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.
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.
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.
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.
On January 10, 1870, the Standard Oil Company was created, a company that would lead the oil world to the extreme, becoming a monopoly.
On January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, began his presentation by saying, "Thanks for coming. Let's make history together today..." He then unveiled the iPhone, a cell phone that would revolutionize the digital world. Let's learn more about its history.
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.
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.
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.
Learn the story of investment genius Charles Munger
On December 30, 1851, Asa Griggs Candler was born, transforming Coca-Cola from a simple remedy into a passion of the masses.
On December 29, 1989, the Japanese stock market, the Nikkei, reached its peak. However, it continued to fall from there. Let's see what we can learn from this speculative bubble.
On December 28, 2000, Montgomery Ward, an American retail company, announced its bankruptcy. Let's examine the causes and consequences of the fall of this retail giant.