The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Prof G Markets: The Texas Stock Exchange + Is Short Selling a Dying Strategy?
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Jun 10, 2024 Explore the launch of Texas's new stock exchange, aiming to disrupt Wall Street's hold on trading. Dive into the decline of short selling as a strategy, shaped by market trends over the past decade. Enjoy humorous takes on the cultural clash between Texas and New York, including the quirks of job interviews involving parents. Hear insights on influential tech figures shaping market perceptions and the ongoing debate around personal finance management. Plus, predictions on GameStop's future in a shifting marketplace add a thrilling edge!
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Streaming Market Dynamics
- The streaming market, initially overvalued, is consolidating, giving pricing power to larger players like Netflix and Spotify.
- This allows them to raise prices, improving profitability after a period of over-investment in content.
E-Trade's Risk Management
- E-Trade might be banning Keith Gill (Roaring Kitty) not solely for market manipulation, but to mitigate risk.
- They're likely trying to avoid a Robinhood-like situation where extreme volatility in meme stocks creates unmanageable capital requirements.
Platform Dilemma
- Online platforms face a dilemma when dealing with influential but problematic users.
- Banning them is justified but risks alienating their followers and losing revenue, as seen with Trump and potentially Keith Gill.