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Welcome to The Starting 5 Newsletter! The 30 Second Newsletter with stocks, motivation, and tunes! Hope you enjoy!
1. Stock Performance 📈
DIA: $443.53 ↑ 0.80%
NASDAQ Composite Index: $21,459.65 ↑ 0.43%
S&P 500 SPY ETF: $637.54 ↑ 0.26%
AMZN: $219.45 ↓ 0.84%
AAPL: $227.35 ↑ 0.08%
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2. Crypto Check-In 🪙
BTC: $119,118.00 ↓ 0.69%
ETH: $4,393.76 ↑ 2.80%
SOL: $177.28 ↓ 0.76%
LTC: $121.21 ↓ 3.51%
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“I’ve got to give props to the Jesuit priests.”
— Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Ramshackle
📖Definition: In a very bad condition and needing to be repaired
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5. Song Of The Day 🎧
🎧Song: “Machine” by Palomino Blond
Genre: Alternative Rock
Why it hits: With its '90s-inspired alt-rock sound and introspective lyrics, “Machine” offers a raw and emotional experience that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity and depth in music
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