What Did Investors Learn From Last Weeks Global Selloff?

The video discusses the recent dip in the S&P 500, exploring factors like the European economy, strong dollar, and hedge fund activities. It highlights the market's attempt to sort through macroeconomic concerns and micro trades. The earnings season shows positive growth, but blue chip companies face challenges, focusing on cost-cutting due to stagnant revenue growth.

What were some of the speculated reasons for the S&P 500's significant drop?

• A new government policy on taxation

• A major technological breakthrough

• The European economy's slowdown and a stronger dollar

• A sudden increase in oil prices

Who attributed part of the market decline to over-leveraged hedge funds?

• Elon Musk

• Warren Buffett

• Larry Fink

• Janet Yellen

What specific incident was mentioned as impacting hedge funds during the market dip?

• GT Advanced Technologies filing for bankruptcy

• A change in interest rates

• A natural disaster

• A new trade agreement

What was the reported earnings growth for the S&P 500 companies during the earnings season?

• 15%

• 12%

• 8%

• 5%

Which companies were highlighted as facing challenges due to a focus on cost-cutting?

• Microsoft, Intel, Cisco

• IBM, Coca-Cola, McDonald's

• Tesla, Netflix, Facebook

• Apple, Google, Amazon