RadioShack Reports Larger Loss as Sales Tumble

RadioShack Reports Larger Loss as Sales Tumble

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The transcript discusses the economic situation, highlighting low gas prices and significant job gains. It then shifts to RadioShack's financial difficulties, noting its consistent losses and dwindling cash reserves. The final section covers a government spending bill aimed at preventing a shutdown, with political negotiations and disagreements over certain provisions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic factors have contributed to increased consumer spending according to the Bloomberg Consumer Comfort index?

High gas prices and low job gains

Low gas prices and significant job gains

Low gas prices and low job gains

High gas prices and significant job gains

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue RadioShack is facing according to the transcript?

Attracting mobile phone customers

High profitability over the last eleven quarters

Increasing sales in the third quarter

Excessive cash reserves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many consecutive quarters has RadioShack reported financial losses?

Five

Thirteen

Eleven

Eight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the spending bill discussed in the transcript?

To increase government spending

To avert a government shutdown

To increase military funding

To reduce taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the controversial provision in the spending bill that some Democrats oppose?

Increased funding for education

Rollback of rules protecting taxpayers from bank losses

Increased military spending

Tax cuts for the wealthy