The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Prof G Markets: ByteDance’s Black Box, Target’s Inventory Turnaround, and the Resale Watch Market
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Nov 20, 2023 
Scott Galloway hosts Ed Elson, a market analysis contributor, to dissect recent financial trends. They dive into ByteDance's impressive revenue amidst skepticism over its numbers, questioning if we can trust private Chinese data. Target's robust earnings are celebrated, with an emphasis on effective inventory strategies compared to competitors. Lastly, they tackle the luxury watch market's decline, arguing against viewing these timepieces as investments and acknowledging their unique sentimental value.
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