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The video discusses two main topics: Avex Group's financial performance and strategic plans, including a significant profit forecast increase and a potential acquisition of Softbank's stake in Ola Venture. The second topic covers Japan Steel Works, highlighting its recent accounting issues, the formation of an investigative committee, and the impact on its stock performance, which has seen a 25% decline over the past year.

What is the Avex Group planning to acquire?

• A 40% stake in Ola Venture

• A new music label

• A new entertainment subsidiary

• A majority stake in Softbank

What issue did Japan Steel Works recently encounter?

• A failed merger with another company

• Loss of a major client

• A decline in steel production

• Inappropriate accounting at one of its units

What action has Japan Steel Works taken in response to the accounting issue?

• Formed a committee to investigate

• Launched a new marketing campaign

• Hired a new CEO

• Increased its dividend payout

Which major clients are associated with Japan Steel Works?

• Samsung and LG

• Sony and Panasonic

• Apple and Microsoft

• GE and Toshiba

How has Japan Steel Works' stock performed over the past year?

• Remained stable

• Increased by 10%

• Decreased by 25%

• Doubled in value