Square 4Q, 2016 Adjusted Revenue May Beat Estimates

The video discusses the trends in payment volume and investor confidence, highlighting the company's move towards profitability. It covers the importance of ancillary businesses and Square's competitive position in the market. The video also delves into Square Capital's unique lending strategy, leveraging machine learning and transaction data to offer loans, setting it apart from competitors.

What was the main reason for the positive investor reaction in the first section?

• The company announced a merger.

• The company surpassed its own metrics and analyst estimates.

• The company acquired a competitor.

• The company launched a new product.

What is a key feature of the company's merchant acquiring strategy?

• It focuses on large corporations only.

• It requires a lengthy implementation process.

• It relies on traditional sales methods.

• It offers a self-service product experience.

Which companies have exited the merchant acquiring market, leaving Square to compete with traditional firms?

• Google and Apple

• Microsoft and IBM

• Amazon and PayPal

• Facebook and Twitter

How does Square Capital determine which businesses qualify for loans?

• By offering loans to all applicants

• By analyzing payment and sales data using machine learning

• By conducting in-person interviews

• By requiring collateral

What advantage does Square Capital have over its competitors in the lending space?

• It offers the lowest interest rates.

• It has a large merchant base and access to transaction data.

• It provides loans without any data analysis.

• It focuses solely on large enterprises.