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The Market Came Back From the Holiday Weekend Wearing an AI Hard Hat

🚨 The market came back from the holiday weekend wearing an AI hard hat. Stocks want to rally. Mortgage rates eased. Jobs came in soft. But the real story is not CNBC confetti. It is capital moving into the rails: power, data centers, utility M&A, credit tenancy, tax strategy, and infrastructure that can actually get financed. Today on GRO Money News: 💰 U.S. futures are trying to extend last week’s rally 🌏 Asia is sending a split signal 🏦 30 year mortgage rates eased, but underwriting is still unforgiving 📉 June payrolls came in soft at 57,000 ⚡ OPEC plus raised output targets again 🏗️ Digital Realty is buying Blackstone’s interest in three Northern Virginia data centers 🧠 AI infrastructure is becoming a power and capital stack story 🏢 CRE is separating strategic assets from commodity pain ₿ Crypto and stablecoins are moving deeper into regulated infrastructure 🧾 Bonus depreciation is back in the underwriting conversation Hot sales idea of the day: ask every sponsor one question before you waste time. “What makes this bankable?” Not “what is the dream?” Not “how big is the upside?” Ask about utility capacity, offtake, credit tenancy, construction budget, guarantees, tax benefits, and takeout financing. Listen, share, and tag someone who needs a sharper daily money briefing. 🚀 Until tomorrow, be the best human you can be. ~ Teresa Grobecker Sign up for the daily newsletter on LinkedIn. Read on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208 [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208] Listen to GRO MONEY NEWS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369]

The Market Put On a Suit, Then Stepped on a Semiconductor

Markets are not melting down, but they are getting much pickier. Today’s GRO Money News breaks down why tech weakness hit the Nasdaq, why Asia opened mixed, why mortgage rates are still keeping housing affordability tight, and why the real institutional story is power, data centers, infrastructure M&A, credit tenancy, and bankability. We also cover real estate pricing, the Blackstone and Digital Realty data center signal, crypto and stablecoin rails, tax law changes, and today’s hot sales idea for raising capital with a one page bankability memo. GRO GROUP is actively looking to place $5B of equity financing in 2026, including up to 100% financing for qualified data centers, solar farms, oil and gas projects, and ground up development. Until tomorrow, be the best human you can be. ~ Teresa Grobecker ⁠Sign up for the daily newsletter on LinkedIn.⁠ Read on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208 [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208] Listen to GRO MONEY NEWS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369] ⁠GRO GROUP⁠ Brought to you by GRO Group—we are actively looking to place $5B of equity financing in 2026 for qualified Master Builders in major MSA territories. We offer multiple financing options, including up to 100% for developments, data centers, and solar projects. Teresa Grobecker, MBA, CRPC, is an investment banker specializing in capital formation and structured finance, bonds and REITs, data centers, AI, solar, ground-up development and conversions, and is a global speaker on blockchain, stablecoins and payment rails with a focus on CRE and public policy. CA DRE 01908507 CEO and Broker of Record, ⁠Grobecker Holland International, Inc.,⁠ CA DRE 01976696 GRO MONEY PODcast and the accompanying newsletter are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing herein is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or to participate in any investment strategy. Reliance upon any information provided is at your sole discretion and risk. Views expressed are those of the authors as of the publication date and may change without notice. While sources are believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and no duty to update is assumed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Receipt of this content does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or brokerage relationship. You should consult your own licensed financial, legal, and tax advisers regarding your specific circumstances. Grobecker Holland International, its affiliates (including GRO GROUP), and their principals may hold positions or have business relationships related to companies or assets discussed.

The Market Put on AI Cologne and Called It a Quarter

The second half of 2026 opens with stocks celebrating AI momentum, Treasury yields refusing to cooperate, mortgage rates stuck in the mid-sixes, and data centers stealing the institutional capital spotlight. Today’s episode covers the strong quarter-end rally, mixed Asia open, labor-market tension, housing affordability, the $3.5B Digital Realty and Blackstone data center deal, Bridgepoint’s $1.39B Kayne Anderson Real Estate acquisition, policy and tax timing, and the hot sales idea professionals should use today. GRO GROUP is actively looking at qualified projects for up to 100% financing across data centers, solar farms, oil and gas, and ground-up development. Until tomorrow, be the best human you can be. ~ Teresa Grobecker Sign up for the daily newsletter on LinkedIn. Read on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208 [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208] Listen to GRO MONEY NEWS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369] GRO GROUP Brought to you by GRO Group—we are actively looking to place $5B of equity financing in 2026 for qualified Master Builders in major MSA territories. We offer multiple financing options, including up to 100% for developments, data centers, and solar projects. Teresa Grobecker, MBA, CRPC, is an investment banker specializing in capital formation and structured finance, bonds and REITs, data centers, AI, solar, ground-up development and conversions, and is a global speaker on blockchain, stablecoins and payment rails with a focus on CRE and public policy. CA DRE 01908507 CEO and Broker of Record, Grobecker Holland International, Inc., CA DRE 01976696 GRO MONEY PODcast and the accompanying newsletter are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing herein is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or to participate in any investment strategy. Reliance upon any information provided is at your sole discretion and risk. Views expressed are those of the authors as of the publication date and may change without notice. While sources are believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and no duty to update is assumed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Receipt of this content does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or brokerage relationship. You should consult your own licensed financial, legal, and tax advisers regarding your specific circumstances. Grobecker Holland International, its affiliates, including GRO GROUP, and their principals may hold positions or have business relationships related to companies or assets discussed.

