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Money Masters' Market Pulse Week 39

September 26, 2025

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This week brought big news: Europe’s biggest banks are teaming up to launch a euro stablecoin, Amazon agreed to a $2.5 billion FTC settlement after being accused of tricking Prime customers, and TikTok was spared a U.S. ban thanks to a Trump-approved $14B deal. Meanwhile, the Swiss economy is reeling from 39% U.S. tariffs, U.S. jobless claims tumbled in a surprise labor market win, and the EU is investigating SAP for antitrust violations.

On the earnings front, CarMax stock collapsed, Scholastic’s losses deepened as schools cut spending, while H&M surged on turnaround progress. Tech winners shined too, Micron beat forecasts on AI memory demand and Costco delivered solid results despite tariff headwinds.🌍💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - September 26th, 2025

🌍 Economics:

  1. Swiss Central Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Pain 🇨🇭
    A 39% tariff slapped on Swiss goods is hitting exporters hard, with the central bank warning of weaker growth ahead. Officials say the duties, imposed after failed trade talks, will dampen industrial activity and dent confidence. Read More

  2. U.S. Jobless Claims Drop Sharply 📉
    Filings for unemployment insurance fell to 218,000, well below forecasts of 235,000. The decline eases fears of labor market weakness just a week after the Fed trimmed rates to 4%-4.25%. Read More

  3. European Banks Launch Euro Stablecoin Initiative 💶
    UniCredit, ING, CaixaBank, and others plan to roll out a euro-backed stablecoin next year. The move could draw cautious European investors into digital assets while accelerating the bloc’s digital euro ambitions. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. EU Probes SAP Over Antitrust Concerns 🔍
    The European Commission is investigating whether SAP distorted competition in software maintenance markets. SAP insists it complies with EU law and says it expects no material financial impact. Read More

  2. Trump Approves TikTok Deal 📱
    TikTok’s U.S. arm will be spun into a new $14 billion venture with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX as major investors. ByteDance retains less than 20%, pending Chinese approval. Read More

  3. Amazon Pays $2.5 Billion to Settle FTC Case ⚖️
    Amazon will refund 35 million customers up to $51 each after regulators said it tricked users into Prime subscriptions. The payout includes a $1 billion penalty and $1.5 billion in refunds. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. CarMax Shares Crash After Missed Results 🚗
    Revenue fell 6% to $6.6 billion, while earnings missed estimates at $0.99 per share. Net income dropped nearly 28%, pulling shares to their lowest level since March 2020. Read More

  2. Scholastic Hit by School Funding Uncertainty 📚
    The publisher reported a $97 million quarterly loss as education revenues plunged 28%. Management is considering real estate sale-leasebacks to shore up capital. Read More

  3. H&M Surges on Turnaround Progress 👗
    Operating profit jumped 40% year-over-year to $522 million, topping expectations. Analysts see momentum in the retailer’s restructuring strategy. Read More

  4. Micron Delivers Strong AI-Driven Growth 💾
    Revenue rose to $11.32 billion with EPS of $3.03, both ahead of estimates. The chipmaker forecasts $12.5 billion next quarter as AI demand powers memory sales. Read More

  5. Costco Tops Forecasts with Membership and Online Strength 🛒
    Quarterly revenue hit $86.16 billion, beating forecasts, with EPS at $5.87. E-commerce and membership income surged, though same-store sales growth showed signs of slowing. Read More

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