The founding of Standard Oil by the powerful Rockefeller in 1870
On January 10, 1870, the Standard Oil Company was created, a company that would lead the oil world to the extreme, becoming a monopoly.
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Charles Merrill and His Impactful Influence on the Stock Market
On January 6, 1914, the iconic stockbroking firm of Charles Merrill and his partner Edmund Lynch was founded. Yes, you guessed it: Merrill Lynch. Let's learn about its rich history in this article.
King Camp Gillette: From Successful Businessman to His Sad End in 1932
On January 5, 1855, King Camp Gillette was born. He would become a powerful businessman, leaving his name on razors to this day. Let's look at his life and his not-so-graceful end.
Financial Advisor Fees: The Surprising Answer
If you want to start investing, there's nothing better than seeking out financial advisors. But will it be expensive? Will it be worth it? Let's explore these questions in this comprehensive article.
Que pueden aprender de Messi Campeón Mundial los Inversores
On December 18, 2022, after 36 years, Argentina was once again crowned world champions. For many, this championship had a special flavor, seeing Lionel Messi lift the trophy. Let's see what investors can learn from the qualities that took the national team star to the pinnacle of his career.
The Financial Crisis of 1825 and the Shocking Fall of London Bank Pole
On December 14, 1825, one of England's most important banks, the London Bank Pole, collapsed. This 1825 crisis would have an impact worldwide. Let's see how it happened.
Apple: A 45 Años de su Formidable Salida a la Bolsa
On December 12, 1980, Apple's initial public offering took place, trading at $22 per share.
Bernard Madoff: 16 Years After His Shocking Confession
On December 10, 2008, in the midst of the subprime crisis, Bernard Madoff confessed to his children that his investment fund was a complete fraud, a Ponzi scheme. In this first part, let's examine the events that led to this terrible situation: the biggest scam in history.
La Caída de la URSS: a 34 años del histórico suceso
December 8, 1991, went down in history as the day an era ended: the Cold War ended, and a new world stage emerged. Let's look at how the fall of the USSR unfolded and its aftermath.
La Exuberancia Irracional de los Mercados: A 29 Años de la Memorable frase de Greenspan
On December 5, 1996, Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, delivered a memorable speech in which he spoke of the "irrational exuberance" of the markets. Twenty-eight years after that speech, we recall the meaning of his words and see whether he was right or wrong.
IMF Rescue of South Korea: When the 1997 Asian Crisis Hit the World Again
On December 3, 1997, the IMF rescued South Korea. The International Monetary Fund announced a bailout in the midst of a crisis that affected many Southeast Asian countries and threatened to shake the entire global economy. Let's take a closer look at what happened.
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.