eBay Announces Plan to Separate From Payments Unit PayPal

The transcript discusses American Express as a travel card company, PayPal's executive changes with Dan Schulman joining, and its competitors like Apple and Amazon. It highlights Apple's entry into the payment system and its impact on the ecosystem. eBay's response to activism and corporate changes is explored, along with new finance rules and activist strategies. The growth of PayPal and its threat to Visa and MasterCard is analyzed, and Apple's favorable terms with credit cards are discussed.

What is the primary business focus of American Express?

• Transactional banking

• Investment banking

• Travel card services

• Retail banking

Which company is considered a major competitor to PayPal due to its large number of credit cards on file?

• Visa

• Amazon

• Apple

• Square

What significant move did Apple make that impacts the payment ecosystem?

• Partnering with Visa

• Acquiring eBay

• Introducing Apple Wallet

• Launching a new phone

What has been the growth percentage of PayPal since 2011?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 30%

Which company has negotiated the best terms with credit card brands?

• Apple

• PayPal

• MasterCard

• Visa