Meredith Whitneys Fund Turmoil

Meredith Whitneys Fund Turmoil

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The video discusses various financial topics, starting with Meredith Whitney's hedge fund struggles and the broader underperformance of managed money. It then shifts to Sony's challenges in distributing 'The Interview' amid hacking threats. The impact of the oil price plunge on private equity firms is analyzed, with insights from industry leaders. Finally, the video examines the US stock market rally and its implications for the global economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Meredith Whitney's notable predictions that turned out to be incorrect?

The fall of Amazon

The success of Tesla

The rise of Bitcoin

The collapse of municipal bonds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the delay in the release of 'The Interview'?

Disagreements among the cast

Hacking threats and security concerns

Technical issues with the film

Lack of interest from audiences

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which platforms were hesitant to release 'The Interview' due to security concerns?

Disney+ and HBO

YouTube and Vimeo

Netflix and Comcast

Hulu and Amazon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential opportunity in the energy sector according to Steve Schwarzman and David Rubenstein?

Investing in renewable energy

Shorting oil stocks

Avoiding energy investments

Investing in energy during low oil prices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument against the correlation between U.S. stock market growth and global economic performance?

The rest of the world is growing faster

The U.S. stock market is not growing

The U.S. economy is slowing down

The U.S. is growing while the rest of the world is slowing