Author: Alain Guillot
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Wealth Creation: Why Prosperity Is the Real Mystery
in OpinionDiscover why wealth creation—not poverty—is the real economic mystery. Learn what drives prosperity and why it matters for everyone.
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Your Best Investment Could Become a Huge Tax Problem
Learn how to reduce capital gains tax after years of owning your favorite ETF, with strategies for American and Canadian long-term investors.
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Stock Market Recap — July 13–17, 2026
in Stock MarketU.S. stocks ended the week lower as encouraging inflation data and strong bank earnings were overshadowed by rising oil prices and a sharp reversal in semiconductor and AI-related stocks. For the week: The Nasdaq suffered the largest decline because the week’s selling was concentrated in technology and chip stocks. The S&P 500 recorded its first…
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Stock Market Recap — July 17, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 17, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 683.17 -6.97 -1.01% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 795.33 +89.39 +12.66% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 52.83 -0.15 -0.28% Wall Street ended the week on a cautious note as another sharp selloff in semiconductor stocks overshadowed encouraging economic…
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Investing in Infrastructure: A Real Estate Advantage
in Real EstateWhen evaluating real estate opportunities, savvy investors look beyond the four walls of a building. They assess the foundational network that supports it: the local and regional infrastructure. The quality of roads, public transit, utilities, and digital networks is not merely a convenience; it is a powerful determinant of a property’s current and future value.…
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How Landscaping Businesses Can Grow with Digital Marketing
in MarketingFor landscaping business owners, your work pretty much speaks for itself. A perfectly kept lawn, a stunning stone patio, or a lively garden bed are your best ads. For a long time, getting jobs just through word-of-mouth and lawn signs was enough. While those methods still matter, relying only on them in today’s digital world…