U.S. Industrial Production Soars 1.3% in November

The video covers several business and economic topics. BC Partners has acquired PetSmart for $8.3 billion, outbidding competitors like KKR and Apollo Global Management. The US manufacturing sector is experiencing significant growth, with industrial production rising notably. Meanwhile, the Russian ruble has depreciated against the US dollar, putting pressure on the Central Bank to intervene. Lastly, Sony is managing a crisis involving leaked emails and documents, which include sensitive information about salaries and private communications.

Which company led the acquisition of PetSmart?

• BC Partners

• Apollo Global Management

• KKR

• Leon Black

What was the main challenge faced by PetSmart?

• Declining pet ownership

• Lack of innovation

• Competition from Amazon

• High production costs

In which sector did the US see significant growth?

• Healthcare

• Manufacturing

• Finance

• Technology

What was the exchange rate of the ruble to the dollar mentioned in the video?

• 65 to the dollar

• 60 to the dollar

• 55 to the dollar

• 50 to the dollar

What type of information was leaked from Sony?

• Financial reports

• Salaries and private emails

• Product designs

• Marketing strategies