IBM Falls After Dropping Forecast

The video discusses IBM's financial challenges due to the shift to cloud computing, affecting its stock value and leading to the sale of its chip units. A group of investors plans to bid for Reebok, owned by Adidas, as the brand struggles. In Brazil, the presidential election is closely contested, with economic concerns if Rousseff is reelected. The video also covers the Ebola outbreak in the US, highlighting the CDC's response and new safety protocols to prevent further exposure.

What major challenge is IBM facing that has affected its financial performance?

• Rising costs of raw materials

• The shift to cloud computing

• Increased competition in the retail sector

• A decline in smartphone sales

Who is planning to make a bid for Reebok?

• A consortium of European banks

• A group of investors including a Hong Kong-based firm

• Nike

• A Japanese technology company

What is Reebok's strategy to improve its market position?

• Focusing on children's apparel

• Expanding into the luxury fashion market

• Repositioning as a leader in fitness gear

• Entering the electronics market

What was the CDC's response to the Ebola exposure in the United States?

• Blaming the exposure on inadequate safety protocols

• Declaring a national emergency

• Issuing a travel ban

• Developing a new vaccine

What is the political concern in Brazil related to the presidential election?

• A shift towards a monarchy

• Reelection of Rousseff leading to stagnant growth

• A new trade agreement with the US

• A potential military coup