Top Calls 03/20/23 - Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence

The video discusses analyst recommendations on Marathon Oil, Coinbase, and Chewy, highlighting upgrades and downgrades based on market conditions. It then shifts focus to Apple's $1 billion annual investment in theatrical movie releases, comparing it to Netflix's spending. The discussion explores Apple's strategic goals, including boosting its streaming service, attracting top talent, and enhancing its ecosystem to increase subscriber engagement.

What was the reason behind the downgrade of Coinbase's stock?

• Decreasing user base

• Unhealthy regulatory environment

• High operational costs

• Poor financial performance

How much does Apple plan to spend annually on movie production?

• $500 million

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $5 billion

How does Apple's planned spending on movies compare to other Hollywood majors?

• Apple does not spend on movies

• Apple spends significantly less

• Apple spends significantly more

• Apple spends about the same

What is one of the strategic reasons for Apple's investment in theatrical releases?

• To reduce production costs

• To market their streaming service

• To compete with hardware companies

• To diversify into music production

What is Apple's financial capacity to support its movie production venture?

• No financial resources

• Substantial financial resources

• Moderate financial resources

• Limited financial resources