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March 13, 2025
We couldn’t dough-nut mention this: a baby was just born at a Krispy Kreme DNUT $8.95 (-2.32%), making history as the first to have the iconic donut shop listed as their birthplace. The Alabama location sweetened the deal by offering to host the child’s birthday parties every year—practically guaranteeing playground popularity.
Meanwhile, the Nasdaq rebounded 2% yesterday, bouncing back from Monday’s DeepSeek-induced panic as investors seized the dip. Today, all eyes are on the Fed, which is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, along with earnings reports from heavyweights like Microsoft MSFT $412.51 (-0.98%), Meta META $701.59 (1.16%), and Tesla TSLA $389.01 (-5.13%).
Bitter brew… Starbucks SBUX $108.18 (0.46%) is struggling to regain its former buzz, reporting a 23% drop in profit last quarter and marking its fourth consecutive quarter of declining same-store sales. Despite these setbacks, its stock edged up after surpassing investors’ low expectations. The coffee giant has faced backlash over long wait times as baristas juggle an influx of complex mobile orders, leading to widespread employee strikes last year. Now, Starbucks is banking on new CEO Brian Niccol—formerly of Chipotle CMG $59.78 (-0.02%)—to turn things around.
Brewing changes… Since taking over in September, Niccol has been working on a revival plan, though results have yet to materialize. Analysts expect a noticeable shift within a few quarters, not years. To bring back its signature coffeehouse experience, Starbucks has rolled out new initiatives, including handwritten names on cups, the return of self-serve condiment bars, free refills on select drinks, and no extra charge for alternative milks. The company also introduced a "Coffeehouse Code of Conduct," requiring non-paying visitors to make a purchase to stay.
Espresso overhaul… Niccol is bringing in two former Taco Bell YUM $131.50 (0.75%) executives to help revamp operations, with potential layoffs looming in March. His leadership track record is strong—he led Chipotle to 7x profits and previously revitalized Taco Bell. Starbucks is betting big on him, offering a $96M compensation package—far exceeding that of his predecessor—along with the perk of working remotely from California while commuting to Seattle via private jet. But just like an overpriced macchiato, he’ll have to prove he’s worth the investment.
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Following the leader… This week, crypto prices largely echoed stock market trends as investors reacted to the DeepSeek-driven market shake-up and speculation that the Fed will hold interest rates steady. The CoinDesk 20 index—tracking major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin BTC $100,789.27 (8.54%), Ethereum ETH $2,803.84 (14.22%), and XRP XRP $2.72 (26.75%)—dipped over the weekend before making a partial recovery Monday, mirroring the S&P 500’s 1% gain after its own early-week slide.
Risk-on, risk-off… Bitcoin has increasingly moved in tandem with tech stocks, a trend solidified by its record-high correlation with the Nasdaq last weekend. While crypto often reacts to industry-specific events like Bitcoin halvings, broader economic signals—including Fed decisions and labor market reports—have also played a growing role in price movements. Even seemingly unrelated news, like DeepSeek’s AI debut, has sent ripples through the digital asset space.
A shifting narrative… Bitcoin’s $2T market cap and liquidity have fueled its reputation as "digital gold," but its stock-like behavior suggests it may still be more of a speculative asset than a true hedge. The line between crypto and traditional finance is blurring further as major institutional players like BlackRock BLK $1,023.75 (-5.76%) and MicroStrategy MSTR $348.99 (3.70%) deepen their crypto investments.
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