Sothebys, Dow Chemical Provide Double Wins for Dan Loeb

Sothebys, Dow Chemical Provide Double Wins for Dan Loeb

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In a surprising move, China's Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rates for the first time since 2012, aiming to counteract its slowest annual growth in over two decades. This unexpected decision, along with comments from ECB President Mario Draghi about Europe's low inflation, caused global stock markets to rise. Draghi emphasized the need for the ECB to address the low inflation to avoid a deflationary spiral, and the ECB began buying asset-backed securities. Meanwhile, the Gap lowered its profit forecast due to declining sales, and Sotheby's announced a leadership change following a proxy fight with activist investor Dan Loeb.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the primary reason for China's Central Bank to cut its benchmark interest rates?

To stabilize the currency

To increase exports

To address slow economic growth

To reduce inflation

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How did global stock markets react to China's interest rate cut?

They became volatile

They increased

They declined

They remained unchanged

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What action did the ECB take to combat low inflation in Europe?

Increased interest rates

Started buying asset-backed securities

Implemented tax cuts

Decreased government spending

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What was the reason behind The Gap's reduced profit forecast?

Increased competition

Lower sales at its namesake brand

Supply chain disruptions

Higher production costs

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What was the outcome of the proxy fight involving Sotheby's?

Sotheby's was acquired by another company

Sotheby's expanded its operations in Asia

Sotheby's appointed Dan Loeb and two of his candidates to its board

Sotheby's increased its dividend payout