The Top Ten Stocks for Sept. 17

The Top Ten Stocks for Sept. 17

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The video covers various financial news, including Nelson Peltz's call for DuPont's breakup, Dollar General's bid for Family Dollar, and General Mills' earnings shortfall. Boeing's partnership for new rocket engines and FedEx's earnings beat are highlighted. Sony warns of larger losses, while Rackspace decides to remain independent. Microsoft increases its dividend and makes board changes, and Adobe's revenue misses estimates. Lennar reports strong earnings and stock performance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Nelson Peltz called for a breakup of the third largest US chemical company?

To increase its market share

To merge with another company

To separate its agriculture, health, and nutrition operations

To expand its international operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company faced a significant drop in value due to a hostile bid to buy Family Dollar?

Sony

Dollar General

General Mills

FedEx

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What collaboration is Boeing involved in to develop an alternative to Russian rocket engines?

A partnership with SpaceX

A venture with Lockheed Martin

A merger with NASA

A joint project with Airbus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason behind Sony's financial warning for the fiscal year ending in March?

A drop in television sales

A failed merger with another tech company

Struggles in its smartphone business

A decline in its gaming division

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company increased its dividend by 11% and announced a major acquisition?

Lennar

Microsoft

Rackspace

Adobe