Readers,
Welcome to The Starting 5 Newsletter! The 30 Second Newsletter with stocks, motivation, and tunes! Hope you enjoy!
1. Stock Performance 📈
S&P 500 (SPY): ↓ down ~0.4%
NASDAQ 100 (QQQ): ↓ down ~0.4%
Dow Jones (DIA): ↓ down ~0.4%
Top Movers:
Enphase Energy (ENPH): ↓ -17.9% — sank on weak earnings outlook
First Solar (FSLR): ↓ -13.4% — hit by fading solar demand
Circle Internet (CRCL): ↑ +4.9% — riding post-IPO momentum
Reddit (RDDT): ↑ +3.3% — gains on user growth optimism
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2. Crypto Check-In 🪙
Bitcoin (BTC): $105,627 ↓ -2.8%
Ethereum (ETH): ↓ down ~1.5%
Overall Crypto Market: soft and risk-off following global tensions
3. Motivation Of The Day 💭
"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity."
— Sun Tzu
4. Term Of The Day 📚
Contango
📖Definition: Contango happens when futures prices are higher than expected spot prices.
📊 Why it matters: Investors can lose yield when rolling contracts in a contango market.
💡 Example: If oil futures for July cost $2 more than the current price, long-term investors may see reduced profits.
5. Song Of The Day 🎧
Track: “Magic” – Vince Staples
🎶 Why it hits: A slick, laid-back track with bounce and lyrical precision—perfect for a focused grind or midday reset.
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