Investing History

The stock-investing classic - updated to help you win in today’s chaotic global economy. Much has changed since the last edition of Stocks for the Long Run. The financial crisis, the deepest bear market since the Great Depression, and the continued growth of the emerging markets are just some of the contingencies directly affecting every portfolio in the world. To help you navigate markets and make the best investment decisions, Jeremy Siegel has updated his best-selling guide to stock market investing.

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the price of gold has skyrocketed - in three years, it has more than doubled from $800 an ounce to $1,900. This massive spike kicked off an unprecedented global gold-mining and exploration boom, much bigger than the Gold Rush of the 1800s. In Gold, acclaimed author Matthew Hart takes you on an unforgettable journey around the world and through history to tell the incredible story of how gold became the world's most precious commodity.

In this entertaining romp through recent economic and financial history, bestselling author Addison Wiggin traces the primary trends that have led up to rapid economic growth and innovation while keeping an eye on the inevitable downturn. The current edition has been revised, adapted, and reimagined, enlightening listeners about what's happening behind today's top headlines.

In this long-awaited and eagerly anticipated update, Jeremy Siegel provides his legendary perspective and guidance to an investment world turned upside down. Stocks for the Long Run combines a compelling and timely portrait of today's turbulent stock market with the strategies, tools, and techniques investors need to maintain their focus and achieve meaningful stock returns over time. This completely updated edition includes entirely new information as it provides answers on the five major issues concerning investors and professionals today.

In Circle of Friends, award-winning journalist Charles Gasparino chronicles the massive federal crackdown that has already put some of the biggest names on Wall Street behind bars. Circle of Friends is not a defense of insider trading, but it does offer an account of the politics of Wall Street crime fighting, revealing the behind-the-scenes ambitions that motivate headlines and burnish political careers. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction, as engrossing and explosive as fictional thrillers of the finest magnitude.

In God We Trust delves deeply into current economic and market developments and reflects on how prosperity in the US returned in 2018, as capitalism has again been unleashed. The author says, "What a relief after eight years of economic stagnation and government over-regulation." Oddly, as the US economy has benefited from pro-growth policies, like tax rate cuts and deregulation, there exists a rising tide of sympathy for socialism among leftist politicians and young people.

Discretion, secrecy, and subtle strategy were the weapons of choice at Wall Street investment bank Lazard Frères & Co. For more than a century, the mystique and reputation of the "Great Men" who worked there allowed the firm to garner unimaginable profits, social cachet, and outsized influence in the halls of power. But in the mid-1980s, their titanic egos started getting in the way, and the Great Men of Lazard jeopardized all they had built.

China is the economic story of our time, but upon deeper investigation, it's easy to see that throughout its history for the past two millennia, it has backstopped all economic expansion globally to date. It's not a secret that the Chinese are a high-context, ethnocentric culture that is comprised of the largest ethnic population in the world, the Han, who make up 90% of its 1.5 billion citizens. The Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have made headlines over the past decade as China seeks to expand its trade influence into traditionally hostile and...

Have you been hearing people all around you talking about Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies and wanted to learn more, but are afraid it may be too technical to understand? Or maybe you just do not want to feel like an idiot for asking what cryptocurrency is? Well fear not, this book was written for you! This is a quick and easy-to-follow guide to all aspects of cryptocurrency. I avoid getting into complex details while providing clear examples and analogies to help the listener digest the information.

In this follow-up to his best-selling Bitcoin Explained Simply, industry expert Mark Jeffrey now makes an argument for what Bitcoin actually means: how it will disrupt banking and other industries and why it is the greatest "store of value" ever invented.

Who’s really to blame for America’s catastrophic financial meltdown and devastating national recession? Contrary to what the “Occupy Movement” might tell you, it’s not greedy Wall Street executives. No, as one of America’s top financial professionals reveals in this shocking book, the real culprit is economic warfare, with our foreign enemies exploiting our lurking financial weaknesses. In Secret Weapon, Kevin Freeman unveils how all the evidence - including motive, means, and opportunity - points to America’s foreign enemies deliberately pushing our economy over the brink.

This audiobook provides key insights into the "rags to riches" story of George Soros, and his journey to become one of the world's most famous investors. It discusses his investment strategies and his strong passion for philanthropy, and driving social change.

It is important to understand that investing is no longer a strategy that is reserved for the elite and wealthy. Instead, it is a smart and necessary strategy for anyone who desires to have any form of financial stability in their life. What if I told you that by the end of this audiobook, you'll know the specific steps to take in order to become an expert investor and to grow your income to where you want it to be?

This guide aims at expediting your discovery of smarter investment strategies by providing basic information about Ethereum to help you seamlessly build your investment portfolio, while confidently navigating the various concepts of mining, smart contracts, and gaining returns. This guide is also fully aware that Ethereum is still in its infancy and is laced with unique risks and complexities.

"Market Evolution: The Creation, History, and Future of the Stock Market" is an in-depth exploration of one of the most influential institutions in the global economy. From its origins in the early days of trade and commerce to its role in shaping modern finance, this book provides a comprehensive look at the stock market's evolution, key milestones, and enduring impact on businesses, investors, and societies worldwide.

전시회에 가는 것을 좋아하는 사람들은 많지만, 미술 작품을 구매해 재테크를 하는 사람은 드물다. 보통 미술 투자는 부자들의 전유물이라는 고정관념이 있기 때문이다. 『나는 샤넬백 대신 그림을 산다』를 출간한 저자 윤보형은 미술 투자인 '아트테크'야말로 주식과 부동산보다 보통의 사람들에게 적합한 재테크라고 말한다.

Capitalize on the Booming Senior Real Estate Market by Discovering Insider Secrets to Profitable Opportunities Driven by the Wealthiest Generation in History. As the wealthiest generation in history, Baby Boomers and GenX control a staggering 72% of the nation’s wealth and are redefining their future housing needs. In "The Senior Real Estate Market Advantage," you'll discover the 10 HIGH-demand features that today's discerning seniors seek in their forever homes. This book reveals key elements that make properties irresistible to these buyers. Filled with ideas this generation wants, and ...

The first of the series breaks the ice on what is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. What is most important is not the academic or theoretical understanding of Bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency trading, investing, staking, etc. What is important is for the listener to understand in practical bite-size chunks. The book is not here to show how much the author knows. The book is to show you that you too can understand all these basic ideas in every-day useful examples.

Stretching your paycheck to make ends meet at the end of the month is a problem for most. According to a study done by CNBC in 2017, about 78% of full-time workers live paycheck to paycheck - therefore you are not alone. By living this way, you are a slave to money instead of money being a slave for you. So how can you escape the rat race and take back your freedom? You must learn the secrets of wealthy self-made people such as Ray Dalio and Warren Buffett and implement them in your own life.

4 Free Bonuses: E-book on Growth Mindset, Habit Toolkit and More Fascinating Biographies of Entrepreneurs with Inspiring Lessons Have you wondered how entrepreneurs created radical products and businesses? Many people fail. Many people succeed. The one thing success stories share is that no one achieved success in quite the same way. If you are struggling with getting started on your product or innovative idea, you’re not alone. Countless people have faced the same pressures, from a lack of resources to not being seen or recognized. Learn from the lives of legendary entrepreneurs like ...