Whats Unusual About Todays Market Dip?

Whats Unusual About Todays Market Dip?

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The video discusses market trends, highlighting consumer shares, financials, and industrials as key players in past bull markets. It notes the tech sector, particularly Apple, leading recent market declines due to iOS 8 glitches. Defensive industries like utilities and telecoms have fared better in market dips. Various factors, including geopolitical tensions and economic data, are identified as market triggers. Small caps have underperformed compared to large caps, raising concerns. The video concludes with a discussion on current market valuations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector was primarily responsible for leading the market dip discussed in the video?

Telecom

Utilities

Technology

Consumer Staples

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor contributing to Apple's poor performance during the week?

Decreased market share

Glitches in iOS 8

Increased competition

New product launch failure

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic indicator was mentioned as potentially influencing the Federal Reserve's outlook?

Housing starts

Consumer spending

Jobless claims

Inflation rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geopolitical issue was highlighted as a concern for the market?

Trade tensions with China

Middle East oil prices

Brexit negotiations

Russia seizing assets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current valuation of the SP500 in terms of reported earnings?

Less than 15 times

Less than 18 times

More than 20 times

Exactly 19 times