Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Stock Market Recap — July 3, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 3, 2026

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    While U.S. markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday, Canadian markets remained open, giving investors one last trading session before the weekend. The S&P/TSX Composite Index (+0.88%) posted a modest gain as strength in financials, utilities, and energy helped offset weakness in several technology and mining stocks. With U.S.…

  • How to Protect Your Personal Assets When Running a Business

    How to Protect Your Personal Assets When Running a Business

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    Starting a business is exciting, but it comes with financial risks. One of the biggest challenges for any entrepreneur is ensuring their personal savings, home, and other assets remain safe if the business goes into debt. This guide offers practical steps to create a financial firewall between your business and…

  • Whats The Difference Between Criminal And Civil Cases?

    Whats The Difference Between Criminal And Civil Cases?

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    The terms “criminal” and “civil,” as they relate to lawsuits in general, are heard daily. However, many people do not understand how they are different. Both forms of litigation use the legal system; however, they are used for distinctly different purposes. Once you grasp the difference, many legal cases become…

  • Navigating Business Regulations for Food Establishments

    Navigating Business Regulations for Food Establishments

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    Running a food business means more than just cooking up tasty dishes and making the place look nice. Behind every successful restaurant, cafe, or commercial kitchen is a strict set of rules. These rules, set by local, state, and federal governments, are there to keep people healthy, make sure employees…

  • When You Want To Start A Charity: How To Get The Word Out About Your Good Intentions

    When You Want To Start A Charity: How To Get The Word Out About Your Good Intentions

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    Becoming a charity owner means taking your philanthropic mindset to the next level. You already think of yourself as a generous person (and people often tell you so too). You love to give, and make regular donations to the charities around you.  And now you’re at a point in your…

  • Stock Market Recap — July 2, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 2, 2026

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    📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 2, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 684.84 -0.62 -0.09% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 712.60 -12.57 -1.73% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 51.95 +0.14 +0.27% Wall Street finished the holiday-shortened week with mixed results as investors weighed encouraging economic…