Inside ‘Infinite Leverage’: Hedge Fund Theory 101!
“Operation Infinite Leverage” is a catch-all label used on message boards and in investigative threads to describe a set of…
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The hidden connections between Wall Street and intelligence agencies
Every so often a viral thread claims that “spies run the markets” or that “Wall Street pulls the strings of…
Do central banks secretly buy stocks to prop up markets?
Every time stocks ricochet higher after a sell-off, a familiar whisper shoots across trading floors and social feeds: “The central…
The “invisible” cartel of market makers
Market makers are the finance equivalent of power lines: rarely noticed when working, blamed for everything when the lights flicker.…
Nokia’s missed smartphone opportunity
In the early 2000s, Nokia stood as the undisputed leader in mobile phones. Known for their durable build, long battery…
The hidden hand of investment banks in shaping U.S. elections
When Americans think about who influences U.S. elections, they often picture political parties, grassroots donors, activist groups, or tech platforms.…
Is the S&P 500 manipulated by big money?
The S&P 500 is the benchmark for the U.S. stock market and, in many ways, the global economy. Trillions of…
Did the Federal Reserve engineer the Great Depression?
Few questions in economic history spark as much heat as this one: did the Federal Reserve engineer the Great Depression,…
Who really controls the New York Stock Exchange?
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is perhaps the most famous financial marketplace on Earth — a marble-fronted symbol of…
The mysterious sell-off before 9/11: coincidence or insider plot?
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shocked the world. Four hijacked planes brought down the Twin Towers, damaged the…