Twitter’s Junk Bond Sale Ties for Record-Low Yield

Twitter’s Junk Bond Sale Ties for Record-Low Yield

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The video discusses Twitter's upsized offering, which surprised analysts with its high yield and quality bid. It compares Twitter to other tech companies like Tesla and Uber, highlighting its positive cash flow and profitability. The discussion then shifts to future market predictions, suggesting a higher bid for Single B and select Triple C investments. The video concludes with an analysis of Triple B's performance, emphasizing the Federal Reserve's role in stabilizing the market and supporting these investments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial size of Twitter's offering before it was upsized?

600 million

800 million

500 million

700 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tech companies are mentioned as comparisons to Twitter in the market?

Apple and Google

Tesla and Uber

Microsoft and IBM

Amazon and Facebook

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Twitter's financials surprised analysts?

Negative cash flow

High debt levels

Positive cash flow and profitability

Low market share

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant factor in the performance of Triple B's this year?

Federal Reserve's intervention

Increased competition

Decreasing market demand

Rising interest rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the market's expectation regarding the Federal Reserve's actions last year?

That the Fed would remain neutral

That the Fed would continue hiking rates

That the Fed would lower interest rates

That the Fed would increase market liquidity