Broadcom as a Barometer for the Global Smartphone Market

The transcript discusses Broadcom's significant role in the smartphone industry, highlighting its sales to Apple and Samsung. Despite a decline in wireless business sales, Broadcom has outperformed stock indices. The chip industry faces challenges with excess inventory and slowing demand, particularly in data centers. Broadcom's acquisition of CA Technologies marks a strategic shift from hardware to software, which analysts believe will drive future growth.

What percentage of Broadcom's revenue is attributed to Apple?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 10%

What is the new concern facing the chip industry according to the transcript?

• Rising production costs

• Increased competition

• Slowing demand in data centers

• Lack of innovation

How did Broadcom manage weaker demand in smartphones in the past?

• By increasing marketing efforts

• By relying on data center chip sales

• By reducing production costs

• By expanding into new markets

What was the market's reaction to Broadcom's acquisition of CA Technologies?

• Analysts were optimistic

• Shares fell the most on record

• Shares rose significantly

• There was no significant change

What is expected to be the main driver of Broadcom's sales growth in 2019?

• Expansion into new markets

• New product launches

• The CA Technologies deal

• Increased smartphone sales