Argentine Cellulose: 96 Years since Its Memorable Founding
Celulosa Argentina, the leading paper producer, was founded on May 7, 1929. Discover its fascinating history spanning almost a century.
The Unforgettable Letter from Seabury Stanton That Awoke Warren Buffett in 1964
On May 6, 1964, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway sent a buyout offer to all shareholders at a price above the market price. This surprised a young Warren Buffett, who decided differently.
10 – Risk vs. Return on Investments: A Necessary Analysis
In this lesson, we'll discuss the risk involved in every investment and how it correlates with expected returns. We'll also explore volatility, which is often confused with risk.
National Cordage Company: Its Shocking Rise and Fall
It was one of the most important companies of its time, but everything changed suddenly. I discovered what went wrong with the National Cordage Company.
Fiplasto: The Shocking Story of the Argentine Lumber Company
On May 3, 1946, Fiplasto, a leading Argentine company in the wood industry, was founded. We tell you its story.
Microsoft Excel: The Popular Spreadsheet Turns 40
Microsoft Excel, the world's most widely used spreadsheet, was born on May 2, 1985. Discover the history of this popular application.
55 Years Ago, the NASDAQ, the Essential Electronic Market, Was Born
On May 1, 1970, the NASDAQ electronic stock market was created. Let's take a closer look at its history.
Napoleon's Incredible Sale of Louisiana to the United States in 1803
On April 30, 1803, France, under Napoleon's leadership, finalized the sale of Louisiana, a large tract of territory, to the United States. Discover the reasons for such a unique transaction.
Madoff, the Monster of Wall Street. 87 Years After His Birth
Bernard Madoff was born on April 29, 1938. He would go from being one of the most prominent figures to becoming the greatest swindler in history. Discover his entire story in this synopsis of the series Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street.
Buffettology: 9 Keys to Investing Like the Talented Warren Buffett
On April 28, 2021, the book Buffettology, by Mary Buffett and David Clark, was reissued. Discover the secrets of the greatest investor in history, Warren Buffett.
44 Years Since the First Mouse: Xerox's Essential Accessory
On April 27, 1981, Xerox announced the creation of a new accessory: the mouse. Discover the history of this accessory that revolutionized computing to this day.
Holcim: 103 Years since the Founding of the Cement Company
On April 26, 1912, Holderbank was founded in Switzerland, which would later be called Holcim. At the same time, Cementos Minetti was founded in Argentina. Let's look at the history of these two companies until they became one.