CBX Daily 12/23/2025

Today, Tech or Hype? AI’s $1 Trillion Question in 2025… But First, Why Professional Santa Is Quietly Cashing In

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Professional Santa’s Holiday Earnings Continue To Level Up

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From small businesses to parades, company parties and department stores dressing up as jolly old Saint Nick to spread Christmas cheer is a lucrative business. Despite the fact that St. Nick is a fictional character, Black Santa’s across the country can command nearly $400 or more per hour for their services. As the Christmas holiday rolls around again Black Santa’s remain booked, busy and sometimes hard to find.

Tech or Hype? The Truth About AI Investing in 2025

The last few days saw many of our beloved tech stocks take a beating. And it’s got people asking: Is the $1.5 trillion capital investment in Generative AI paying off? While AI promises to revolutionize industries by increasing efficiency and unlocking new capabilities, it also raises alarms about the potential displacement of millions of jobs. 40% of global employment is exposed to AI. According to a World Economic Forum report, 85 million jobs could be displaced by 2025 due to automation and AI, while 97 million new roles might emerge.

White House $1B Pledge Seeks to Power Inclusive Growth in Latin America

In a groundbreaking move from the White House $1 billion has been earmarked to fuel the dreams of Latin American entrepreneurs across the Western Hemisphere, with the launch of the Americas Partnership Investor Network. This massive injection of capital is set to shake up the start-up scene, promising to spark innovation and drive economic growth.

Why Are Millennials Replacing The Money Phone With Mobile Payments?

The money phone is soon to be a relic of the past as more millennials look to their smartphones as the primary means of making financial transactions. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) mobile payments have been dominating the U.S. mobile payment market with transaction value expected to reach $18.8 trillion by 2030. With Pew Trusts finding that 14% of Black people made a mobile payment, what are banks and financial technology companies going to have to do to respond to the needs of this coveted group of consumers?

Levelling The Unequal Playing Field In Homeownership

Among the list of things in the American dream, homeownership stands as a significant milestone. However, the path to this dream is uneven, with Black and Hispanic homeowners often facing higher hurdles. Historically, systemic barriers and discriminatory practices have contributed to the unequal playing field in homeownership for Blacks and Hispanics.

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