Hyundai Onshores Big, 23andMe Crashes, M&A Reignites

Money Masters' Market Kickoff Week 13

March 24, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

This week’s market news is all about bold moves and big shifts. 🇺🇸 Hyundai is going all-in on U.S. manufacturing with a $20 billion onshoring plan to sidestep looming tariffs. Meanwhile, biotech darling 23andMe has hit rock bottom, filing for bankruptcy and losing its CEO. But it’s not all bad news — Google just dropped $32 billion on cloud security firm Wiz, marking one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions ever and signaling that M&A is finally heating up again 🔥.

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📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - March 24th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. James Hardie to Acquire AZEK in $8.75 Billion Deal 🧱
    Australian building materials giant James Hardie will acquire U.S.-based AZEK in a cash and stock deal, offering a 37.4% premium per share. The move boosts Hardie’s U.S. footprint and product offerings in outdoor living, but its stock fell 10.4% amid dilution concerns. Read More

  2. Singapore Inflation Hits 4-Year Low at 0.9% 🧊
    Headline inflation slowed to 0.9% in February, while core inflation fell to 0.6%, the lowest since 2020. With cost pressures cooling faster than expected, Singapore’s central bank may ease policy further as 2025 GDP growth forecasts decline to 1%–3%. Read More

  3. StubHub Files for IPO After $8.7B in 2024 Ticket Sales 🎟️
    StubHub is finally heading to the NYSE after delaying its IPO last summer. Despite a slight net loss in 2024, the company saw strong growth with 40M tickets sold and a 27% increase in merchandise sales. It's targeting a multi-billion-dollar valuation under ticker "STUB." Read More

  4. Hyundai Commits $20B to U.S. Expansion Amid Tariff Fears 🇺🇸🔧
    The South Korean auto giant is investing $20B in U.S. operations, including a $5B Louisiana steel plant and a third EV facility in Georgia, aiming to localize ahead of Trump’s looming tariff deadline. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Ant Group Mixes Chinese & U.S. Chips to Cut AI Costs 🤖
    Ant Group is blending Nvidia, AMD, Alibaba, and Huawei chips to train AI more efficiently, slashing costs by 20%. The firm also rolled out healthcare AI solutions now deployed in major Chinese hospitals, using models like Qwen and BaiLing to enhance diagnostics and patient service. Read More

  2. Klarna Lands DoorDash Deal Ahead of Hotly Anticipated IPO 🚗💳
    Klarna becomes DoorDash’s first BNPL partner in the U.S., offering flexible checkout options like pay-in-4 or payday alignment. With revenue up 24% and IPO buzz building, Klarna is also set to power BNPL for Walmart-backed OnePay. Read More

  3. 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy as CEO Steps Down 🧬📉
    The once high-flying DNA testing firm filed Chapter 11 and plans a court-led asset sale. CEO Anne Wojcicki resigned and intends to bid for the company after her offer to take it private was rejected. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. FedEx Cuts Forecast for 3rd Time, Stock Tumbles 📦
    FedEx revised its outlook downward for the third straight quarter, citing economic uncertainty and rising costs. Analysts trimmed price targets, but most maintained “buy” ratings, pointing to future cost-cutting initiatives and long-term recovery potential. Shares are down 20% YTD. Read More

  2. Nike Warns of Steeper Q4 Sales Drop Amid Turnaround Plan 👟
    Nike beat Q3 earnings expectations, but warned of sharper Q4 revenue declines due to restructuring, new tariffs, and global uncertainty. The brand is navigating volatile FX, taxes, and soft consumer confidence. Read More

  3. Micron Posts Strong Q2 as AI Demand Fuels Data Center Sales 💾
    Revenue surged 38% and profits nearly quadrupled, powered by booming AI chip demand. Micron’s bullish outlook exceeded Wall Street forecasts, lifting investor confidence ahead of a major growth cycle. Read More

🔍 Deep Dive: Google’s $32B Wiz Acquisition Revives Big Tech Deal-Making 💼🔐

📜 The Backstory:
After a freeze in tech M&A due to rising interest rates and regulatory pushback — led by FTC Chair Lina Khan — Google’s return to the table marks a turning point. The tech giant first tried acquiring Wiz in 2023 for $23 billion, but the deal fell through. Now, in 2025, Google is back with a $32 billion all-cash offer to buy the cloud security leader — one of the largest cybersecurity deals ever.

📊 Deal Specs:
Wiz will join Google Cloud to bolster multicloud and AI-native security. The platform will remain compatible with AWS, Azure, and Oracle, keeping customer flexibility intact. The agreement includes a $1 billion breakup fee — a clear sign of Google’s commitment. As AI reshapes both attack surfaces and defenses, Wiz's integration with Google strengthens end-to-end security in an AI-driven era.

🚀 Why It Matters:
This deal signals that tech M&A is officially back. It’s a major liquidity event for VCs and private equity investors — including Sequoia, Insight Partners, and Andreessen Horowitz — offering long-awaited returns. It also underscores that cybersecurity remains one of the hottest sectors in enterprise tech. For the broader market, it's a green light: capital is flowing again, and the acquisition engine is revving back up.

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