Bloomberg Market Wrap 11/13: Small Business Optimism, Oil and Tech Stocks

The video discusses the small business optimism index, highlighting how small U.S. companies plan to pass higher payroll costs to consumers, with prices reaching a 10-year high. It also examines the oil market, noting a significant price drop and its potential impact on the S&P 500. Lastly, it covers the volatility in technology stocks, particularly the NASDAQ 100, amid uncertainties in major companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google.

What is the main reason small U.S. companies are planning to increase prices?

• To compete with larger companies

• To expand their business operations

• To cover higher payroll costs

• To increase their profit margins

What significant event occurred in the oil market before 10:00 AM?

• Oil prices increased by 7.9%

• Oil prices remained stable

• Oil prices reached a new high

• Oil prices experienced a record losing streak

How does the decline in oil prices potentially affect the S&P 500?

• It has no impact on the S&P 500

• It suggests more selling might occur in the S&P 500

• It indicates stability in the S&P 500

• It suggests a potential increase in the S&P 500

What is the current state of the spread between the NASDAQ 100 and the S&P 500 indices?

• It has remained unchanged since 2004

• It is at its average level since 2004

• It is at its widest since 2004

• It is at its narrowest since 2004

Which major tech companies are contributing to the pressure on the NASDAQ 100?

• Tesla, Nvidia, and AMD

• Facebook, Twitter, and Netflix

• Apple, Amazon, and Google

• Microsoft, IBM, and Intel