Alain Guillot
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American Auto Industry Decline: Why I’m Bearish
By Alain Guillot | October 20, 2026 | Speculative Portfolio The American auto industry decline is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. General Motors (GM), Ford (F), and Stellantis (STLA) face serious challenges, including expensive vehicles, rising production costs, foreign competition, and American consumers who are increasingly unable to afford new…
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Listing vs. Selling As-Is: How to Compare Offers on the Number That Matters
in Real EstateBy Victoria Sharma Most sellers judge an offer by the first number they see. That number is the least meaningful one in the calculation. What ultimately matters is what you net after the house is sold and every cost is paid. Two offers that look far apart can end up…
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What to Consider Before Investing in Undeveloped Land
in BusinessUndeveloped land can offer long-term appreciation, room for a future project and lower maintenance demands than a finished property. It can also carry expenses and physical limitations that aren’t obvious during a quick visit. Before making an offer, you’ll need to investigate how the parcel can be used, what it…
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Wall Street and the Ticker: Speed Becomes the Edge
Discover how the stock ticker transformed Wall Street by putting real-time prices in every broker’s hands.
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Stock Market Recap — October 19, 2026
in Stock MarketMonday | Technology stocks rebound, AI investors regain confidence, and major earnings approach Wall Street started the week with a technology-led rebound as investors returned to artificial intelligence stocks following last week’s sharp selloff. The Nasdaq Composite gained approximately 1.1%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial…
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Speculative investing plans for 2027
I will first find stocks to trade during the year 2027, and then invest a very small part of my portfolio, taking long or short position during the year. The scenario that I expect is that I will earn less than the benchmark of S&P 500 if the market is…