Private Equity’s Hiring Spree, Klarna’s Rebrand, and SpaceX’s $17B Power Play

Money Masters' Market Kickoff Week 37

September 08, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

It’s not just deals that are heating up — Wall Street is back in hiring mode, and private equity firms are going all in. From Tokyo to New York, firms are fighting to secure talent years before graduation 🎓 as they prepare for the next big wave of deals. Meanwhile, Trump’s latest tax change could mean serious savings for high earners 🏠 but may also blow a hole in the federal budget. And a pending Supreme Court ruling could force the U.S. to return up to $1 trillion in tariffs — a decision with massive economic consequences.

In tech and markets, SpaceX is spending $17 billion to buy up spectrum for Starlink 🚀, Anthropic just agreed to the largest copyright settlement in AI history, and Klarna is trying to reinvent itself as a full-service digital bank ahead of its IPO 💳. Tesla is losing ground in the EV race, while AppLovin and Robinhood are headed to the big leagues with S&P 500 inclusion. If you’ve been busy, don’t worry — we’ve summed up everything you need to know in one fast, sharp read.

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - September 8th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. Private Equity Giants Battle Wall Street in Global Hiring Frenzy 🧑‍💼
    Private equity firms like Apollo and Carlyle are hiring fast — from New York to Tokyo — as they prep for the next wave of deals. Some are offering jobs to students who haven’t even graduated yet, hoping to lock in top talent early. With nearly $1 trillion in cash to invest, they’re racing to build teams before the competition does. Read More

  2. Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Trigger $1 Trillion in Refunds ⚖️
    The Supreme Court will decide if tariffs that raised prices on imports were legal under Trump's trade plan. If they’re ruled illegal, the U.S. government could owe companies refunds of up to $1 trillion. That would be one of the biggest paybacks in history and could cause major disruption to the federal budget. Read More

  3. China’s Exports to U.S. Drop 33% as Trade Tensions Flare 📉
    In August, China sold 33% less to the U.S. compared to last year, as new tariffs and tighter rules hit trade. To make up for it, China increased exports to Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia. But weak domestic demand and falling factory prices still weigh heavily on the Chinese economy. Read More

  4. Trump Raises SALT Deduction Cap to $40,000 for 2025 🏠
    The SALT deduction lets taxpayers subtract state and local taxes — like property or income tax — from their federal tax bill. It was capped at $10,000 in 2017, hurting people in high-tax states. The new $40,000 cap will lower taxes for many middle- and upper-income families but is expected to add over $140 billion to the national debt. Read More

  5. AppLovin and Robinhood Join the S&P 500 Index 📈
    AppLovin and Robinhood will be added to the S&P 500 — the stock market’s most important index — later this month. When this happens, big funds that track the index have to buy their shares. That’s why both stocks jumped 7% after the news. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. SpaceX Buys Spectrum from EchoStar in $17 Billion Deal 🛰️
    SpaceX is spending $17 billion to buy wireless spectrum — the invisible airwaves that power phone and internet signals — to boost its satellite service, Starlink. The deal ends a federal probe into EchoStar’s underused assets. It also means Starlink users may soon get better coverage directly from satellites. Read More

  2. Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion in Landmark Copyright Case 📚
    AI company Anthropic agreed to pay authors $3,000 per book for using their work without permission to train its chatbot. It will also delete the illegally sourced data. This is the biggest copyright settlement ever and could change how AI companies handle content. Read More

  3. Broadcom Lands $10 Billion AI Chip Deal, Likely with OpenAI 🤖
    Broadcom says a major customer has placed a $10 billion order for its AI chips, which help power advanced computing. Analysts believe the buyer is OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This could make Broadcom a top supplier in the growing AI race. Read More

  4. Docusign Surges on Strong AI Tools and Big Clients ✍️
    Docusign’s sales hit $800 million last quarter, boosted by new AI features that help automate document work. It added 9% more customers and saw a rise in big clients spending over $300,000 a year. The company raised its outlook, and the stock jumped over 5%. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Klarna Aims for $14 Billion IPO as It Pivots to Digital Banking 🏦
    Klarna wants to move beyond “Buy Now, Pay Later” and be seen as a real digital bank with savings accounts and debit cards. It lost $53 million last quarter but grew revenue 20% and is now going public. Investors will decide if this makeover justifies a $14 billion valuation. Read More

  2. Tesla’s U.S. Market Share Falls Below 40% for First Time Since 2017 ⚡
    Tesla now controls just 38% of the U.S. electric vehicle market, down from over 80% a few years ago. Buyers are choosing newer models and better deals from competitors like Hyundai and Volkswagen. Meanwhile, Tesla has delayed plans for a cheaper EV. Read More

  3. Dollar General Warns of Strained Shoppers Despite Strong Quarter 🛒
    Dollar General beat expectations with higher earnings and raised its outlook for the year. But it warned that low-income shoppers are starting to feel financial pressure. Executives expect a slowdown later this year, especially during the holidays. Read More

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