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1. Stock Performance 📈
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY): $624.06 ▲ +0.60%
Invesco QQQ (QQQ): $556.25 ▲ +0.71%
SPDR Dow Jones (DIA): $444.52 ▲ +0.48%
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2. Crypto Check-In 🪙
Bitcoin (BTC): $109,500 ▲ +0.3%
Ethereum (ETH): $2,620 ▲ +0.8%
3. Motivation Of The Day 💭
“Conditions are never perfect. ‘Someday’ is a disease that will take your dreams to the grave with you.”
— Tim Ferriss
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4. Term Of The Day 📚
Alpha
📖Definition: Alpha represents the excess return a portfolio or investment generates above its benchmark, reflecting skill rather than market movement
📊Why it matters: Alpha helps investors measure added value. Positive alpha indicates outperformance (after adjusting for risk), while negative alpha suggests underperformance
💡Example: If an equity fund earns 12% while the S&P 500 returns 10%, the fund’s alpha is +2%, signaling value-added selection or strategy
5. Song Of The Day 🎧
🎧 Song of the Day Track: “Easy Lover” – Miley Cyrus
Why it hits: Released July 4 on Something Beautiful, this upbeat pop/soft-rock track marks Miley’s return to classic, catchy songwriting. Featuring Brittany Howard, it's already charting in multiple countries—and perfect for easing into mid‑week momentum
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