TikTok Is Not for Sale, Barry Ritholtz Says

The video discusses the ownership and performance of tech companies like Cisco and Oracle, highlighting Oracle's controversial bid for TikTok. It delves into the security and data privacy concerns associated with TikTok's Chinese ownership. The video also analyzes the impact of mergers and acquisitions on equity prices and the US economy, noting the cyclical nature of corporate strategies.

What is the primary way the speaker's organization owns Cisco?

• Through a mutual fund

• By purchasing shares individually

• Via LG UM index ownership

• Through direct stock ownership

What is Oracle's strategy to enhance its cloud computing reputation?

• Partnering with Microsoft

• Safeguarding US TikTok data

• Acquiring new companies

• Building new technology

Why is TikTok's algorithm significant in the context of the sale?

• It is not important for the sale

• It is already owned by Oracle

• It is the core value of TikTok

• It is easily transferable to the US

What is the main security concern regarding TikTok's data?

• The data is accessible to the Chinese government

• The data is encrypted

• The data is shared with Microsoft

• The data is stored in Europe

What is the speaker's view on the cyclical nature of mergers and acquisitions?

• They are unpredictable

• They are neutral and cyclical

• They are always detrimental

• They are always beneficial

What tends to happen during periods of economic downturn according to the speaker?

• Stable economic growth

• Rapid technological advancement

• Decreased mergers and acquisitions

• Increased mergers and acquisitions

What is the speaker's opinion on the current state of mergers and acquisitions?

• They are at an all-time low

• They are unpredictable

• They are at an all-time high

• They are in the middle of a cycle