On March 30, 1999, Priceline.com's initial public offering (IPO) took place. Trading began at $16 and closed at $69, tripling the profits of its initial investors. At the time, the company was trading at a higher price than United Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Northwest Airlines combined, a clear example of the market's irrationality in the midst of the dot-com bubble.
On March 25, 1809, the first bank in the United States failed: the Farmers Exchange Bank of Gloucester. Discover the impact and legacy of this catastrophic collapse.
On March 23, 2012, the IPO of BATS (Better Alternative Trading System), an alternative to traditional exchanges like the NYSE and NASDAQ, took place. However, things didn't go well. Find out what happened.
On March 22, 1990, the captain of the supertanker Exxon Valdez was sentenced to pay a fine. Exactly one year to the day before, his ship had suffered a malfunction that triggered an oil spill off the coast of Alaska. Discover what we can learn from this disaster and what corporate responsibility is all about.
On March 18, 1852, in the midst of the California Gold Rush, an iconic bank was founded: Wells Fargo. Discover the interesting history of this bank, not without its scandals.
On March 17, JP Morgan Chase acquired Bear Stearns, one of Wall Street's most important investment banks. Discover the reasons behind this surprising acquisition.
The world changed dramatically in a matter of weeks. Commerce ground to a halt. Planes ground to a halt, restaurants closed, and everyone stayed home. The impact of COVID and government measures is impossible to forget. Let's look at how this impacted the stock market and what lessons we can learn.
Protecting savings from inflation in Argentina is a constant challenge due to high economic volatility and persistent inflation. However, there are strategies that can help minimize the impact of inflation and protect purchasing power. Below, we'll explore in detail various ways to protect savings and build a solid plan to address inflation in Argentina.
On March 11, 2004, the brilliant investor Phillip Fisher, author of the book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, passed away at the age of 96. Discover the great lessons Warren Buffett's mentor shared.
In this lesson, we'll cover something key: how to defend yourself against scams. These days, thieves are rife, trying to steal from you by extracting information, money, or selling you useless courses. Let's take a detailed look at how they operate and how you can defend yourself.
On March 4, 1957, Standard & Poor's created the most famous index of all: the S&P 500, or SPY. Discover how this index can be an excellent investment option.
On March 3, 1882, Charles Ponzi, the founder of the pyramid scheme, was born. Discover how you can protect yourself today from the many scammers out there.
