The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Prof G Markets: Is AI CapEx Out of Control? + Bill Ackman’s IPO Failure
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Aug 5, 2024 The discussion kicks off with insights from the latest Fed meeting and disappointing earnings from Starbucks and Delta. Capital expenditures in AI are explored as they spiral out of control, with Scott breaking down the implications. Bill Ackman's struggle to garner interest for his IPO reveals the disconnect between online personas and investment realities. In a humorous twist, tech companies’ failures to create real change are critiqued, emphasizing the importance of discipline and tangible results in the investment landscape.
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Strong US Economy vs. Public Perception
- The US economy is currently outperforming most other nations, with low unemployment and high GDP growth.
- Despite strong economic indicators, public perception of the economy remains negative, possibly due to poor communication by Democrats.
Consumer Sentiment and Fed Meeting
- Consumer sentiment is more closely tied to political affiliation than actual economic conditions.
- Jerome Powell's clear statement suggests a potential interest rate cut as soon as September.
Starbucks' China Struggles and Elliott's Intervention
- Starbucks, heavily invested in China, has seen declining sales despite doubling its stores there.
- Elliott Management, an activist investor, is likely to push Starbucks for cost-cutting measures, similar to their intervention at Salesforce.