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1. Stock Performance 📈

DIA: $441.02 ↓  0.58%
NASDAQ Composite Index: 20,601.45 ↑  0.19%
S&P 500 (SPY): $625.12 ↑  0.24%
AMZN: $228.46 ↑  1.53%
AAPL: $209.78 ↓  0.65%

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BTC: $118,320.00 ↑  0.71%
ETH: $2,922.41 ↓  0.42%
SOL: $160.95 ↓  1.18%
LTC: $96.84 ↑  0.33%

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4. Term Of The Day 📚

Negative Carry

📖Definition: A situation where the cost of holding an investment exceeds the income earned from it


📊Why it matters: It signals a losing position in carry trade strategies and can erode profits over time if not managed


💡Example: Borrowing money at 5% interest to invest in a bond yielding 3% results in a negative carry of 2%

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5. Song Of The Day 🎧

🎧Song: “The Painter” by Cody Johnson
Genre: Country
Why it hits: Smooth storytelling paired with rich vocals and laid-back acoustic backing—classic country done right

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