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Someone just spent $236,000,000 on a painting. Here’s why it matters for your wallet.
Late last year, a Klimt sold for the highest price ever paid for modern art at auction.
An outlier sure, but it wasn't a fluke. U.S. auction sales grew 23.1% in 2025. The $1-5mm segment even grew 40.8% YoY.
Meanwhile, Apollo’s chief economist Torsten Slok said to expect ‘zero in return in the S&P 500 over the coming decade.’
Each environment is unique, but after dot-com, post war and contemporary art grew about 24% annually for a decade. After 2008, about 11% for 12 years.
It’s also had near-zero correlation with the S&P 500 since ‘95.*
Now, Masterworks lets you invest in shares of artworks featuring legends like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso.
$1.3 billion invested across over 500 artworks.
28 sales to date.
Net annualized returns on sold works held 12 months+ like 14.6%, 17.6%, and 17.8%.
Shares can sell quickly, but my subscribers can skip the waitlist:
*Investing involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future returns. See important Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Your DFW Business & Community Briefing
It's a great Sunday in DFW — here's what you need to know heading into the week.
🏙️ THE MOVE THIS WEEK
DFW Business Owners: The Summer Opportunity Window Is Open
With temperatures soaring across North Texas, home service businesses — HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical — are seeing some of the highest demand in years. If you own or operate in one of these trades, this is your season to capture market share.
The businesses doing it right aren't just answering more calls. They've automated follow-up so no lead slips through the cracks, even at 2am when the AC goes out.
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📊 DFW MARKET PULSE
Real estate: The DFW commercial market continues to see motivated sellers — acquisition opportunities are emerging for buyers who move fast
Small business funding: 0% interest business credit lines remain available for qualified applicants — the window won't stay open forever
AI adoption: DFW businesses using AI automation are reporting 20–40% reductions in administrative overhead
💡 LOCAL BUSINESS TIP
Sunday is the best day to set up your week. Block 90 minutes today to review your pipeline, check your follow-up sequences, and plan your outreach for Monday morning. The operators who prep on Sunday close more deals by Friday.
📱 COMMUNITY SHOUTOUT
Shoutout to every DFW entrepreneur working their craft this Sunday. Dallas is a city of builders. Keep building.
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