Alain Guillot

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  • Stock Market Recap — October 21, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — October 21, 2026

    Wednesday | Technology stocks rally, SpaceX surges, and oil returns to $110 Wall Street rallied Wednesday as investors returned to technology stocks, encouraged by strong quarterly results from SpaceX and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained approximately 0.7%, the S&P 500 advanced nearly 0.6%, and…

  • Erie War: Vanderbilt’s Battle With Gould and Fisk

    Erie War: Vanderbilt’s Battle With Gould and Fisk

    Discover how the Erie War pitted Cornelius Vanderbilt against Jay Gould and Jim Fisk in a fight over stock.

  • Stock Market Recap — October 20, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — October 20, 2026

    Tuesday | Dow rallies, oil prices ease, and investors turn their attention to corporate earnings Wall Street finished Tuesday with mixed results as investors shifted their attention from last week’s technology selloff toward corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained approximately 1%, while the S&P 500 advanced 0.3%. The…

  • American Auto Industry Decline: Why I’m Bearish

    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…

  • Listing vs. Selling As-Is: How to Compare Offers on the Number That Matters

    Listing vs. Selling As-Is: How to Compare Offers on the Number That Matters

    By 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…

  • What to Consider Before Investing in Undeveloped Land

    What to Consider Before Investing in Undeveloped Land

    Undeveloped 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…