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🔎 TL;DR

1) STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES🤖

• 🚀 AI startups in the U.S. are raking in mega funding—over $100M each! The unicorn club is getting crowded.

2) STING & GROW: INVESTING 📊

• 📈 Stocks are up as Iran shows signs of cooling off and oil prices drop, letting Wall Street breathe a little easier.

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET🧠

• 💸 Still feeling lost with your money? ‘You Need a Budget’ breaks down simple, stress-free steps so every dollar works harder for your future.

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STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES

🌟US AI Startups Raising Over $100M in 2025: Meet the New Unicorn Herd!

👋 Ever wonder where all the big money in AI is going this year?
The answer: right into the pockets of some seriously bold startups.

In just the first half of 2025, 24 US AI companies have scored $100 million or more—proving the AI gold rush is only heating up!

💼 Mega Rounds and Billion-Dollar Valuations

• Last year was already wild, but 2025 is breaking its own records.

• Several companies have already landed billion-dollar rounds, with even more “mega-rounds” ($100M+) than in early 2024.

• Big names in venture capital—like Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, and Kleiner Perkins—are all in.

🧠 Who’s Getting the Cash?

• Glean just closed a $150M round, hitting a $7.25B valuation.

• Anysphere (makers of Cursor) raised a jaw-dropping $900M—nearly $10B in value!

• Newcomers like LMArena and TensorWave joined the club with $100M each for their innovative AI tools.

👥 From Healthcare to Coding to Defense

• Snorkel AI and Celestial AI are changing the way we use data and infrastructure.

• OpenAI (yes, again!) grabbed a $40B (!) round, showing that the giants aren’t slowing down.

• Healthcare-focused companies like Abridge and Hippocratic AI are getting huge bets from investors eager to disrupt medicine with generative AI.

📊 Why Does It Matter?

• This isn’t just Silicon Valley hype. More mega-rounds mean faster breakthroughs for working parents and side hustlers—think smarter tools, better automation, and even new ways to invest.

• Even legal tech and infrastructure are booming, with startups like Eudia and EnCharge AI securing nine-figure funding.

• AI’s not just for the coders anymore—startups are building everything from smarter search to autonomous systems, and even voice technology (shoutout to ElevenLabs).

💬 So, What’s Next?

The pace isn’t slowing down.

If you want to ride the AI wave—or just spot the next unicorn before your neighbor does—keep an eye on these names.

Investors, founders, and even us “regular folks” are about to see a whole new world of AI-powered products hit the market.

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STING & GROW: INVESTING

🌟 Stocks Up as Iran Softens, Oil Drops, and Wall Street Breathes Easier!

Big sigh of relief on Wall Street!

US stocks climbed higher after Iran hinted it’s ready to cool off the conflict with Israel and restart nuclear talks—as long as the US stays out of the fight.

💼 According to reports…

Iran is sending messages through Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations, asking the US to push for a ceasefire with Israel. This helped oil prices dip, and took the edge off inflation fears that spooked investors last week.

📈 The Dow jumped 317 points, S&P 500 added 56, and the Nasdaq soared nearly 300. Ten-year Treasury yields edged up, but oil slid 2% to just over $71 a barrel—great news for your wallet at the pump!

🛢️ Oil spiked last week after Israel hit Iran and Iran fired back, but today’s signals show both sides may want to avoid a full-scale war. Market watchers say the risk of the conflict spreading wider is “anchored” for now, which keeps investors calm and markets up.

🏭 US manufacturing data was mixed—factory activity fell a bit, but business managers are feeling a bit more optimistic about the future. Sometimes hope counts for a lot!

📝 Meanwhile…

Everyone’s waiting for this week’s Fed meeting. No one expects a rate cut, but with inflation cooling and the job market just a little softer, the central bank can play it slow. Their latest forecasts could shape how the rest of 2025 looks for your investments.

🏢 In company news…

Japan’s Nippon Steel is set to buy US Steel after a national-security green light. Victoria’s Secret got a boost from activist investors. Roku surged on a new Amazon ad deal, while Sarepta Therapeutics tanked after bad news on a gene therapy.

🚚 UPS and FedEx were tapped as shipping partners for Trump’s new mobile network (yes, really), both stocks up. Meta is adding ads to WhatsApp Channels, and Reddit is rolling out AI-powered ad tools—both stocks climbed.

💸 Bitcoin continues to run wild, up almost 3% at $108,667. Big-name investor Michael Saylor bought over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, and he’s even chatting with Pakistan about adding Bitcoin to its reserves.

Why does this matter for you?

A cooler Middle East means lower oil and steadier markets. Watch the Fed’s signals this week—your portfolio and wallet may thank you later!

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STING & GROW: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

🌟You Need a Budget: Make Every Dollar Count!

Ever feel like your money just slips away, no matter how hard you try?

Jesse Mecham says it doesn’t have to be that way.

A good budget isn’t about pinching pennies—it’s about building a life that actually works for you.

💼 Why Plan?

When you track your income and expenses, you start to see where your money goes. It’s like turning on a light in a dark room—you finally spot what’s eating your wallet.

🧠 Intentional Spending

Every dollar gets a job. Want more savings or less money stress? Be super clear about where your cash is going before it leaves your bank account.

👥 Real Goals Need Flexibility

Life happens—budgets aren’t set in stone. Adjust as you go, and don’t beat yourself up when plans change. Even if you’re budgeting as a couple (yes, it can be awkward at first!), sticking with it together can unlock real freedom.

🏠 Teach Your Kids the Money Game

Show your kids the ropes now, and saving will come naturally when they grow up. The earlier they learn, the better off they’ll be.

🌱 Build a Supportive Environment

Create routines and a space that help you stick to your budget. Small changes—like setting up reminders or using apps—can make a big difference.

📊 Bottom Line

A budget isn’t a prison—it’s your ticket to saving more, stressing less, and actually enjoying your hard-earned money. If you want true financial peace, start with a plan that fits your real life. You’ve got this!

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