The Top Ten Stocks for Friday, Oct. 10

The video discusses the top ten stocks to watch, starting with Yelp's long-term prospects and short-term volatility. Family Dollar's earnings and Groupon's stock downgrade are analyzed. Blackstone's divestment and JP Morgan's CEO public appearance are highlighted. Juniper Networks' stock plunge and Tesla's long-term outlook are covered. GT Advanced Technologies' bankruptcy and Yahoo's shareholder actions are discussed. The video concludes with an analysis of the VIX and market volatility.

Which company was rated as a 'buy' due to its long-term prospects despite short-term volatility?

• Groupon

• Blackstone

• Yelp

• Family Dollar

What was the main reason for Blackstone's divestiture of its advisory business?

• To expand into new markets

• To increase shareholder value

• To reduce conflicts of interest

• To focus on core operations

What was the primary cause of Juniper Networks' stock plunge?

• Management changes

• Regulatory issues

• Lower than expected demand

• Increased competition

Why did GT Advanced Technologies file for bankruptcy?

• Exit from synthetic sapphire business

• High volatility in VIX

• Failed merger with Yahoo

• Decline in Tesla stock

What is the VIX index often referred to as?

• Investment Stability Index

• Equity Growth Index

• Volatility Index

• Stock Market Index