Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Investors in private startups pocketed a fortune last year… According to a report just released by PitchBook, they took home $256.4 billion. That’s a record high — and as you’re about to learn, these profits are expected to continue.
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
With Bitcoin up 36% year-to-date, the bold headlines for cryptos are back. Industry observers are predicting “an end to the crypto bear market,” and yelling from the rooftops that now’s the time to dive in headfirst.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Last Wednesday was a big day for investors… It was IPO day for Casper, the billion-dollar e-commerce startup. This was one of the most anticipated financial events of the year.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
This is terrifying. As we just learned, if the coronavirus stays on its current trajectory, more than 100 million people could be infected by the end of February.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
My bank is the worst. It holds onto my hard-earned money and gives me close to nothing in return: just one-tenth of 1% interest on my savings account.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
KKR is one of the most successful investors in the world. It’s best known for its $25 billion leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
China is killing us. In 1990, it produced less than 3% of the world’s manufacturing output.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Growing up, my parents taught me that being “direct” was a good thing. Being direct meant being honest, straightforward, forthcoming.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
As I explained last week, we’re currently in the midst of a rare trend. A wave of consolidation is taking place where big companies are buying smaller ones — i.e., “Mergers & Acquisitions.” Every time this has happened in the past, investors made a fortune.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A key market indicator just got triggered. In a report about it last week, Bloomberg wrote that we could be headed for a record.