CBX Daily 2/13/2026

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Sabrina Lynch
February 13, 2026

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Today, we’re unpacking the unexpected beauty revolution led by Gen Z Men…But let's start with AI Romance fueling a new wave of love scams

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AI Charged Romance Is Increasing Love Scams

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Valentine’s day may be world’s love day but it has also become the ‘simp for you’ scammers who are ready to prey on victims looking for love. Dating websites and apps are rapidly evolving to meet growing consumer demand for new ways to make meaningful connections. Artificial intelligence has been at the forefront of reshaping the dating industry, but the tech has also opened the door to new threats which affect the population’s wellbeing. Over the past five years, people have reported losing a staggering $1.3 billion to romance scams and confidence fraud – with $652 million in losses in 2023 alone.

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Gen Z Men: The Beauty Revolution No One Saw Coming

Forget everything you thought you knew about beauty rules. Gen Z men are stepping firmly into the spotlight, redefining self-care with an impressive 68% jump in skincare use. Grooming is not a ‘girl-thing’ anymore. This demographic is now driving new beauty standards. And while men are embracing their beauty side and challenging traditional beauty norms, the beauty industry is delaying in tapping into this market.

Health Care Is The New Luxury For Half Of America

The rising cost of health care in the U.S. is becoming a critical issue as it now renders health care unaffordable for at least 47% of Americans. Access to affordable health care is essential for individuals to maintain their well-being and address medical needs. However, this is not the case. For every four people, one is unable to cater for their medical costs. Worse still, the demographic that is more vulnerable and at a higher risk of chronic conditions are those aged 50 and above and whose affordability index has dropped eight points.

Why Gen X’s $23 Trillion Spending Power Is the Most Underrated Economic Force

Long overshadowed by the digital dominance of Millennials and the cultural buzz around Gen Z, Generation X is now quietly driving a massive wave of global consumer spending. Born between 1965 and 1980, this cohort has entered its peak earning and spending years, positioning itself as one of the most influential consumer segments of the next decade. Globally, Gen X’s spending power was at $15.2 trillion in 2025, according to NielsenIQ, and that figure is projected to soar to US$23 trillion by 2035. Despite making up only 17% of the population, analysts predict that Gen X will account for the largest share of consumer spending through 2033.

Sports Betting vs. Investing: What Really Grows Your Cash?

Sports betting usually loses money. Saving and investing, while less exciting and adrenaline pumping, are far more reliable ways to grow your money over time, according to historical data. About $1.7 billion in legal sports betting wagers are projected to be placed in February 2026, continuing nearly a decade of record-breaking betting volume that month, according to a projection from Legal Sports Report. For sportsbooks, that’s a great business because big games create the feeling of outsize opportunity, but the math behind gambling hardly changes. Over time, most bettors lose.

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