Blackstone Sold the Servers, But Kept the Thesis

The market bounced, but the real money story is institutional capital rotating into data centers, building materials, real estate platforms, and anything that controls the bottlenecks behind AI infrastructure. Blackstone’s data center sale is the real headline today. Digital Realty agreed to buy Blackstone’s interest in three Northern Virginia hyperscale data centers in a transaction valuing the assets at $7.8B, giving the market a live marker for how institutional capital values leased, power-backed digital infrastructure. Today’s episode also breaks down Martin Marietta’s $13.5B Lhoist deal, Bridgepoint’s $1.4B Kayne Anderson Real Estate acquisition, mortgage rates in the mid-6s, CRE negative leverage, stablecoin deposit risk, Opportunity Zone planning, and the hot sales question every capital advisor should ask this week. GRO GROUP is actively looking to place $5B of equity financing in 2026, including up to 100% financing for data centers, solar farms, oil and gas, and ground-up development. Until tomorrow, be the best human you can be. ~ Teresa Grobecker Sign up for the daily newsletter on LinkedIn. GRO GROUP Brought to you by GRO Group—we are actively looking to place $5B of equity financing in 2026 for qualified Master Builders in major MSA territories. We offer multiple financing options, including up to 100% for developments, data centers, and solar projects. Teresa Grobecker, MBA, CRPC, is an investment banker specializing in capital formation and structured finance, bonds and REITs, data centers, AI, solar, ground-up development and conversions, and is a global speaker on blockchain, stablecoins and payment rails with a focus on CRE and public policy. CA DRE 01908507 CEO and Broker of Record, Grobecker Holland International, Inc., CA DRE 01976696 GRO MONEY Podcast and the accompanying newsletter are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing herein is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or to participate in any investment strategy. Reliance upon any information provided is at your sole discretion and risk. Views expressed are those of the authors as of the publication date and may change without notice. While sources are believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and no duty to update is assumed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Receipt of this content does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or brokerage relationship. You should consult your own licensed financial, legal, and tax advisers regarding your specific circumstances. Grobecker Holland International, its affiliates, including GRO GROUP, and their principals may hold positions or have business relationships related to companies or assets discussed. Read on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208 [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208] Listen to GRO MONEY NEWS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369]

AI Got a Margin Call in a Hoodie

Monday opens with extreme fear, sticky rates, mixed Asia, oil risk, and a capital market that suddenly wants receipts. AI got a margin call in a hoodie. 🤖📉 Today’s GRO Money News covers extreme fear, mixed Asia, sticky 6.5% mortgage rates, jobs-week risk, power M&A, data centers, CRE, tax strategy, and the one question every developer needs to answer: offtake or just a site? 🎧👇 Listen + share. Until tomorrow, be the best human you can be. ~ Teresa Grobecker ⁠Sign up for the daily newsletter on LinkedIn.⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/gro-group-daily-news-7354236980961886208/] Read on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208 [https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7354236980961886208]  Listen to GRO MONEY NEWS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gro-money-news/id1833953369]  ⁠GRO GROUP⁠ [https://grobeckerholland.com/] Brought to you by GRO Group—we are actively looking to place $5B of equity financing in 2026 for qualified Master Builders in major MSA territories. We offer multiple financing options, including up to 100% for developments, data centers, and solar projects.  Teresa Grobecker, MBA, CRPC, is an investment banker specializing in capital formation and structured finance, bonds and REITs, data centers, AI, solar, ground-up development and conversions, and is a global speaker on blockchain, stablecoins and payment rails with a focus on CRE and public policy. CA DRE 01908507 CEO and Broker of Record, ⁠Grobecker Holland International, Inc.,⁠ [https://grobeckerholland.com/] CA DRE 01976696 GRO MONEY PODcast and the accompanying newsletter are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing herein is an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security or to participate in any investment strategy. Reliance upon any information provided is at your sole discretion and risk. Views expressed are those of the authors as of the publication date and may change without notice. While sources are believed to be reliable, no representation or warranty is made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness, and no duty to update is assumed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Receipt of this content does not create a client, advisory, fiduciary, or brokerage relationship. You should consult your own licensed financial, legal, and tax advisers regarding your specific circumstances. Grobecker Holland International, its affiliates (including GRO GROUP), and their principals may hold positions or have business relationships related to companies or assets discussed.