Amazon's Bad Year: How Much Did Jeff Bezos Lose in 2014?

In 2014, Amazon faced a challenging year with a 22% drop in shares, marking its worst performance since 2008. Shareholders were concerned about Jeff Bezos' significant investments in various ventures. Despite these setbacks, Bezos remained wealthy, ranking 20th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The market still valued Amazon highly, trading at 160 times earnings. The fourth quarter, typically strong for Amazon, helped maintain consumer loyalty, with many relying on the platform for holiday shopping.

What was the percentage drop in Amazon's shares in 2014?

• 30%

• 22%

• 15%

• 25%

What was one of the reasons for the lack of shareholder support for Bezos in 2014?

• His focus on traditional retail

• His investments in smartphones and drones

• His decision to cut costs

• His withdrawal from international markets

Despite the financial losses, what was Jeff Bezos's net worth at the time?

• $30.6 billion

• $28.6 billion

• $25.6 billion

• $20.6 billion

What was Amazon's trading status despite the loss of support from Wall Street?

• Trading at 160 times earnings

• Trading at 200 times earnings

• Trading at 100 times earnings

• Trading at 120 times earnings

What percentage of holiday shopping was done on Amazon according to the speaker?

• 80%

• 85%

• 90%

• 95%