Stocks to Watch: Nestle, Standard Chartered, Centrica

The video discusses Nestle's business strategy, highlighting their price increase and its impact on sales volume. It also covers Standard Chartered's $1 billion buyback to strengthen shareholder value amidst financial challenges, including an impairment in their Chinese real estate business. Lastly, it reviews Centrica's significant profit due to rising energy prices, surpassing analyst expectations and boosting their stock value.

What sectors has Nestle expanded into beyond sweet confections and cereal?

• Automotive and Electronics

• Healthcare and Pet Food

• Fashion and Apparel

• Real Estate and Construction

What was the percentage increase in Nestle's prices, and what was the impact on their sales volume?

• 10% increase, significant volume growth

• 5% increase, no change in volume

• 8% increase, slight volume decline

• 12% increase, major volume decline

What financial strategy is Standard Chartered using to prevent a takeover?

• Issuing new shares

• Announcing a $1 billion buyback

• Reducing operational costs

• Expanding into new markets

What challenge is Standard Chartered facing in their Chinese real estate business?

• Excessive profits

• Impairment issues

• High demand and low supply

• Regulatory approvals

What was the reported adjusted operating profit for Centrica's British Gas, and what was the market reaction?

• £3.5 billion, no change

• £2.0 billion, stock decline

• £2.8 billion, stock surge

• £1.5 billion, stock decline