Enron: A 24 Años de Su Impactante Caída
On December 2, 2001, Enron finally filed for bankruptcy. After months of trying to hold out, the energy company collapsed in one of the biggest corporate scandals in living memory. Let's see what happened.
Anniversaries
Financial events that occurred throughout the year
Distribuidora de Gas Cuyana: a 33 Años de Su Fundación Oficial
On December 1, 1992, amid a wave of privatizations of public companies in Argentina, Distribuidora de Gas Cuyana was founded. Let's learn more about the history of this company listed on the Argentine stock exchange.
Acciones Ordinarias y Beneficios Extraordinarios: el Eficaz Libro de Inversión Cumple 67 Años
On November 30, 1958, Phillip Fisher published Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, an investment guide that is still relevant today and helped none other than Warren Buffett in his early days. Let's see what we can learn from this magnificent book.
John Templeton: A 113 Años del Nacimiento del Formidable Inversor
John Templeton, legendary investor and founder of the fund that bears his name, was born on November 29, 1912. Let's see what we can learn from this brilliant investor and his legacy.
Charly Munger: His Memorable Legacy for Investors
On November 28, 2023, Charles Munger, one of the greatest investors in history and right-hand man to the greatest of all time, Warren Buffett, passed away. Let's look at nine valuable lessons he left for investors in this article.
La Guerra de la Inteligencia Artificial: Por qué Google está avanzando por encima de sus competidores
En los últimos días se filtró un mensaje de Sam Altam hablando de que Google venía aventajando a Open AI en la carrera por la IA. Veamos en detalle cómo Google está desarrollando una ventaja clave en dicha batalla.
A 190 Años del Nacimiento de Andrew Carnegie: El Impactante «Hombre del Acero»
Andrew Carnegie was born in Scotland on November 25, 1835. Later, he would achieve the American Dream and become the Man of Steel. Let's look at the full story.
Certificaciones de asesor financiero: por qué es necesario saber cuáles son y cómo validarlas
Just as driving requires a driver's license, providing financial advice requires special certification. Advising without such certification is illegal and can lead to criminal prosecution. Let's look at financial advisor certifications and how to find out if your advisor is certified or not.
The Inspiring Beginning of the Wright Company in 1909
On November 23, 1909, Orville and Wilbur Wright go to their newly formed company, The Wright Company, to their workplace. This company had been founded the day before with an initial capital of one million dollars.
The Historic Day Apple and Microsoft Confidentially Befriended
On November 22, Apple and Microsoft signed an agreement granting Microsoft the right to use portions of the technology they had developed for the Mac display for free.
Watergate: El Impactante día que tanto Nixon como la Bolsa temblaron
On November 21, 1973, an 18-and-a-half-minute tape was released showing US President Nixon discussing what happened at the Democratic compound with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This incident undermined confidence in Nixon and began to affect the stock market: it fell 40% throughout the investigation.
Living with 3,000,000 Pounds of Monthly Inflation: Germany's Incredible Hyperinflation of 1923
On November 20, 1923, inflation in Germany reached its peak. The exchange rate reached $1 to $4.2 trillion, and inflation reached a staggering $3,250,000 per month. Prices doubled every two days, and workers were paid twice a day to buy things during the day before prices rose again at night. Let's look at the full story and its consequences for everyday life.