More Bids Due for Yahoo Today

More Bids Due for Yahoo Today

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The video discusses Yahoo's decline in market share due to the shift from desktop to mobile, leading to its sale. It highlights Verizon's interest in acquiring Yahoo, focusing on ad-serving technology. The challenges Yahoo faces, including monetizing stakes in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan, and the impact of past acquisitions like Tumblr, are also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for Yahoo's decline in ad market share?

Poor management decisions

Increased competition from Google

Shift from desktop to mobile advertising

Lack of innovation in technology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is considered a leading candidate for acquiring Yahoo's assets?

Amazon

Verizon

Google

Microsoft

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of technology has Verizon shown interest in through its acquisitions?

Search engine algorithms

Ad serving technology

Social media platforms

Cloud computing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue with Yahoo's past acquisitions?

They were too expensive

They did not align with Yahoo's core business

They depleted cash reserves without yielding results

They were not approved by the board

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major frustration for Yahoo's investors regarding the sale?

Declining stock prices

Inability to find a buyer

No clear deadline for the sale

Lack of communication from the board