Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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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…
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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…
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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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Boosting Business Value Through Strategic Outdoor Design
in Real EstateIt’s easy to think of a commercial property’s outdoor space as just a buffer between the building and the street. But viewing it that way means missing a valuable business opportunity. Good outdoor design isn’t just about making things look pretty. It’s a powerful way to boost your business’s value,…