Could Western Union Be the Next Activist Investor Target?

Could Western Union Be the Next Activist Investor Target?

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The video discusses the rollout of Powermat's wireless charging technology, highlighting its potential impact on consumer convenience. It also covers the career move of a former BlackBerry CEO to Paramount, suggesting a better fit for his entrepreneurial skills. The discussion shifts to Western Union, where activist investors might target the company due to its vulnerable board and stagnant stock price. Finally, the video analyzes Target's financial performance, noting improvements under CEO Brian Cornell and challenges in its e-commerce strategy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main technological advancement discussed in the first section?

Solar charging stations

Powermat wireless charging

Hydrogen fuel cells

Electric vehicle charging

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the former CEO mentioned in relation to the Powermat wireless charging rollout?

Former CEO of Microsoft

Former CEO of BlackBerry

Former CEO of Google

Former CEO of Apple

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of activist investors regarding Western Union?

Vulnerable board and lagging stock price

Lack of innovation

Poor customer service

High employee turnover

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant achievement of Target's CEO Brian Cornell?

Reducing employee layoffs

Launching a new product line

Improving third-quarter earnings

Expanding into the European market

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does Target face in the e-commerce space?

Poor website design

Limited product range

Lack of consumer engagement

High shipping costs