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Weekly Intel
Stay current with top news from the business, money, and investing world.
Top Stories
🔓 The end is near: Of the government shutdown, at least. A bill is making its way through Congress, hopefully to end the now-record-breaking shutdown. For the record —and I can’t believe I have to say this —the shutdown does not mean you can base jump off El Capitan. (more)
🫧 The anticipated POP heard round the world: Global stock markets fell amid fears of the AI bubble. (more)
🪖 Is the stock market open on Veterans’ Day?: Yes, it is. Here are Wall Street’s 10 days off. (more)
By the numbers
💿 7 billion: How much a new Michigan data center will cost, backed by OpenAI, Oracle and Related Digital.
🛻 A trillion: The amount Tesla investors have approved for a record-setting pay package for Elon Musk. It is also how many reasons I have not to buy a Cybertruck.
👷🏽♀️ 67,000: The number of furloughed workers during the government shutdown.
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The Financial Rebellion Way
Knowledge and action to help you achieve a life you desire.
“No one has ever become poor by giving.”
The Giving Account: Your Secret Weapon for Generosity
You might agree with this statement: “If life is all about what I want, that’s not a very satisfying life.” Real wealth isn’t hoarding cash—it’s having enough to share. The smartest rebels build generosity into their budget from day one.
Your generosity game plan:
Open a “Giving Account” today: Not when you’re “ready.” Today. Name it something that matters—“Help Fund” or “Blessing Budget.” Start with $10/month. That’s two coffees. By December, you’ve got $120 ready to be someone’s answered prayer.
Watch for opportunities: Coworker’s kid selling fundraiser chocolate? Buy five bars. Friend mentions they’re short on rent? Slip them $40. While everyone else posts “thinking of you,” you actually help.
The compound effect of giving: You’re rewiring your brain. A scarcity mindset says, “I barely have enough.” An abundance mindset says, “I have something to share.” Guess which person attracts more opportunities and builds more wealth?
Big picture: Traditional finance says wait until you’re rich to be generous. We say start now with what you have.
Markets - stocks and crypto
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Prices for the week ending November 7, 2025:
▲ S&P 500 | 6,780 | +0.14% |
▼ NASDAQ | 23,320 | -0.52% |
▲ GOLD | 4,098 | +3.06% |
▼ PINTEREST (PINS) | 27 | -17.06% |
▼ MCDONALDS (MCD) | 297 | -0.61% |
▲ BITCOIN (BTC) | 105,268 | +1.56% |
▲ ETHEREUM (ETH) | 3,521 | +3.28% |
Stock Moves
Hope on the horizon: Major U.S. stock-futures indices—including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100—rose sharply after the Senate advanced a funding resolution. (more)
They’re still loving it: McDonald’s sales rose 3.6% despite missed earnings estimates, a testament to the demand of adults ordering Happy Meals for their “kids.” (more)
Maybe don’t put a pin in that: Despite continuous growth, Pinterest stock fell due to slowing growth and AI slop. (more)
Crypto Moves
Rate cuts and crypto: Bitcoin steadied near $109,000, up about 0.7%, while Ether dipped ~1.2% amid cautious ETF flows and fading expectations for more Fed rate cuts. (more)
Crypto regulation spotlight: Coinbase maintains a competitive edge in the US cryptocurrency market, primarily driven by its robust regulatory compliance and intuitive user platform. (more)
CSI: Crypto Crimes: The trial of two MIT-educated brothers’ $25 million crypto heist ends in a mistrial, probably due to the breakdown of jurors who just couldn’t take hearing about crypto ethics for ONE MORE MINUTE! (more)
Real Money Moves
Reagan, 21 - Pleasant View, Utah
Each week, we feature a reader’s smartest and dumbest money moves. We’re all in this together; let’s learn from each other.
Best Money Move - Getting LASIK
“LASIK is definitely going to be a great money move for me because it’s expensive to have glasses, it’s expensive to have contacts.”
“It is sometimes very inconvenient.”
“I’m really excited about getting it—it’s an investment that will pay for itself.”
Worst Money Move - Buying her car
“I purchased a car last December and as much as I love it, it’s a big car payment.”
“It’s a lot of responsibility and as a college student, that’s hard to keep up on.”
“I know I’m not the only one, but I regret that big purchase.”
The bottom line: Every money move teaches you something — whether it builds your net worth or humbles your ego.
Got a story? Send it in. You might help someone dodge a mistake or make a smarter call.
Side Hustle Differently
Each week, we focus on money-making opportunities for a side hustle that could potentially become a full-time venture. No MLM schemes, no “passive income” lies, just real strategies for stacking cash outside your 9-5
Level Up Learning
What it is: Reagan started Level Up Learning at 16, building a K-6 tutoring program that now employs 2-4 tutors and serves 12-15 students at a time in Pleasant View, Utah.
Her tutoring profit blueprint:
The Facebook Mom Strategy: “You have to figure out what your audience is. Mine is not necessarily the students, right? They’re so young. So it’s the parents.” Reagan combs through North Ogden Moms and Pleasant View Moms Facebook groups because that’s where desperate parents scroll at 10 pm after report cards come home.
The Symbiotic Space Hack: Reagan partnered with Smarty Pants Preschool to use their space after hours. “If it weren’t for my connection with Smarty Pants Preschool, I wouldn’t have had that established location, which built a lot of credibility for me.”
The Quarter-End Gold Rush: “After every quarter, when test scores come out, you always see a little bit of a jump.” Reagan follows Weber School District’s curriculum exactly, so when kids bomb tests, parents panic-call her.
Big picture: While her peers were worried about prom dates, Reagan identified a post-COVID learning crisis and built a business around it. Her secret? “People are more willing to help us than we think. All you have to do is ask.”
Check out the Financial Rebellion podcast to learn about how to turn your passion into profit.
Word of the Week - Liquidity
🫗 How quickly an asset can be converted to cash without affecting its market price.
Trusted Partners
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Disclaimer: The advice provided in Financial Rebellion is not considered to be financial or legal advice of any kind. It is your responsibility to dig deeper on any opinions or recommendations given.