CBX Daily 6/13/2025

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Majella Mark
June 13, 2025

Today, younger men are taking grooming seriously, but let’s start with how the oil market is about to grow expeditiously…

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African and Caribbean Oil Markets Poised for Major Economic Growth

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The global demand for natural oils is experiencing a surge due to their versatility in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Today, Indonesia and Malaysia dominate the global palm oil market, producing around 85% of the world’s supply. This presents a unique economic opportunity for regions such as Africa and the Caribbean, particularly with red palm and coconut oil. Both areas are historically rich in the natural resources necessary for oil production. At the same time, African countries struggle to compete due to a lack of investment, outdated infrastructure, and economic barriers.

Gen Z Men And The Profitable Disruption of the Grooming Industry

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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 tapping into this market.

Algorithmic Inequity: How AI May Be Denying Black Americans Homeownership

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Artificial intelligence and its inherent bias seem to be an ongoing contributing factor in slowing minorities’ home loan approvals. An investigation by The Markup found lenders were more likely to deny home loans to people of color than to white people with similar financial characteristics. Specifically, 80% of Black applicants are more likely to be rejected, along with 40% of Latino applicants, and 70% of Native American applicants are likely to be denied. How detrimental is the secret bias hidden in mortgage algorithms?

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The U.S. says it's enforcing immigration law, but the raids feel less like justice and more like targeted disruption rather than fighting crime. Is the goal order, or intimidation cloaked in legality?

A. “Poor People Land” by Vybz Kartel – These raids aren’t about law, they’re about reminding the poor who’s really in charge
B. “Order” by Mallie Donn – It’s about time the U.S. took its power back and reclaimed its country by bringing back order by getting rid of undocumented immigrants
C. “Borders” by St. Beauty – Americans love the food, the culture, the music, just not the people who bring it

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Trump Panic Has U.S. Millionaires Fleeing To Swiss Vaults

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High-net worth individuals have had a busy year from seeking greener pastures and now, they're looking for new homes for their assets. Wealthy Americans are opening Swiss bank accounts due to fears related to the Trump administration's policies. If the government introduces capital controls, Swiss bank accounts or other offshore accounts become an option. Affluent individuals may attempt to diversify their assets and protect their wealth from potential devaluation or confiscation.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Acquires Foot Locker In A Monopoly Takeover

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Iconic sports goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS +0.21%) has announced plans to acquire its market rival Foot Locker (FL +0.11%) in a $2.4 billion deal as it seeks to expand its global footprint. It’s an ambitious move that certainly boosts Foot Locker’s profile in the market as well as giving Nike healthy competition from Dick’s revenue that’s already doing exceptionally well. In quarter 1 of the financial year 2025, revenue sales are already up 5.2%.

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The African-Caribbean oil market is turning out to be “Diamonds" as told by Santa Fe Klan and Rick Ross in our CBX Vibes!