Icahn to Apple: Buy More Shares Sooner

Icahn to Apple: Buy More Shares Sooner

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The transcript covers Carl Icahn's push for Apple to increase its stock buyback program, John Paulson's hedge fund losses, leadership changes at Gap Inc., a cybersecurity breach affecting JP Morgan and other financial firms, and Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp with a focus on expanding internet access in India.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Carl Icahn's main request to Apple in his open letter?

To increase the company's dividend

To expand into new markets

To accelerate and increase stock buybacks

To launch a new product line

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the financial performance of John Paulson's Advantage Plus fund last month?

It gained 11%

It remained stable

It fell by 11%

It gained 13%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is replacing Glenn Murphy as CEO of Gap?

Art Peck

Carl Icahn

Tim Cook

John Paulson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which financial institution was NOT mentioned as a target of the cyberattacks?

E Trade

HSBC

Goldman Sachs

Citigroup

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mark Zuckerberg's immediate plan for generating revenue from WhatsApp?

Launching a new premium service

Introducing ads

Increasing subscription fees

No immediate plans beyond the annual subscription fee