Deepwater Horizon: 15 Years After the Shocking Oil Platform Disaster
On April 22, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sank in the Gulf of Mexico, USA, causing an unprecedented environmental catastrophe. Discover this story.
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John Maynard Keynes: 79 Years since the Death of the Influential Economist
On April 21, 1946, John Maynard Keynes, a renowned British economist known for his economic ideas named Keynesian in his honor, died. Discover his story and who is one of his greatest critics.
The End of the Gold Standard in 1933 and Its Surprising Outcome
On April 19, 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, the gold standard was abolished, ushering in a new direction in global economic policy. Discover the surprising impact this event has today.
John Piermont Morgan: The Shocking Life of the Powerful Banker
On April 17, 1837, John Piermont Morgan, the powerful American banker, was born. Discover his full story.
Elizabeth Holmes: Her Impressive Rise and Fall from Grace
The saying goes that all that glitters is not gold. Discover how the "brilliant" Elizabeth Holmes proved the saying true.
The Amazing History of Caterpillar From 1925 to Today
On April 15, 1925, Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best founded a small agricultural machinery company with an innovative track-drive system. Discover the incredible story of Caterpillar.
The Incredible Secret to Winning in the Stock Market: What No One Is Telling You
The secret to winning in the stock market is within your grasp. It's not that difficult, and you don't need to be a Wall Street bigwig. Here's everything they don't want you to know.
Investing from Scratch: 13 Steps to a Glorious Start
If you want to start investing and don't know where to begin, we're sharing this guide with everything you need to know.
Facebook Buys Instagram: 13 Years After the Memorable Acquisition
On April 9, 2012, Facebook acquired Instagram, the popular social network, consolidating its leadership in the social media world. Discover the secrets of this momentous transaction.
Nvidia: The Incredible Rise of the Tech Leader
On April 5, 1993, Nvidia, the most valuable company today, was founded. Discover its meteoric rise from a startup to its incredible present.
Apple Computer: From a Garage in 1976 to the Most Valuable Company
On April 1st, Apple Computer Company was founded, a company that would revolutionize the world of computing and mobile telephony. Discover the humble beginnings of this incredible company.
Priceline.com's Incredible IPO and the 5 Lessons It Leaves for Investors
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.