Market Mondays MM #270: Africa Wants You: Trader Tips, Hidden AI Plays, Trump Tax Insights & BlackRock’s Investing Blueprint
Aug 5, 2025
Joining the discussion are Ms. Business, a savvy CPA and entrepreneur known for her expertise in marketing and taxes, and Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock, who navigates the ETF landscape with insights on AI and bitcoin. They spotlight Africa's burgeoning investment opportunities and explore the recent volatility in U.S. markets. Ms. Business shares branding wisdom for marketplace success, while Jacobs dives into thematic investing trends and the importance of adaptability in today's rapidly changing financial climate.
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Meeting Benin's President
- Troy Millings shared how he met the president of Benin who wants to attract American investment.
- They discussed due diligence and verifying who the right local partners are before investing in Africa.
Vet African Business Investments
- Verify legitimacy in African business by seeing physical proof of work and asking for referrals.
- Do your own research like checking real estate laws with tools like ChatGPT before investing.
MTN's African Market Dominance
- MTN dominates African communications, controlling 58% of internet service in Ivory Coast.
- Such companies are essential to Africa's growing mobile and internet connectivity.
