The Incredible Story of Aramco, the Saudi Oil Giant
On January 31, 1944, the California-Arabian Standard Oil Company changed its name to Arabian American Oil Co., better known as Aramco. Let's look at the history of this oil giant.
January
Anniversaries of financial events that occurred this month
Windows Vista: A 19 Años de la Salida del Sistema Operativo Más Odiado
On January 30, 2007, Windows Vista was launched, a new Microsoft operating system that promised to replace the beloved Windows XP. However, things didn't go as expected. Let's see what happened.
Explosión del Challenger: A 40 Años del Impactante Accidente Espacial y sus Consecuencias en la Bolsa
On January 28, the Challenger explosion occurred. Just seconds after takeoff, the spacecraft exploded, killing all its crew members instantly, before the eyes of millions of spectators. Let's look at this tragic event and what we can learn from it.
La Lámpara de Edison: El Increíble Invento de 1880
On January 27, 1880, an invention that would change history was patented: the incandescent light bulb. Let's see how its inventor, Thomas Edison, sparked a revolution that continues to this day.
Rage Against The Machine y el Día Que Cerró Wall Street en el 2000
On January 26, 2000, Wall Street was forced to close for a very particular reason: a music concert. The band Rage Against the Machine, known for its anti-capitalist stance, participated in a protest and concert that ended in riots. Let's read the full story.
La Rotura de la Presa de Brumadinho en 2019: Su Terrorífico Resultado
On January 25, 2019, the Brumadinho dam at a Vale mine in Brazil broke, causing an unprecedented environmental disaster and resulting in 272 deaths.
El Memorable Nacimiento de la Bolsa de Londres en 1571
The Royal Exchange, the London Stock Exchange (England), was founded on January 23, 1571. Let's explore the origins of this centuries-old institution and its influence to this day.
El Primer ETF Nacía Hace 33 Años: Su Profundo Efecto en los Inversores
On January 22, 1993, the first ETF was launched, an instrument that allowed the purchase of a portfolio of 500 companies in a single transaction.
The South Sea Company Bubble: Its Unforgettable Burst in 1720
The South Sea Company bubble is one of the most fascinating and tragic episodes in financial history. This historic event of speculation took place in England in the first half of the 18th century and peaked on January 21, 1720. Let's take a closer look at what happened.
The Unforgettable Chinese Crisis of 2016 and Its Impact on Global Stock Markets
On January 20, 2016, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 565 points in just one day, marking the worst start in history. That month closed down 10.51% in the first quarter, and emerging markets fell 15.1% in the first quarter.
Marcelo Mindlin and his Impactful Legacy in the Energy World
Marcelo Mindlin was born on January 19, 1964. He would become one of Argentina's most successful businessmen. Let's take a closer look at his story.
Carlos Ponzi: La Increíble Vida del Inolvidable Estafador
On January 18, 1949, Carlos Ponzi, the unforgettable con man and creator of the Ponzi or pyramid scheme, died. Let's take a closer look at his humble origins, how he devised his pyramid scheme, and its sad end.