Author: Alain Guillot
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Bitcoin and the History of Money: What Gives Money Value?
in OpinionBitcoin and the history of money reveal why humans trade real goods for symbolic value. Explore silver, dollars, and Bitcoin today.
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Stock Market Weekly Recap — August 3–7, 2026
in Stock MarketWall Street delivered a strong week, even if getting there wasn’t exactly smooth. Investors navigated volatile AI stocks, SpaceX’s first earnings report as a public company, changing expectations for Federal Reserve policy, and continuing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. By Friday’s close, however, the bulls had clearly won the week. Weekly Market Performance The…
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Not Everyone Is Ambitious—and That’s Okay
Not everyone wants to build a business, become wealthy, run marathons, or constantly optimize their life. Maybe that isn’t failure. Maybe some people simply have a different definition of a good life. Ambition should be an invitation, not an obligation.
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Stock Market Recap — August 7, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — August 7, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 710.71 +4.31 +0.61% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 723.03 +8.38 +1.17% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 54.13 +0.17 +0.32% Wall Street finished the week on a positive note Friday, but the reason stocks rallied was unusual: the U.S.…
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The Islamic Golden Age: How Knowledge, Finance, and Global Trade Transformed Entrepreneurship
Discover how Islamic Golden Age trade, finance, mathematics, partnerships, and global networks helped transform entrepreneurship and international commerce.
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The Roman Working Class: How Ordinary Romans Survived
Discover how the Roman working class used credit, cash crops, and financial tricks to survive daily life.