Wall Street Backs AI, Oil Reroutes Shake Markets, and Bitcoin Goes Pro 💥🌍

Money Masters' Market Kickoff Week 26

June 23, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

This week’s Market Kickoff is packed with power moves, market shifts, and strategic pivots you need to know. 💼 Vultr just secured $329 million in debt from Wall Street giants like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs to fuel its AI infrastructure ambitions, signaling growing confidence in smaller cloud providers. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions flare as oil tankers reroute from the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude prices higher amid uncertainty.

In tech, Novo Nordisk cut ties with Hims & Hers, accusing the telehealth firm of deceptive marketing and unsafe practices around Wegovy knock-offs. Over in crypto, Anthony Pompliano's ProCap is raising $750 million to launch a bitcoin-native financial platform, aiming to become the Goldman Sachs of digital assets.

Finally, in today’s Article of the Day, we explore whether Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) can outperform Lump Sum investing, with real-world data across Tesla, Gold, Oil, ETFs, and Bitcoin. 📉📈

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - June 23rd, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. Oil Tankers Reroute Amid Middle East Tensions ⛽
    Following a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, at least six vessels—including crude and chemical tankers—temporarily reversed from the Strait of Hormuz, heightening concerns over a potential oil chokepoint disruption. The strait handles 20% of global petroleum traffic. Read More

  2. ProCap Raises $750M to Launch Bitcoin-Native Financial Firm ₿
    Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap will go public via SPAC and aims to hold $1B in bitcoin while offering lending, trading, and capital markets—all denominated in BTC. It’s a bold play toward building a Goldman Sachs on top of a bitcoin treasury. Read More

  3. U.S. Home Prices Hit Record High, But Sellers Expect More 🏠
    The median home sold for $396,500 last month—yet this trailed the $422,000 asking price. Buyers now have more leverage, as inventory rises and overpriced homes linger. Read More

  4. Investor Optimism Hits 3-Month High as Recession Fears Ease 📊
    BofA's June survey shows sentiment rebounded, with fund managers increasing exposure to emerging markets and trimming cash holdings. The majority now foresee a soft landing, though stagflation fears and dollar underweighting persist. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Vultr Secures $329M Debt to Expand AI Hosting 💾
    Cloud provider Vultr raised fresh capital from top banks like JPMorgan and Goldman to scale its AI infrastructure, with rates significantly lower than recent competitors like CoreWeave. The firm is profitable and may consider an IPO. Read More

  2. Novo Nordisk Cuts Wegovy Deal with Hims & Hers 💉
    Novo accused Hims & Hers of violating compounding laws and deceptive practices around knock-offs of weight loss drug Wegovy. Shares of Hims & Hers dropped 20% after Novo cited safety concerns and sourcing violations. Read More

  3. Trump Media Approves $400M Stock Buyback 📈
    Backed by $3B in reserves, Trump Media will retire shares and warrants via open market repurchases. This move follows a massive $2.5B raise and comes despite reporting a $400M annual loss on just $3.6M in revenue. Read More

  4. Prosus CEO Predicts India’s First $100B Tech Giant 🇮🇳
    With $10B invested in Indian startups like Swiggy and Meesho, Prosus is betting the region will produce a tech titan rivaling Tencent. Five IPOs are expected this year as local markets mature. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Kroger Hikes Outlook as Budget Shoppers Drive Growth 🛒
    Q1 results beat earnings expectations as Kroger leaned into cheaper private-label brands. E-commerce surged 15%, and full-year sales guidance was raised as inflation-wary consumers chose to dine in. Read More

  2. Darden Restaurants Surpasses Forecasts, Plans $1B Buyback 🍝
    Olive Garden’s comeback deal and LongHorn’s strong performance drove better-than-expected sales. The group also plans to offload Bahama Breeze and focus on higher-growth brands. Read More

  3. CarMax Beats Profit Estimates as Retail Sales Rise 🚗
    Used car retailer CarMax posted $1.38 EPS for Q1, topping forecasts as retail vehicle revenue jumped 7.5% on 9% more units sold. Falling average prices didn’t dent margins, with gross profit up 13%. Read More

🔍 🔍 The Article of the Day: Dollar-Cost Averaging – Steady Beats Flashy? 💸📈

Want to know if slow and steady really wins the race in investing? Our deep dive breaks down Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) — a strategy where you invest the same amount regularly, no matter the market mood. We compare DCA vs. Lump Sum across Tesla, Gold, Oil, Bitcoin, and ETFs. 📊 While lump sum investing soared in bull markets like Bitcoin, DCA proved safer in rocky ones like Oil. 😌 For investors who value consistency and lower risk, DCA can be a smart, stress-free approach.

📲 Dive into the full analysis in today’s featured article: Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum — Which One’s Right for You? (Available now on our app)

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