The Top Ten Stocks for Dec. 8

The video discusses various stock market updates, including eBay's upgrade by Stifel Nicholas, Southwest Airlines' all-time high, McDonald's stock decline, and Starbucks' performance. It also covers Chevron's stock drop, Blackstone's real estate deal, Credit Suisse's strategy, GoPro's stock analysis, McGraw Hill Financial's SEC news, and Merck's acquisition of Cubist Pharmaceuticals.

What was the reason behind McDonald's stock suffering its biggest loss in over two years?

• A significant decline in U.S. sales

• A major competitor's success

• An increase in operational costs

• A change in management

What was the main reason for Chevron's stock decline?

• A legal issue

• A slump in oil prices

• A new competitor in the market

• Rising oil prices

What significant real estate trend was observed in Northern California?

• A decline in property sales

• Office rents surpassing those in New York

• A decrease in office rents

• An increase in residential property values

What was the main concern for GoPro's stock performance?

• A change in company leadership

• A decline in product quality

• Holiday sales already being factored into its valuation

• A new competitor entering the market

What was the premium offered by Merck for Cubist Pharmaceuticals?

• 40%

• 25%

• 37%

• 30%