CBX Daily 3/31/2025

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Claire Moraa
March 31, 2025

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Today, the climb to riches is not fair, but let’s start with how start-ups could spark a digital flare…

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The Future Of Digital Transformation Is In The Hands Of Tech Entrepreneurs  

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The world is rapidly changing and each industry is leaning towards digital transformation to scale their businesses. With the help of tech entrepreneurs like Lucas Diaz of Ludia Consulting, Jacqueline Shorter-Beauchamp of Engaged Media Studios, and Dexter Hardy of Ntegral, who are part of Microsoft's (MSFT +0.47%) Black Partnership Growth Initiative, businesses can leverage their innovations to solve critical challenges they face.  

Why Black Wealth Isn’t Built With Brick & Mortar Yet            

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Homeownership is supposed to be the great equalizer. Buy a home, build equity, get on the ladder, move up in life. But in 2025, Black families are still largely locked out of that promise. And it’s not for a lack of ambition. Let’s talk numbers—briefly. Only 44.1% of Black Americans own homes. White Americans? 74.5%. That gap is wider than it was 60 years ago.  

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The High Price of Higher Ed: How Tuition and Stress Are Shaping Student Lives          

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The financial weight of higher education is mentally draining Black Americans with student loan debt. A recent survey conducted by ELVTR, revealed that 54% of respondents said their mental health struggles are directly related to student loan debt. Nearly two-thirds of those polled can barely afford or can’t afford their loan payments at all, with minorities like Black borrowers facing the most debt.  The financial strain, emotional burden, and mental distress of student loan debt begs the question, is it all worth it? 

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Tesla's sales have so far dropped by 45% and it’s all attributed to Elon Musk's ties to Trump. Does the sales dip reflect an issue with Tesla’s brand image or is it just a temporary setback linked to political affiliations?

A. "Take a Bow" by Rihanna – Tesla’s struggle is a public relations issue due to Musk's controversial political associations. Musk should pick a side to avoid further tarnishing the brand’s image
B."Rolling in the Deep" by Adele – Tesla's struggles are a warning sign that the company's troubles may run deeper than just politics, with mounting competition and market saturation starting to affect its dominance
C. "No Scrubs" by TLC – Tesla is no longer invincible and the company’s reliance on Musk's persona might be backfiring. Consumers are taking a stand and anyone can be a casualty

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Chargeback Scams Threaten Billion-Dollar Food Delivery Market        

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Food delivery services are thriving, but so are fraudulent refund schemes that threaten the industry’s financial stability. With 48% of consumer fraud cases tied to false refund requests, many restaurants are being forced to absorb the losses while footing hefty bills. The explosion of online food delivery, growing from 800 million users in 2018 to 2.9 billion in 2024, has made it easier for scammers to exploit refund loopholes. This has left restaurants—especially small businesses—vulnerable to financial strain, often without recourse against dishonest customers. 

Poppi Investors Russell Westbrook, 24KGoldn Cash In On $2B PepsiCo Deal      

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PepsiCo's (PEP 1/16%) $1.95 billion acquisition of Poppi soda stands as one of the most impressive success stories in the beverage industry. This deal has brought substantial returns to its star-studded roster of investors including NBA star Russell Westbrook, musician 24KGoldn and actress Olivia Munn. The acquisition has $300 million in predicted cash tax benefits. 

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