Alain Guillot
Life, Leadership, and Money Matters
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We Owe Billionaires More Gratitude Than Resentment
in OpinionAre billionaires a policy failure or a sign of economic success? Why wealth creation, entrepreneurship, and innovation deserve gratitude rather than envy.
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Stock Market Recap — October 21, 2026
in Stock MarketWednesday | 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…
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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.
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Stock Market Recap — October 20, 2026
in Stock MarketTuesday | 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…
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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…