Prof G Markets: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Consumer Culture
In this special edition of Prof G Markets, Scott shares his childhood experience of holiday sales, as well as his thoughts on a new retail tactic that’s driving consumers to stores. We also hear from Katherine Cullen, the senior director of industry and consumer insights for the National Retail Federation, on the state of retail sales in an inflationary, post-corona economy. Scott closes out the show with advice to those who’ve been laid off ahead of this week's unemployment numbers. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Nov 202221min
No Mercy / No Malice: The Cosmic Opportunity
As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Nov 202211min
Office Hours: Apple Stock and China. Should Young People Pursue a Career in Sales? And How to Bounce Back After Layoffs
Scott takes a question about tensions between China and Taiwan and the potential impact on Apple stock. He then shares his thoughts on a career in sales and finishes with a pep talk to a listener who was recently laid off. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Nov 202213min
Prof G Markets: Target and Walmart Earnings, Hedge Funds and Pinterest, and Estée Lauder Buys Tom Ford
Description: This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why Target and Walmart had such contrasting earnings reports for the third quarter, and offers his insight on Target’s brand strategy. He then shares his thoughts on why hedge funds might be buying up shares of Pinterest, and whether hedge fund disclosures are worth paying attention to for the typical investor. Scott also examines Estée Lauder’s acquisition of Tom Ford, and gives advice to entrepreneurs on how to gauge when it’s time to sell a company. Show Notes: Target and Walmart Hedge funds and Pinterest Estée Lauder and Tom Ford Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Nov 202229min
No Mercy / No Malice: AI
As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Nov 202217min
Money and Power in the World of Soccer — with Rory Smith
Rory Smith, the chief soccer correspondent of The New York Times and author of the new book, Expected Goals: The Story of how Data Conquered Football and Changed the Game Forever, joins Scott to discuss the state of play in professional soccer and what to expect during the upcoming World Cup. Follow Rory on Twitter, @RorySmith. Scott opens with his thoughts on Walgreens moving further into the healthcare space, as well as Gap's decision to start selling on Amazon’s marketplace. Algebra of Happiness: respect our institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Nov 202243min
Office Hours: Will Boom Supersonic Planes Live Up to the Hype? Buying Amazon Stock and Taking a Gap Year Before College
Scott takes a question about the future of Boom Supersonic. He then shares his thoughts on owning Amazon stock and offers suggestions on how to best take advantage of a gap year before college. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Nov 202215min
The FTX Meltdown Explained — with David Yermack
Professor Yermack, Chair of the Finance Department at NYU Stern, explains how and why FTX fell apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Nov 202224min
