Carl Icahn Renews Pressure on Apple's Tim Cook

The transcript covers Carl Icahn's push for Apple to buy back $100 billion in stock, his investments in Apple and Netflix, and his dispute with Marc Andreessen. It also discusses Bill Gross's challenges in the investment world after leaving PIMCO and Amazon's plan to open a brick-and-mortar store in Manhattan.

What is Carl Icahn's suggestion for Apple to increase its stock value?

• Launch a new product line

• Accelerate stock buyback

• Invest in renewable energy

• Expand into new markets

What potential acquisition involving Apple is discussed in the transcript?

• Apple acquiring Tesla

• Apple acquiring Disney

• Apple acquiring Netflix

• Apple acquiring Spotify

What was a significant reason for Bill Gross's departure from PIMCO?

• Pursuit of a political career

• Desire to manage a larger fund

• Interest in a new industry

• Frustration with managing people

What analogy is used to describe Bill Gross's situation post-PIMCO?

• The writer's block

• The chef's dilemma

• The artist's struggle

• The pizza maker dilemma

What is Amazon planning to open in Manhattan?

• A logistics hub

• A technology innovation center

• A brick-and-mortar store

• A new corporate office

What is the primary function of Amazon's new store in Manhattan?

• To provide customer service support

• To host technology conferences

• To act as a mini warehouse for same-day delivery

• To serve as a corporate headquarters

What is a key marketing advantage of Amazon's new store location?

• Proximity to Wall Street

• Visibility on 34th Street

• Partnership with local businesses

• Access to international tourists