Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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Stock Market Recap — August 18, 2026
in Stock Market📊 Alain’s Holdings — August 18, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 705.40 -8.31 -1.16% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 717.51 -13.56 -1.85% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 54.28 -0.54 -0.99% Wall Street fell for a second consecutive day Tuesday as investors faced an increasingly…
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Violence or Trade: How Nations Build Wealth
in OpinionViolence or trade: for centuries, nations pursued wealth through conquest or commerce. Discover why trade ultimately became the better path to prosperity.
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The Many Benefits Of Mentoring Younger Professionals
When it comes to mentoring, many professionals — those who haven’t yet done it themselves, anyway — often view it as if they’re doing a favor to the mentee. However, speak to seasoned professionals with plenty of mentoring experience under their belts, and they’ll typically tell you that that’s not…
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5 Practical Tips to Help Your Kids With College
Everyone wants their kids to go to college once they’re old enough. It’s practically mandatory to get a job later on in life, after all. But, that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to apply for it and get through it completely by themselves. You might need to help your kids…
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What Construction Can Teach Businesses About Managing Risk
in BusinessEvery business, whether it’s launching a new app or opening a cafe, is essentially a project. It comes with a budget, a timeline, and a desired outcome. In that sense, every business leader is a project manager. The construction industry, where projects are incredibly complex and the stakes are sky-high,…
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Smart Investments for Sustainable Business Growth
in BusinessFor modern businesses, long-term growth isn’t just about maximizing short-term profits anymore. Real success comes from a foundation of sustainability, where smart investments build a company that’s not only profitable but also resilient, efficient, and responsible. Integrating sustainable practices isn’t a cost; it’s a powerful engine for innovation and stability…