The chapter discusses a new Chinese-based e-commerce business, Xi'an, that is intending to go public. The company is popular among young consumers but has drawn criticism for its fast fashion and waste associated with it. They benefit from an import rule in the US and have an advantage in generating cash flow. However, there are concerns about regulatory scrutiny, forced labor in the supply chain, and the environmental impact of fast fashion. The chapter also mentions a similar company, Taimu, owned by Pin Do Do, which has shown fantastic growth. The potential IPO for Xi'an is estimated to be between 66 billion to 90 billion dollars.
With Cyber Monday and Black Friday results in the bag, it’s looking like it might be a better fourth quarter for retailers and e-commerce than we originally thought.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Early Cyber Monday results and why consumer spend isn’t slowing down quite yet.
- News that Chinese fast fashion company Shein will likely be coming public in 2024.
- How Weight Watchers is adjusting its strategy to incorporate weight loss drugs.
(15:26) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp answer listener questions about letting winning stocks run, the early days of your personal finance journey, open enrollment options, and filling your portfolio with treasuries.
Companies discussed: WW, NVDA, MSFT, APPL
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
Engineers: Dan Boyd
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