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This week’s lineup is fire. Grammarly just got a glow-up with an AI grader and slick new doc tools. The markets? Solar’s blazing hot while Intel trips over U.S. stake talks. And if you’ve been putting things off (we all do), we’ve got the formula to win back a whole month of your life.

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🔎 TL;DR

1) STING & GROW: AI HUSTLES

• Grammarly just leveled up
  With a new doc interface, AI grader, and tools to boost (or bust) your writing flow.

2) STING & GROW: INVESTING

• Markets are buzzing
  Solar stocks shine while Intel stumbles with U.S. stake talks.
  

3) STING OF SUCCESS: MILLIONAIRE MINDSET

• Procrastination solved
  One simple formula to beat delay, gain an extra month a year, and finally crush your goals.

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Grammarly’s Big Glow-Up: AI Grader, Block Docs & More…

Grammarly just got a major makeover — and it’s no longer “just a spellchecker.” They’ve rolled out a brand-new document interface (built on Coda, which they acquired), complete with AI tools for students, professionals, and side hustlers like us.

Here’s the Real Deal

Now you can write in a block-first format — adding tables, lists, headers, and even rich text blocks to spotlight key info. On the side, an AI assistant is ready to summarize, proofread, or even grade your work.

New AI Toys to Play With

• Reader Reactions: Get feedback from different “personas.”

• AI Grader: Mimics instructor-style grading.

• Citation Finder: No more late-night reference struggles.

• Paraphraser: Switch up tone in seconds.

Keeping It Honest

Grammarly also added AI + plagiarism detectors. They admit it’s not 100% perfect, but their tool is tuned to be one of the most accurate out there. The goal? Give students a chance to spot AI-written text before handing in work.

Why You Might Care

Grammarly is now walking a tightrope — teaching students to use AI while also flagging AI content. They call it a “moral imperative” to prep the next generation for a workforce powered by AI. And with a fresh $1B raise, they’re set to build even more AI agents into their products.

Quick Microlearning Corner

• Block Docs: Think Notion meets Word.

• AI Assistant: Grades, proofreads, finds citations.

• Balance Act: Helps you write with AI, but also detects it.

• Next Step: Expect more AI agents after their $1B funding boost.

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Markets on the Move: From Solar Sizzle to Intel Speed Bumps

The week kicked off with stocks mostly higher as Trump lined up meetings with Zelensky and European leaders. Add in big earnings from Walmart and a Jackson Hole speech from Fed Chair Powell, and yeah… this week’s looking spicy.

Big Movers of the Day

• Dayforce (DAY.US) +26% after chatter that private equity giant Thoma Bravo might swoop in with an acquisition deal.

• UnitedHealth (UNH.US) +1.5% Monday (after a wild +21% last week!) thanks to Buffett loading up $1.6B worth of shares.

• Novo Nordisk (NVO.US) +5.2% after FDA cleared Wegovy to treat liver disease.

Partnerships & Takeovers

• GoodRx (GDRX.US) +28% after teaming up with Novo to offer Wegovy & Ozempic pens at $499/month.

• Soho House (SHCO.US) +16% after confirming a $9/share buyout offer, valuing it at $2.7B.

Tech & Chips

• Intel (INTC.US) 🔻 -3.9% after last week’s massive +24% run. News dropped that the U.S. government might actually take a stake in Intel (yep, you read that right).

The Solar Sizzle

Solar names caught fire after fresh tax credit guidance:

• First Solar (FSLR.US) +7.5%

• Sunrun (RUN.US) +12%

• Enphase (ENPH.US) +4.8%

• Nextracker (NXT.US) +8.3% after an upgrade from Guggenheim calling trackers the biggest winners from new IRS rules.

 Quick Microlearning Corner

• Buffett Effect: When Buffett buys, Wall Street listens.

• Buyout Buzz: Private equity talks = stock pops.

• Policy Power: One IRS memo can supercharge an entire sector.

• Intel Watch: A U.S. stake could change the chip game.

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The Procrastination Equation: Beat Delay, Boost Results

Ever wonder why you keep putting things off, even when you know they matter? Piers Steel, PhD, says it’s not laziness — it’s science. And once you crack the formula, procrastination doesn’t stand a chance.

Here’s the Real Deal

Procrastination comes down to one equation: Expectancy × Value ÷ Impulsiveness × Delay. In plain English? The more confident you are and the more rewarding the task feels, the easier it gets — unless distractions and delays drag you down.

Small Wins = Big Momentum

Build what Steel calls a “success spiral.” Start tiny, win small, and your confidence (expectancy) skyrockets. Before you know it, you’re tackling bigger and bigger goals without stalling.

Tricks to Make Tasks Shine

Want to make boring work feel valuable? Try mental contrasting — imagine the future you’ll enjoy once it’s done vs. the pain if you don’t act. Suddenly, that side hustle project feels way more urgent.

Why You Might Care

• Kill distractions = gain an extra month each year

• Sleep isn’t optional — being tired fuels procrastination

• Clear goals cut delay in half

Quick Microlearning Corner

• Know the Formula: Expectancy × Value ÷ Impulsiveness × Delay.

• Start Small: Create a success spiral with quick wins.

• Boost Value: Use mental contrasting to make tasks feel worth it.

• Guard Sleep: Rest is your anti-procrastination weapon.

• Cut Distractions: Free up 30+ days a year.

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Final Thought for the Week:
Be present in all things and thanks for all things.
- by Maya Angelou

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