The Age Of Trillion Dollar Mega-Corporations: New Age

The video discusses the evolution of market valuations over the past decade, highlighting the rise of tech companies like Apple. It examines the impact of inflation and economic growth on company value, noting that stock markets have outpaced national economies despite their volatility. The video also explores the shift in the global business landscape, with tech companies dominating the list of largest companies by 2019, primarily from the USA and China.

Which company had the highest market capitalization 10 years ago, according to the transcript?

• Microsoft

• Saudi Aramco

• ExxonMobil

• Apple

What is the typical annual growth rate targeted by major established national economies?

• 4% to 5%

• 3% to 4%

• 2% to 3%

• 1% to 2%

How does the stock market typically behave compared to the overall economy during good times?

• It grows at the same rate as the economy.

• It remains stable regardless of economic conditions.

• It grows slower than the economy.

• It may double or triple the growth rate of the economy.

What was a significant consequence of the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008 on the stock market?

• Markets gained 40% of their value overnight.

• Markets lost 40% of their value overnight.

• The economy grew by 3%.

• The economy remained unaffected.

By 2019, which countries dominated the list of the largest companies?

• United States and Brazil

• Australia and England

• United States and China

• China and Switzerland