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It's Tune-in Tuesdays!
Kori Hale
March 25, 2025
Today, investors at Apple are backing their DEI, but let’s start with how Westbrook and 24KGoldn are stacking up rapidly…
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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.
 CBX Vibe: | As the cost of healthcare care continues to rise in the U.S., medical tourism, a process of traveling to a different country for procedures is becoming increasingly popular. Pop culture stars like Kim Kardashian West and Nikki Minaj who receive major attention for their shapely physiques have become the modern-day apogee of plastic-surgery normalization. With cost savings of up to 90% for surgical or cosmetic procedures, the medical tourism market is expected to reach more than $200 billion globally by 2027. |
BBL Surgery Fuels Growth In The $200 Billion Medical Tourism Industry
 CBX Vibe: | As the cost of healthcare care continues to rise in the U.S., medical tourism, a process of traveling to a different country for procedures is becoming increasingly popular. Pop culture stars like Kim Kardashian West and Nikki Minaj who receive major attention for their shapely physiques have become the modern-day apogee of plastic-surgery normalization. With cost savings of up to 90% for surgical or cosmetic procedures, the medical tourism market is expected to reach more than $200 billion globally by 2027. |
Tune-in Tuesdays!
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
What are your thoughts on this? Tune in next Tuesday to see which jam captures the prevailing sentiment! |
Last week’s results are in and it’s seems LVMH’s top position is ‘Irreplaceable’ despite the age
Gen Z And AI Experts On The Rise As Chief Transformation Officers Fade Out
 CBX Vibe: | As we enter a new era in the workforce, the traditional C-suite landscape is moving toward a rapid transformation. The relentless pace of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is expected to make several critical executive roles, particularly chief transformation officers, obsolete within the next five years, marking the emergence of a new landscape where chief AI officers and chief information/data officers will become more prominent. |
U.S. Retail Sales Decline Sharply Amid Economic Uncertainty
 CBX Vibe: | Retail sales in the U.S. saw a sharp decline in January, dropping 0.9%, the largest monthly decrease in nearly two years. This downturn reflects mounting pressure on the economy, as looming tariffs, persistent inflation, and extreme weather conditions continue to impact both businesses and consumers. Hurricanes, wildfires, and winter storms have disrupted supply chains, damaging retail infrastructure, delaying shipments, and limiting product availability. |
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Poppi’s star-studded deal screams “We Going Up” as Traum Summerz tells it in our CBX Vibes! |  |