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Jan 2025
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🚽 “Lattes & Lavatories” — Starbucks’ po...

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Starbucks’ is trying to save “the 3rd place”... by ending their open doors bathroom policy.

Greedy LA landlords are jacking up rents 100%... but there could be a housing market silver lining.

Planet Fitness stock hit an all-time high… but its greatest risk is “a run on the gym”.

Plus, Philadelphia Eagles WR AJ Brown read a book during a playoff game… now it’s #1 on Amazon.


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