Hole

Which currency outperformed during the market reaction to global events?

• Canadian Dollar

• British Pound

• Euro

• Japanese Yen

Which index was the big underperformer of the day?

• Dow Jones

• S&P 500

• Russell 2000

• NASDAQ

Which sector was the only one in the green during the market downturn?

• Energy

• Real Estate

• Healthcare

• Technology

Which company was a top gainer in the S&P 500?

• Salesforce

• Apple

• Google

• Amazon

What was the reason for Dollar Tree's decline?

• Management changes

• New product failure

• Q3 earnings guidance missing estimates

• Increased competition

What was a significant issue for Peloton's financial performance?

• High employee turnover

• Inventory valuation challenges

• Decreasing user base

• Lack of new products

What action did Peloton take regarding its original bike?

• Introduced a new model

• Cut the price by $400

• Discontinued the product

• Increased the price

What was a key concern for investors regarding Peloton?

• Partnerships with other companies

• New product launches

• Internal controls and inventory valuation

• Marketing strategies

What was a challenge mentioned for HPQ in their earnings report?

• Increased competition

• Decreasing demand for PCs

• Chip shortages

• High employee turnover