Softbank Forecasts Rare Profit Drop

Softbank Forecasts Rare Profit Drop

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The video discusses Alibaba's forecasted profit decline, marking its first in nine years. It highlights that SoftBank, not Alibaba, faces issues with Sprint, struggling to stop customer losses since its acquisition. Dish Network also faces challenges, missing earnings estimates and seeing a decline in satellite TV customers. The video concludes with Dish's plans for an internet TV service and potential acquisitions like T-Mobile.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Alibaba's financial forecast for the first time in nine years?

Losses

Stable profits

Profit decline

Profit increase

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company is not causing issues for SoftBank?

Dish Network

T-Mobile

Sprint

Alibaba

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has SoftBank struggled with since acquiring Sprint?

Expanding into new markets

Reducing customer losses

Improving technology

Increasing profits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Dish Network's third quarter earnings?

Exceeded analyst estimates

Met analyst estimates

Missed analyst estimates

No change from previous quarter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future plan has Dish Network's CEO Charlie Ergen been promoting?

Launching a new satellite

Merging with Sprint

Developing an Internet television service

Acquiring Netflix