Prof G Markets: First Quarter Review — with Aswath Damodaran
May 6, 2024
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Finance professor Aswath Damodaran discusses AI impact on Big Tech earnings, Meta and Google's dividends, death of corporate governance in tech, and May market predictions. Insightful look at tech giants' Q1 performance and dividend speculations.
AI influenced Big Tech earnings, Meta and Google dividend decisions reflect corporate lifecycle, tech firms lack corporate governance.
May crucial for market mood, adjust investment strategy accordingly, markets may fluctuate unpredictably.
Digital marketing leaders offer weekly insights, betterhelp for stress management, internal conflicts impact Paramount's future in entertainment industry.
Deep dives
Shifting Landscape of Digital Marketing
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Impact of Stress on Performance
Stress can be beneficial in small doses, preventing boredom and complacency. However, excessive stress can lead to performance decline and feelings of being overwhelmed. BetterHelp offers online therapy as a safe space to manage stress effectively and enhance emotional well-being.
Paramount Drama and Leadership Clash
The recent drama at Paramount highlights clashes between the CEO and the controlling shareholder, impacting the company's future. Such internal conflicts have the potential to drive Paramount towards challenges and uncertainties in the entertainment industry.
Tech Giants' Earnings Performance
Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon displayed double-digit revenue growth, primarily fueled by their cloud business success. This growth is attributed to AI-related advancements, where exclusive data access and immense computing power provide a competitive edge.
Implications of Catastrophic Risk in Investments
The discussion on catastrophic risk delves into the distinction between incremental and catastrophic risks in investing. While incremental risks impact sales and earnings, catastrophic risks can pose existential threats to companies, necessitating a nuanced approach to risk management in investments.
Aswath Damodaran returns to the show to discuss the impact AI had on Big Tech’s Q1 earnings. He breaks down the significance behind Meta and Google’s decisions to start paying a dividend and what it means about their places in the corporate lifecycle. He also shares his thoughts on the death of corporate governance at tech companies. Finally, he explains why May will be a “make or break” month for the mood of the markets – and how you should invest accordingly.