Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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Stock Market Recap — October 12, 2026
in Real EstateMonday | Bank earnings ahead, AI stocks weaken, and oil prices climb Wall Street started the week cautiously as investors prepared for a major test of corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced, but the S&P 500 slipped slightly and the Nasdaq declined as semiconductor stocks faced renewed selling…
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Singer Sewing Machine: Selling What No One Could Afford
Discover how the Singer sewing machine succeeded through installment payments, not invention.
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The Suez and Panama Canals: One Man, Two Fates
Discover how Ferdinand de Lesseps built the Suez Canal, then lost everything building the Panama Canal.
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Stock Market Recap — October 5–9, 2026
in Stock MarketWeekly Market Review | AI records, an energy boom, and a bond-market warning Wall Street finished the week higher, but the gains concealed growing weaknesses beneath the surface. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new closing records during the week, powered by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a small group…
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Stock Market Recap — October 9, 2026
in Stock MarketFriday | AI rebounds, oil eases, and Wall Street finishes a volatile week higher Wall Street ended the week on a positive note. After Thursday’s technology selloff, investors returned to AI stocks on Friday as concerns about OpenAI’s revenue outlook eased and oil prices retreated. The Dow led the advance,…
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Stock Market Recap — October 8, 2026
in Stock MarketThursday | AI stocks tumble as oil prices reignite inflation fears Wall Street faced a double blow Thursday: oil prices surged while confidence in the AI trade weakened. After reaching record highs earlier this week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell for a second consecutive session. Semiconductor stocks led the…