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.
April
Anniversaries of financial events that occurred this month
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.
The Unforgettable Launch of New Coke and Warren Buffett's Foray
On April 23, 1985, Coca-Cola announced New Coke, with a sweeter formula intended to resemble Pepsi. However, things didn't go as expected. Discover how Warren Buffett seized this opportunity.
Deepwater Horizon: 15 Years After the Shocking Oil Platform Disaster
On April 22, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico, USA, causing an unprecedented environmental catastrophe. Discover this story.
John Maynard Keynes: 79 Years since the Death of the Influential Economist
On April 21, 1946, John Maynard Keynes, a renowned British economist known for his economic ideas named Keynesian in his honor, died. Discover his story and who is one of his greatest critics.
The Shocking Day Oil Prices Went Negative. Its Incredible Cause
April 20, 2020, was a rather unusual day: investors were literally paying you to deliver barrels of oil. I discovered the causes and consequences of this unusual situation.
The End of the Gold Standard in 1933 and Its Surprising Outcome
On April 19, 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, the gold standard was abolished, ushering in a new direction in global economic policy. Discover the surprising impact this event has today.
John Piermont Morgan: The Shocking Life of the Powerful Banker
On April 17, 1837, John Piermont Morgan, the powerful American banker, was born. Discover his full story.