Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Gobble Up More Money

Thanksgiving Turkey Prices Gobble Up More Money

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The transcript covers several topics: a rental company plans to restate financial results and cut costs due to accounting errors; Bill Gross leaves PIMCO with a substantial bonus despite underperformance; President Obama outlines an immigration plan to prevent deportation of millions; The Onion considers a sale; and Thanksgiving turkey prices rise due to production challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial issue did the rental company face, prompting a restatement of results?

A significant drop in stock prices

Accounting errors amounting to $87 million

A merger with another company

A lawsuit from a competitor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Bill Gross's bonus compare to that of Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock?

It was less than Larry Fink's bonus

It was more than 10 times Larry Fink's bonus

It was about the same as Larry Fink's bonus

It was twice as much as Larry Fink's bonus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Obama plan to take regarding immigration?

Pass a new immigration law through Congress

Use executive authority to prevent deportation of millions

Deport all undocumented immigrants

Increase border security

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the company that owns The Onion considering?

A possible sale

Launching a new TV channel

Merging with another satirical site

Expanding into print media

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are turkey prices expected to be higher this Thanksgiving?

A rise in turkey feed quality

New import tariffs on turkey

A decrease in turkey production

Increased demand for turkey