The Billionaire Winners & Losers of 2014

The video discusses the financial successes and challenges of prominent billionaires on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Jack Ma's wealth surged due to Alibaba's IPO, highlighting China's potential for entrepreneurship. Mark Zuckerberg's strategic investments in WhatsApp and Instagram bolstered his financial standing. In contrast, Jeff Bezos faced significant losses with Amazon, focusing on long-term growth strategies. The video explores the impact of these financial moves on the billionaires' net worth and the broader market.

What was the initial public offering (IPO) price of Alibaba's stock?

• $68

• $106

• $30

• $3.5

How much did Mark Zuckerberg spend on acquiring WhatsApp?

• $1 billion

• $11 billion

• $16 billion

• $35 billion

What was the valuation of Instagram after Facebook's acquisition?

• $1 billion

• $16 billion

• $35 billion

• $11 billion

How much did Jeff Bezos's net worth decrease in 2014?

• $28 billion

• $8 billion

• $36 billion

• $11 billion

What major newspaper did Jeff Bezos purchase as part of his long-term investment strategy?

• The Washington Post

• USA Today

• The Wall Street Journal

• The New York Times