Stocks Rise for a Second Day; Treasury Yields Drop

Stocks Rise for a Second Day; Treasury Yields Drop

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The video discusses the current market trends, highlighting the performance of the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, with the latter outperforming. It notes a pause in the reflationary trade, affecting cyclical sectors like energy and financials. Treasury auctions have seen high demand, leading to lower yields, while the dollar has been rising. Intel's new CEO announcement boosts the tech sector, and GM continues to hit record highs with its electric vehicle plans. Ahead of the inauguration, Airbnb cancels DC rentals due to violence concerns, and gun makers see gains amid expectations of unrest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which index was highlighted as the outperformer in the market update?

FTSE 100

Dow Jones

S&P 500

NASDAQ

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the recent 30-year Treasury auction?

Yields fluctuated

Yields increased

No change in yields

Yields decreased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What news gave Intel a boost in the tech sector?

Increase in chip production

New CEO from VMware

New product launch

Partnership with Apple

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What plans did GM reveal that contributed to its record highs?

Partnership with Tesla

Electric vehicle delivery trucks

Expansion into Europe

New sports car model

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Airbnb canceling DC area rentals?

Low demand

Renovations

Violence concerns

Weather conditions