`Unicorns Are Dying,' Says Deltec's Rogers

`Unicorns Are Dying,' Says Deltec's Rogers

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The video discusses the challenges faced by companies like SoftBank in the current market environment. It highlights the decline in bond prices and the delay of SoftBank's IPO, emphasizing the need for IPOs to release funds. The discussion extends to the struggles of unicorn companies and the impact of rising interest rates on business models, particularly for companies like WeWork. The video also questions the accountability of banks and the implications of low cost of capital on valuations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue faced by the company discussed in the first section?

Stable bond prices

Decline in bond prices

Increase in bond prices

Rising stock prices

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk for companies in the bond market bubble?

No change in interest rates

Rising interest rates

Stable interest rates

Decreasing interest rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does WeWork position itself in the market?

As a real estate company

As a tech disruptor

As a financial institution

As a manufacturing company

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is primarily responsible for the initial high valuation of companies?

The banks

The government

The employees

The investors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the cost of capital for SoftBank as mentioned in the final section?

High

Zero

Moderate

Negative