Wal-Mart Cuts Health Benefits for Most Part-Timers

Wal-Mart Cuts Health Benefits for Most Part-Timers

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The video discusses a revised economic growth forecast of 3.8%, down from 4%, and warns of a potential market correction due to frothy financial markets. It highlights Samsung's 60% profit drop last quarter, attributed to competition from Apple and Chinese manufacturers. Additionally, Walmart is cutting healthcare benefits for part-time workers in the US, affecting 30,000 employees, citing rising costs as the reason.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the revised economic growth forecast mentioned in the video?

4.2%

3.5%

3.8%

4.0%

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reason given for the potential market correction?

Rising unemployment

Decreasing consumer spending

Frothy financial markets

High inflation rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage did Samsung's earnings fall in the last quarter?

50%

60%

40%

70%

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies are squeezing Samsung's profit margins?

Nokia and LG

Apple and Chinese rivals

Sony and Huawei

Google and Xiaomi

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Walmart employees are affected by the healthcare benefits cut?

20,000

35,000

30,000

25,000