The Best One Yet š āMission: iMpossibleā ā Appleās Hoarderās Quarter. The Cars-becoming-Spas trend. Elonās DOGE exit.
May 2, 2025
Luxury cars are embracing wellness trends, but will drivers shell out for in-car spas? Elon Muskās departure from Dogecoin raises financial eyebrows, prompting a look at savings versus spending. Appleās recent operations are likened to a cinematic heist, mirroring their logistical maneuvers. Plus, the Kentucky Derby sparks curiosity with surprising statistics about winning horses named with 'S.' Tune in for a mix of business insight and quirky anecdotes!
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Kentucky Derby "S" Winners
- 13% of Kentucky Derby winners have names starting with "S," like Secretariat and Seattle Slew.
- This letter "S" wins four times more than expected by alphabet share, suggesting a quirky naming pattern.
Apple's Mission Impossible Airlift
- Apple airlifted $2 billion worth of iPhones from India overnight to avoid tariffs.
- Half of U.S.-bound iPhones are now made in India as part of Apple's major production shift.
The Hoarder's Quarter Insight
- The second quarter of the year is the "hoarder's quarter" as consumers stockpile items before tariffs rise.
- Apple earnings reflect this consumer hoarding behavior amid ongoing U.S.-China tariff tensions.