Larry Fink: BlackRock's powerful CEO since 1994
Larry Fink, CEO and founder of Blackrock, one of the world's leading investment funds, was born on November 2, 1952. Let's take a look at the full story of this financial guru.
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Burbuja Puntocom: A 26 Años de Su Impresionante Cúspide
In a clear indication that the tech bubble was in full swing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average underwent a radical change in its composition on November 1, 1999. On this date, tech giants like Microsoft, Intel, and Home Depot joined the index, while long-established industrial companies like Chevron, Goodyear, and Sears were excluded. Sears's departure, for example, marked the end of a 75-year uninterrupted presence in the Dow Jones. Let's look at the full story of how the dot-com bubble unfolded.
Bitcoin: A 17 Años del Nacimiento de la Popular Criptomoneda
On October 31, 2008, the Bitcoin white paper was published by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto (it's unknown whether he was a person or a group). Let's take a look at the complete history of the most popular cryptocurrency.
The day Disney "The Force was with him": it bought Lucasfilm in 2012
On October 30, 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm, the owner of major franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, for $4.5 billion. This purchase was the fourth largest to date, after the acquisitions of Capital Cities ABC, Pixar, and Fox. Let's look at the full story of this shocking transaction.
The Shocking Crash of 29 and its Devastating Consequences
On October 29, 1929, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 11,731 shares, closing at 230 points. Trading volume was around 16 million shares, a record that took 40 years to surpass. The index had already fallen by 23,051 shares in the previous two days, but its bottom was not reached until July 8, 1932. Let's learn more about the shocking Crash of '29 and its aftermath.
Bill Gates: The Shocking Story of the Founder of Microsoft
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, was born on October 28, 1955. Loved and hated by many, let's explore the full story of this distinguished entrepreneur: his early days, his time at Microsoft, and his current work on philanthropy and climate change.
The Shocking German Hyperinflation of 1923 and Its Terrifying Outcome
On October 25, 1923, the Reichsbank printed 120 trillion marks as German hyperinflation spiraled out of control. A month later, the exchange rate gap reached $1 to $4.2 trillion. Let's look at the full story and its dire consequences.
The memorable day JP Morgan saved the American banking system
El 24 de octubre de 1907, en plena crisis, JP Morgan ofrece realizar un rescate bancario invirtiendo 25 millones de dólares(unos 700 millones actualizado por inflación). Veamos la historia completa.
A 96 años de la Gran Depresión: su Rápido Descenlace
On October 23, 1929, stock prices fell by 18 to 20 points, and some six million shares passed from hand to hand; the following day, prices fell again, by 20 to 30 points, and even 30 to 40 points for large companies.
La Crisis de los Misiles de Cuba de 1962: Cuando la Paz Mundial Pendía de un Hilo
On October 22, 1962, US President John F. Kennedy announced the blockade of Cuba, confirming rumors that the Soviets had installed missiles in the country. Let's look at the full story of the Cuban Missile Crisis and how this geopolitical event affected stock market indices.
A 38 años del Lunes Negro en Wall Street. Su sorprendente Causa
October 19, 1987, became immortalized as Black Monday, as the New York Stock Exchange plummeted by 22.61p/t in a single day, the worst day in its history. Let's look at the full story of this dramatic decline and its surprising causes.
The Forgotten Panic of 1907 and Its Shocking Legacy
October 18, 1907, saw the fourth consecutive day of stock market crashes. This crisis became known as the "Panic of 1907" or the "Crisis of 1907." The newly listed Westinghouse fell from 103 to 79 in a single day, and its stock price had to be suspended.