Everything Old is New Again with Deirdre Bosa | Okay, Computer.
Jan 3, 2024
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Tech-focused expert Deirdre Bosa discusses topics such as tech stocks starting the year off in the red, Apple's downgrade at Barclay's, the ad model of mega-cap tech companies, rising LinkedIn ad prices, OpenAI's revenue, the AI hype train, the IPO market, and Canva's stock sale.
Barclays' downgrade of Apple highlights the potential risks for the company's services division, including slower growth and decreased payments from Google.
The podcast emphasizes the growing importance of advertising as a revenue stream for tech companies, including the potential entry of Microsoft and Apple into the ad space and the transformative impact on gig economy businesses.
Deep dives
Tech Check: Reviewing the Tech Trends of 2021 and Predictions for 2022
The podcast episode reflects on the major tech trends of 2021, such as the acceleration of e-commerce and work-from-home culture. It also highlights the potential convergence of AI and Web 3, as well as the expected pickup in private market activity. The discussion then shifts to the performance of public markets in the new year, with insights on sentiment, valuations, and the impact of rising yields on high valuation tech stocks. The conversation further explores the advertising landscape and the potential shift towards ad-supported models in streaming services. The episode concludes with discussions on the future of generative AI and the challenges of valuations and IPOs in the tech sector.
Apple's Downgrade and Weaker Services Growth
The podcast episode brings attention to Barclays' downgrade of Apple, citing weaker than expected services growth. It discusses the implications of this downgrade, considering Apple's previous strong performance and the importance of services revenue. The conversation also touches on the potential risks for Apple's services division, such as a potential deceleration in the payments received from Google for being the default search engine. The impact of slower services growth in regions like China is also highlighted.
The Future of Advertising in Tech Companies
The episode explores the growing importance of advertising as a revenue stream for tech companies. It discusses the dominance of companies like Alphabet and Meta (formerly Facebook) in the digital ad market and the potential for other tech giants like Microsoft and Apple to enter the ad space. The conversation delves into the ad-supported models in streaming services and the potential acceptance of ads by younger audiences. It also considers the role of advertising in transforming gig economy businesses like Uber and DoorDash into more profitable ventures.
Predictions for Mega Cap Tech Stocks and Generative AI Companies
The podcast episode speculates on the performance of mega cap tech stocks and generative AI companies in 2024. It highlights the possibility of a pullback in mega cap tech stocks and the need for consolidation or a correction before higher highs can be achieved. The conversation also discusses the challenges for generative AI companies, including valuations, competition, and the potential for M&A activity. The episode concludes by contemplating the future of IPOs and the role of private markets in determining the success of tech companies.