Lisa's Market Movers

Lisa's Market Movers

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The video discusses recent job cuts at major companies like Peloton, General Electric, and Meta Platforms. Peloton plans to cut 12% of its staff in a bid to avoid further disassembly, marking its fourth round of cuts this year. General Electric is laying off workers in its renewable energy units due to demand and supply chain issues. Meta Platforms is shrinking its workforce through attrition, expecting to be a smaller company next year. The video explores whether these job cuts are necessary for profitability and the market's reaction to these strategies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of staff is Peloton planning to cut in their latest round of layoffs?

20%

15%

12%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is laying off workers in their renewable energy units?

Meta Platforms

General Electric

Dow Jones

Peloton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the reasons cited for General Electric's job cuts?

Supply chain constraints

New product launches

Increased profitability

High demand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected change in the size of Meta Platforms next year?

Smaller than this year

No change expected

Larger than this year

Same size as this year

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall market sentiment regarding the job cuts discussed?

Dire

Neutral

Unconcerned

Optimistic