Bloomberg Market Wrap 5/15: Haven Yen, Walmart and Life Sciences

The video discusses market trends, focusing on the yen's performance and its implications for the S&P 500. It previews Walmart's earnings, highlighting expected growth in same-store and online sales, despite profitability challenges. The impact of the trade war on life sciences companies, particularly Agilent, is also examined, noting significant sales exposure to China and recent declines in performance.

What has been the trend of the yen since mid-April?

• It has been fluctuating.

• It has been declining.

• It has been stable.

• It has been climbing.

What is a key metric for Walmart's expected growth?

• Same-store sales

• Total revenue

• Number of new stores

• Employee count

What is one of the challenges Walmart faces in its online business?

• Lack of competition

• High profitability

• Unprofitable online sales

• Decreasing customer base

Which company was the worst performer in the S&P 500 due to the trade war?

• Amazon

• Agilent

• Apple

• Walmart

What percentage of Agilent's sales come directly from China?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 50%