The Best One Yet ☄️ “The 4 Frontiers” — Space Inc.’s Trump jump. X’s Venmo-y Visa deal. Royal Caribbean’s value meal.
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Jan 29, 2025 Space stocks are taking off with Trump’s Mars promises, setting the stage for a new dawn in the cosmos. X's partnership with Visa shakes up financial transactions, offering a Venmo-like experience. Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean continues to soar, proving that cruises are the ultimate budget-friendly getaway. Plus, Progressive Soup's quirky chicken noodle cough drop might just redefine sick days. From space exploration to culinary creativity, the discussions spark intrigue and laughter.
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X Money's Slow Start
- Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) is partnering with Visa to offer a Venmo-like payment feature called X Money.
- This move towards becoming a "everything app" has been slow, with regulatory hurdles and missed deadlines.
Direct Deposit Key to Financial Success
- The true measure of success in the financial industry is securing direct deposits from users.
- Direct deposit acts as the anchor for other financial products and services.
Royal Caribbean's Comeback
- Royal Caribbean Cruises has seen an 8x increase in stock value since mid-2022, outperforming Bitcoin.
- The cruise line is expanding from oceans to rivers, starting with European river cruises.