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.
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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 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.
Zimbabwe's Hyperinflation: The Incredible Story of the 100 Trillion Dollar Note
January 16th Anniversary On January 16, 2009 the Central Bank of Zimbabwe issued a banknote
MarketWatch's 1999 IPO and Its Incredible Results
On January 15, 1999, MarketWatch's IPO opened at $17 and closed at $97.50 that same day. At the time, it was the second-largest single-day gain. Let's look at the full story.
The Remarkable Impact on Microsoft of Bill Gates' Resignation in 2000
On January 13, 2000, Bill Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft to focus on his philanthropic work. Let's see how Microsoft fared after his departure.
The Incredible Story of Jeff Bezos and the Amazon Foundation
On January 12, 1964, Jeff Bezos was born. He transformed e-commerce by founding Amazon from a garage. His vision and innovation redefined shopping and marked a milestone in the industry.
The Dow Jones and the Shocking Post-World War II Economic Recovery in 1946
On January 11, 1946, the Dow Jones finally surpassed its peak during the Great Depression. Let's look at what happened during those 19 years of economic recovery.
The End of the AT&T Monopoly in 1982 and Its Profound Effect on the Industry
The end of AT&T's monopoly in 1982 transformed telecommunications in the U.S., opening up competition and laying the groundwork for new technologies.
The Best Free Finance Course Ever!
We're pleased to welcome you to the course titled "The Best Free Finance Course in History." Pretentious title? We'll do our best to make it true. For now, as the name suggests, it's free. Below this post, where we tell you all about the content, we're sharing the first lesson. We hope you enjoy it!
The Pocket Investor: The Only Financial Advisor Blog
The purpose of this blog is to share useful information for anyone who wants to improve their finances. The blog of financial advisor Mario Cape, author of The Pocket Investor 1, 2, and 3, will help you make ends meet.