E What Is Venture Capital, Really?
Article By:
Karl Sjogren
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019 5:19 PM EDT
There is disagreement on what constitutes "venture capital." The traditional view is that it is an investment by a VC fund--that excludes angel investments. The author of The Fairshare Model takes an expansive view--many IPOs raise venture capital.
The Problem With The Supply Curve
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Global Economic Intersection
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019 5:00 AM EDT
In his book Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor of the Social Sciences (link) Steve Keen uses a 1952 paper to make a very important point about neoclassical economics: There is a problem with the supply curve.
Book Review: Way Of The Trader, By Ian Murphy
Article By:
Brenda Jubin
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Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:26 AM EDT
Murphy’s book has value both for the beginning trader and the more experienced trader with a day-one mindset. As a bonus, it’s fun to read.
State Of The European Union: Alternative Lending
Article By:
AllAboutAlpha
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Friday, April 26, 2019 5:00 AM EDT
When banks make loans they put the money of their depositors at risk. When other lenders make loans they put the money of their investors at risk.
Double Eagle
Article By:
Tim Knight
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Sunday, April 21, 2019 4:15 PM EDT
Over the long Easter weekend, I wanted to share a few excerpts from my financial history book, Panic, Progress, and Prosperity. Here’s today’s piece:
OPEC Begins ...
Article By:
Tim Knight
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Sunday, April 21, 2019 1:00 AM EDT
Some excerpts from my book, for holiday weekend reading.
Book Review: The Sceptical Investor, By John Stepek
Article By:
Brenda Jubin
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Thursday, April 11, 2019 1:46 AM EDT
Stepek does not recommend always doing the opposite of what the market is doing since the market often gets things right, which is why he prefers the term “skeptical” to “contrarian.”
Yakking With David Stockman About “Peak Trump”
Podcast By:
James Howard Kunstler
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Sunday, March 24, 2019 9:28 PM EDT
In this podcast I talk with David Stockman about his new book.
Book Review: Peter Mansbridge One On One
Article By:
Peter McKenzie-Brown
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Sunday, March 24, 2019 3:00 PM EDT
When Peter Mansbridge was CBC TV’s chief correspondent, I greatly enjoyed listening to his one-on-one interviews. I was therefore delighted when I found this book in my local library.
Book Review: The Blockchain Revolution - A Tale Of Insanity And Anarchy
Article By:
Brenda Jubin
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Sunday, March 3, 2019 11:17 AM EDT
The Blockchain Revolution, by Andrew Updegrove, is not only a good read as a thriller. It’s also a thoroughly enjoyable way to learn more about blockchain systems and cryptocurrency.
Book Review: Tailored Wealth Management
Article By:
Brenda Jubin
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Monday, February 18, 2019 12:09 AM EDT
The author, Niall J. Gannon, is a financial advisor for high net worth individuals and families. And yet Tailored Wealth Management: Exploring the Cause and Effect of Financial Success is applicable to all investors, at any stage of their lives.
Strategic Thinking For The Next Metals Bull Market
Article By:
Joshua Hall
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Sunday, February 17, 2019 3:00 PM EDT
Review of The Mining Investor's Handbook by Robin Brumby.
Book Review: 'Billion Dollar Whale' By Wright & Hope
Article By:
Saj Karsan
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Sunday, February 3, 2019 6:03 PM EDT
There's a lot about human nature in here. The desire of people to appear successful can override common sense.
Book Review: The Secret Of Our Success
Article By:
Saj Karsan
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019 3:40 AM EDT
In The Secret of our Success, Joseph Henrich makes the case that we are hardly more intelligent than primates, if at all, across a number of measures. What separates us is our culture.
Book Review: Red Notice, By Bill Browder
Article By:
Bankers Anonymous
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Sunday, January 20, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
Red Notice has garnered a tremendous amount of attention since publication in 2015, but given the ongoing current events, it still feels like 95% of Americans aren’t aware of the true nature of the Russian state under Vladimir Putin.