Steve Ballmer: Salesforce Is 'Too Expensive'

Steve Ballmer: Salesforce Is 'Too Expensive'

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The video discusses the valuation of Salesforce, suggesting it is overpriced relative to its earnings potential. It contrasts this with Amazon, which is seen as having great potential despite not currently meeting market profit expectations. The speaker believes that eventually, the market will demand profits that align with a company's market cap. The discussion highlights the importance of earnings in relation to market cap and the fundamental principles of capitalism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on Salesforce's market valuation?

It is irrelevant.

It is overpriced.

It is underpriced.

It is fairly priced.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view Amazon in comparison to Salesforce?

Amazon is less promising than Salesforce.

Amazon has great potential despite not making profits commensurate with its market cap.

Amazon is more profitable than Salesforce.

Amazon is headed for disaster.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the market's future demands on companies like Salesforce and Amazon?

The market will never demand profits.

The market will demand profits at some point, but the timing is uncertain.

The market will demand profits immediately.

The market will always give a pass to these companies.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe Amazon is getting a pass from Wall Street?

Because of its current earnings.

Due to its strong leadership.

Because of the belief in its future earnings potential.

Due to its low market cap.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fundamental belief does the speaker hold about earnings and market cap?

They are only linked in the short term.

They are always separate.

They are unrelated.

They are fundamentally linked in the long run.