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🦸‍♀️ “MAMA Stocks” — Zuck’s Ad/AI machine. Hilary Duff’s anti-Ozempic bet. Bill Ackman’s Influencer IPO. +Refresher surge
Hilary Duff invested in & works out with Ladder… In the Ozempic era, muscles matter more.Meta’s ad machine is more efficient than ever… Zuck’s AI budget can acquire Detroit’s Big 3.Bill Ackman has 2 Million followers… and just IPO’d the 1st Influencer hedge fund stock.Plus, Starb ... Show More
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Yesterday
🦶 “Foot Fetish” — Birkenstocks’ nail polish. Dubai’s OPEC exit. NYC’s maiden Air Taxi. +1st AI Store
NYC just got its 1st electric air taxi flight from Joby on Uber… It’s the “1,000-Foot Economy”Birkenstock launched cosmetics for your feet… cause the road to Gen Z is through skin.Dubai just quit OPEC, the cartel that controls oil prices… it’s reflects a new world order for the e ... Show More
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👊 “Real Housewives of Tech” — Elon vs. Altman. Spotify’s Peloton hookup. Ube’s viral surge. +Wedding Dress Ozempic
Spotify is now streaming Peloton workouts… It’s a Taylor-Swift-Travis-Kelce Deal.Ube is the viral produce du jour… like matcha, it’s a case of “Cultural Arbitrage.”Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman began in federal court… The goal is maximum embarrassment.Plus, the hot new wedding trend… ... Show More
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