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.
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Watergate: The Shocking Day Both Nixon and the Stock Market Trembled
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.
Get-Rich-Quick Investment Strategies: The Shocking Secret
It's what we all want: lots of money, easy and fast. Do we all agree? Below, we'll explain what's true and what's false about investment strategies for getting rich.
How to Make Your Investments Foolproof
Investment planning is an essential tool for achieving your long-term financial goals. By establishing a clear and coherent strategy, you'll be able to make more informed decisions and increase your chances of success.
When Warren Buffett praised The Skillful Way Out of the Subprime Crisis
On November 17, 2010, Warren Buffett published an article in the New York Times titled "Pretty Good for Government Work" in which he thanked the government for its work in the dot-com crisis.
The Millionaire Next Door: The Incredible Book of Secrets of the Rich
On November 16, 2010, the book The Millionaire Next Door, by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, goes on sale. This book chronicles the habits that millionaires have in common, which are often very different from what one might have imagined.
Tickers: The Incredible Invention That Facilitated Stock Trading in 1867
On November 15, 1867, an invention emerged that would change Wall Street and the world's stock exchanges: Edward Calahan introduced tickers, a code to identify stock market participants that could be easily transmitted by telegraph. This was to replace the old stockbroker, who until then had literally run around the stock exchange floor checking for the latest prices.
Juramento Investor: The Memorable Emergence of the Cattle Company in 1990
On November 14, 1990, Argentine businessman Jorge Brito founded Inversor Juramento, a company dedicated to livestock production. Let's take a closer look at the company's history.
The surprising IPO of TheGlobe.com, the first social network
On November 13, 1998, TheGlobe.com launched its IPO (Initial Public Offering), rising 606% on its first day. Pre-registrant subscribers bought it at $9 and were able to sell it that same day at a closing price of $63.50, reaching an intraday high of $97.
The Argentine Pocket Investor: Its Memorable Birth in 2018
November 12, 2018, was a very special day for me as I released my first book, The Argentine Pocket Investor. I'm going to tell you how I came up with the idea to release the book, and then, as a bonus, a full chapter as a gift.
World War I: 106 Years After Its Official End
On November 11, 2018, peace was finally signed: the First World War was over. The New York Stock Exchange closed (again) to celebrate. Between July 30 and December 12, 1914, the stock market had been closed. During the war years, despite the initial shock, they maintained a bullish trend. Let's take a closer look at this shocking event that impacted world history.