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🏇 “Unpredict” — Kentucky Derby’s bet ban. Amazon’s AI podcasts. 818 tequila surprise. +Hershey’s Ozempic breath

Kendall Jenner’s 818 tequila is soaring despite Gen Z sobriety
 because of one secret.Amazon’s making AI podcasts about every single product
 Call it a Slopportunity.Most prediction traders lose money
 and it’s all explained by this weekend’s Kentucky Derby.Plus, Hershey’s gum sa ...  Show more

đŸŠžâ€â™€ïž “MAMA Stocks” — Zuck’s Ad/AI machine. Hilary Duff’s anti-Ozempic bet. Bill Ackman’s Influencer IPO. +Refresher surge

Hilary Duff invested in & works out with Ladder
 In the Ozempic era, muscles matter more.Meta’s ad machine is more efficient than ever
 Zuck’s AI budget can acquire Detroit’s Big 3.Bill Ackman has 2 Million followers
 and just IPO’d the 1st Influencer hedge fund stock.Plus, Starb ...  Show more

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