Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/14

Bloomberg Market Wrap 12/14

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The video discusses the current disconnect between the stock market and the economy, highlighting a 10% decline in the S&P 500 despite positive economic indicators like jobless claims and growth forecasts. It also examines the performance of domestic-sensitive stocks. The second part focuses on Starbucks, analyzing its recent investor day, lowered growth forecasts, and strategies for recovery, including cost-cutting and digital engagement, with a focus on the US and China markets.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current disconnect between the stock market and the economy as discussed in the video?

The stock market is underperforming despite positive economic indicators.

The stock market is unaffected by economic changes.

The stock market and the economy are perfectly aligned.

The stock market is outperforming the economy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which stocks are showing resilience in the current market situation?

Domestic-sensitive stocks like transports and regional banks

International tech stocks

Cryptocurrency stocks

Energy sector stocks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in Starbucks' recent performance issues?

High competition in the US market

Lowered long-term forecasts and disappointing sales in China

Increased operational costs

Lack of digital engagement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did analysts react to Starbucks' Investor Day despite the lowered forecasts?

They advised selling the stock immediately.

They became more optimistic, seeing the targets as reasonable.

They remained neutral about the stock.

They became more pessimistic about the stock.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential partnership could benefit Starbucks in China?

A partnership with Baidu

A partnership with Alibaba

A partnership with JD.com

A partnership with Tencent