Yum Brands Shares Trade Lower on Profit Forecast Cut

The video discusses the decline in oil demand and prices, with OPEC cutting its forecast to a 12-year low. JP Morgan faces new capital requirements due to Federal Reserve regulations, potentially needing to raise over $20 billion by 2019. Yum Brands, owner of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, lowers its profit forecast due to a food scare in China. Meanwhile, Costco reports strong earnings and sales growth, outperforming rivals like Walmart.

What significant action did OPEC take regarding oil demand forecasts?

• Increased the demand forecast for 2015

• Raised the demand forecast for the next decade

• Cut the demand forecast to the lowest level in 12 years

• Maintained the demand forecast at previous levels

What is the potential financial requirement JP Morgan might face due to new regulations?

• Increasing its interest rates on loans

• Reducing its workforce by 10%

• Expanding its operations internationally

• Raising more than $20 billion of additional capital

What was the main reason for Yum Brands cutting its profit forecast?

• A food scare in China

• New government regulations in the US

• Increased competition in the US market

• Rising operational costs

Which company posted earnings that exceeded expectations and showed strong sales growth?

• Costco

• Walmart

• Target

• Amazon

How did Costco's same-store sales growth compare to Walmart's?

• Costco's growth was equal to Walmart's

• Costco's growth was significantly higher than Walmart's

• Costco's growth was less than Walmart's

• Costco's growth was slightly lower than Walmart's