Ford's 1956 IPO and Its Incredible Story
On January 17, 1956, Ford's IPO closed at $70.50 and with a market capitalization of $600 million. Let's look at the company's history.
Zimbabwe's Hyperinflation: The Incredible Story of the 100 Trillion Dollar Note
January 16th Anniversary On January 16, 2009 the Central Bank of Zimbabwe issued a banknote
MarketWatch's 1999 IPO and Its Incredible Results
On January 15, 1999, MarketWatch's IPO opened at $17 and closed at $97.50 that same day. At the time, it was the second-largest single-day gain. Let's look at the full story.
The Dot-Com Bubble: The Day It Officially Peaked in 2000
On January 14, 2000, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its peak of 11,722 points, the height of the dot-com bubble. Let's see how it happened and what happened next.
The Remarkable Impact on Microsoft of Bill Gates' Resignation in 2000
On January 13, 2000, Bill Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft to focus on his philanthropic work. Let's see how Microsoft fared after his departure.
The Incredible Story of Jeff Bezos and the Amazon Foundation
On January 12, 1964, Jeff Bezos was born. He transformed e-commerce by founding Amazon from a garage. His vision and innovation redefined shopping and marked a milestone in the industry.
The Dow Jones and the Shocking Post-World War II Economic Recovery in 1946
On January 11, 1946, the Dow Jones finally surpassed its peak during the Great Depression. Let's look at what happened during those 19 years of economic recovery.
The founding of Standard Oil by the powerful Rockefeller in 1870
On January 10, 1870, the Standard Oil Company was created, a company that would lead the oil world to the extreme, becoming a monopoly.
19 Años Atrás Se presentaba el IPhone, El Asombroso Celular de Apple
On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, began his presentation by saying, "Thanks for coming. Let's make history together today..." He then unveiled the iPhone, a cell phone that would revolutionize the digital world. Let's learn more about its history.
The End of the AT&T Monopoly in 1982 and Its Profound Effect on the Industry
The end of AT&T's monopoly in 1982 transformed telecommunications in the U.S., opening up competition and laying the groundwork for new technologies.
01 – Basic Concepts of Personal Finance and the Origin of Money
In this first lesson of The Best Free Finance Course in History, we'll cover basic concepts of money and personal finance. What is money? Why save? What tools do we have to do it?
Charles Merrill and His Impactful Influence on the Stock Market
On January 6, 1914, the iconic stockbroking firm of Charles Merrill and his partner Edmund Lynch was founded. Yes, you guessed it: Merrill Lynch. Let's learn about its rich history in this article.