Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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Quantum Computing Stocks Explode on $2B CHIPS Act Equity Deals
Quantum computing stocks aare surgin The Dept of Commerce is injecting $2B into 9 firms in exchange for equity stakes. While legacy giant $IBM got $1B for a new chip foundry, agile pure-plays $QBTS, $RGTI, & $INFQ jumped 20%+.
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How Payroll Services Reduce Stress for Business Owners
in BusinessPayroll services are an important process within any business because they help to eliminate the administrative burden and anxiety that can come from operating a payroll system manually and without automation. It’s a given that most technology nowadays will utilize some form of automation or AI, so it makes sense…
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Market recap,Thursday, May 21, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — May 21, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 682.84 +1.27 +0.19% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 714.51 +1.36 +0.19% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 50.72 +0.14 +0.28% ⬇ Short Position WHR Whirlpool Corporation 43.21 +1.70 +4.09% Stock Market Recap — May…
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Why Modern Businesses Are Rethinking Their Approach to Staff Retention
in BusinessLosing an employee is costly. It can be 1.5 – 2 times their annual salary after factoring in recruitment costs, time to get a replacement up to speed, and the productivity drained by a crucial team member’s departure. That estimate doesn’t consider intangibles like lost client connections, ingrained processes, or…
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From Business Idea to Reality: Financing Your First Big Step
in BusinessMany people dream about turning an idea into a product or a business model, but excitement often meets the cold reality once costs enter the conversation. On average, an online-only business spends on average $35,000 in its first year, while a storefront business will need around $100,000. Naturally, costs vary…
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HIMS Stock: GLP-1, The Fat People’s Drug Drama
HIMS stock collapsed after the GLP-1 controversy exposed weak margins and regulatory risks. Learn why investors should stay cautious.