IBM Shares Tumble the Most in 4 Years

IBM Shares Tumble the Most in 4 Years

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The video covers IBM's strategic changes, including abandoning a financial forecast and selling its chip division. Apple enters the mobile payment market with Apple Pay, competing against PayPal and Square. In Texas, health officials monitor potential Ebola cases, while President Obama appoints Ron Klain as the Ebola Czar. The World Health Organization declares Nigeria Ebola-free. Oscar Pistorius awaits sentencing for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Lastly, a major vehicle recall is announced due to defective Takata airbags.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic move did IBM make to focus on growth?

Acquired a new software company

Sold its chip manufacturing division

Opened new retail stores

Launched a new smartphone

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which new service did Apple introduce to compete with PayPal and Square?

Apple Music

Apple TV

Apple Pay

Apple News

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role was Ron Klain appointed to in response to the Ebola outbreak?

Chief Medical Officer

Ebola Czar

Health Secretary

Director of CDC

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the World Health Organization's announcement regarding Nigeria?

Declared Nigeria Ebola-free

Announced a new vaccine trial

Declared a new Ebola outbreak

Issued a travel ban to Nigeria

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue led to the recall of over 4.7 million vehicles?

Engine failure

Brake malfunction

Defective airbags

Transmission problems