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by Cristian Barros | 14/04/2025 09:04 AM | SCHW
🤝 Charles Schwab is highlighted as a key partner ('coleguita') for Donald Trump's Truth Social platform's planned fintech services, acting as custodian.
📈 The video implies a potential 'quid pro quo', suggesting Schwab's business benefits from its CEO's relationship and support for Trump.
💰 Trump publicly mentioned Charles Schwab gaining $2.5 billion during market volatility, linking the company's success to events potentially influenced by his actions.
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by Cristian Barros | 14/04/2025 09:04 AM | AAPL
💰 The video highlights extreme potential cost increases for Apple products, like the iPhone potentially costing $30,000, if full tariffs were applied due to US production shifts.
📉 Moving even 10% of Apple's supply chain to the US could cost an estimated $30 billion, showcasing significant logistical and financial hurdles.
✅ Trump ultimately exempted technology products like phones and computers from tariffs, significantly mitigating a major risk factor previously discussed for Apple.
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by Cristian Barros | 14/04/2025 09:04 AM | DJT
📱 Trump's company, Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), planned to enter the fintech space, allowing users to trade ETFs and cryptocurrencies.
🔗 This expansion relies heavily on a partnership with Charles Schwab, which will act as the custodian for assets traded on the platform.
🏛️ The video frames this partnership as an example of potential favoritism, where Trump's connections could benefit associated businesses like Schwab and, by extension, his own venture.
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by Cristian Barros | 03/03/2025 09:31 AM | Blog
🛡️ The primary objective of a family office is to manage and preserve capital, focusing on risk management rather than solely maximizing returns.
📈 While growing the capital over time is a secondary goal, it is pursued cautiously, aiming to stay ahead of inflation.
💼 Family offices diversify investments across financial markets, real estate, and alternative assets to efficiently manage wealth.
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by Cristian Barros | 23/02/2025 03:00 PM | Blog
🏢 Edificio Rostower, Messi's real estate company, went public on the Portfolio Stock Exchange in late 2024.
💼 The company primarily invests in real estate, including a chain of hotels managed by another Messi-owned entity.
📍 Messi relocated his holding company to Andorra, likely for more favorable tax conditions.
💰 The company's financials show a book loss, but operational cash flow indicates profitability.
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