BlackBerry Sales Come Up Short

BlackBerry Sales Come Up Short

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The video covers various financial and business news topics. It starts with a market overview, discussing the S&P's slight rise and European stocks turning down. BlackBerry's financial results are highlighted, noting a revenue shortfall and an upcoming interview with CEO John Chen. The video also discusses Jug Charney's potential bid to buy American Apparel after being fired for misconduct. Lastly, Instagram's purge of spam accounts is covered, affecting celebrities like Justin Bieber and Akon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the S&P's performance after the two-day rally?

It decreased significantly.

It remained unchanged.

It increased slightly.

It dropped slightly.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for BlackBerry's stock decline?

CEO resignation.

A major product recall.

Quarterly revenue falling short of estimates.

Increased competition in the market.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is planning to make a bid for American Apparel?

Founder Jug Charney.

A group of former employees.

The current CEO of American Apparel.

A rival clothing company.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Instagram take regarding spam accounts?

They introduced new filters.

They partnered with a cybersecurity firm.

They purged millions of accounts.

They increased advertising.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celebrity lost the most followers due to Instagram's purge?

Akon

Kanye West

Rihanna

Justin Bieber