Volvo Plans to Skip Auto Shows

The video covers top headlines, including a Korean Airlines incident involving macadamia nuts, a high school student reportedly making $72 million trading stocks, SurveyMonkey's $2 billion valuation, Volvo's marketing strategy, and Uber's controversial surge pricing during a Sydney hostage situation.

What was the unexpected outcome of the Korean Airlines macadamia nut incident?

• The flight attendant was promoted.

• Macadamia nuts became popular in South Korea.

• The chairman's daughter was awarded a new position.

• The airline changed its nut serving policy.

What is the main reason for skepticism about Mohammed Islam's story?

• He has not started a hedge fund yet.

• He has not graduated from high school.

• There is no verified source for his earnings.

• He is too young to trade stocks.

What was the primary purpose of SurveyMonkey's new round of financing?

• To expand into corporate software.

• To acquire a competitor.

• To increase employee salaries.

• To launch a new product line.

What marketing strategy is Volvo focusing on for its revival in the USA?

• Offering discounts on existing models.

• Participating in more auto shows.

• Increasing online presence.

• Launching a new car model.

How did Uber initially respond to the hostage situation in Sydney?

• By increasing fares to encourage more drivers.

• By offering free rides immediately.

• By donating to a local charity.

• By suspending services in the area.

What was the public's reaction to Uber's initial response during the Sydney crisis?

• They were outraged by the fare increase.

• They supported the surge pricing model.

• They were indifferent to the pricing change.

• They praised Uber for quick action.

What is a key feature of the new Volvo engines mentioned in the discussion?

• They are electric.

• They have a hybrid option.

• They are both turbocharged and supercharged.

• They run on diesel.