3 Charts to Know: Twitter, Viacom News Corp Earnings

The video discusses market trends, focusing on revenue insights and tax impacts. It highlights Viacom's and Twitter's market performance, noting Viacom's revenue loss due to weak film sales and Twitter's return to growth with a 2% revenue increase. Twitter achieved profitability for the first time, attributed to app improvements and mobile content. The video also mentions optimism around CBS Viacom merger talks.

What was the revenue reported in the first section, and what was the impact of the US tax overhaul?

• $2.18 billion with a positive EPS

• $2.18 billion with a negative EPS

• $3.07 billion with a positive EPS

• $3.07 billion with a negative EPS

Which company saw a 7% increase in the second section?

• CBS

• Viacom

• Twitter

• Paramount

What was the reason for Viacom's revenue shortfall?

• Increased competition

• Poor movie sales

• High production costs

• Merger talks

What milestone did Twitter achieve in the final section?

• First revenue decline

• First profitability since going public

• Highest stock price since 2015

• Largest user growth

What contributed to Twitter's profitability in the final section?

• New partnerships

• App improvements and mobile content

• Cost-cutting measures

• Increased advertising