Lisa's Market Movers

The video discusses Jeff Bezos' new philanthropic efforts amidst criticism and Amazon's significant market decline, with shares down 43% over the past year. It also covers Walmart and Home Depot's earnings, highlighting Walmart's resilience in managing supply chain issues. The video further explores Amazon's massive hiring between 2019 and 2021 and its unprecedented trillion-dollar market value loss, marking a significant shift in the company's financial landscape.

What recent philanthropic announcement did Jeff Bezos make?

• He aims to reduce Amazon's carbon footprint.

• He will focus on expanding Amazon's global reach.

• He intends to give away the majority of his wealth.

• He plans to invest in new technology startups.

What factor has contributed to Walmart's strong performance compared to other companies?

• Its expansion into the European market.

• Its investment in cryptocurrency.

• Its ability to manage supply chain constraints.

• Its focus on luxury goods.

How have rising mortgage rates affected Home Depot?

• They have boosted sales of outdoor furniture.

• They have led to increased home renovations.

• They have caused a slowdown in housing-related expenditures.

• They have resulted in higher stock prices.

What significant change did Amazon undergo between 2019 and 2021?

• It acquired a major competitor.

• It launched a new social media platform.

• It hired over 800,000 employees.

• It reduced its workforce by half.

What unprecedented financial milestone did Amazon reach this year?

• It lost a trillion dollars in market value.

• It doubled its market value in a year.

• It surpassed Apple in market value.

• It became the first company to reach a $2 trillion market value.