Microsoft’s antitrust battles
For much of the 1990s and early 2000s, Microsoft Corporation was the dominant force in computing. Its Windows operating system…
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Paul Tudor Jones’ crash predictions
Few hedge fund managers have gained the legendary status of Paul Tudor Jones (PTJ). Known for his bold predictions and…
Goldman Sachs’ role in the Greek debt crisis
The Greek debt crisis of the late 2000s shook the eurozone to its core, threatening not just the Greek economy…
Richard Dennis and the Turtle Traders
In the history of trading, few stories are as fascinating as the tale of Richard Dennis and the Turtle Traders.…
Bill Hwang and Archegos meltdown
In March 2021, global markets were shaken by the sudden collapse of Archegos Capital Management, a little-known family office run…
Jerome Kerviel’s $7B trading loss
In January 2008, the world was rocked by news from France’s second-largest bank, Société Générale. A relatively unknown junior trader,…
Nick Leeson and Barings Bank collapse
In 1995, the financial world was stunned when Barings Bank, Britain’s oldest merchant bank, collapsed under the weight of massive…
Jesse Livermore — the man who broke the market
Few traders in history have captured the imagination of Wall Street like Jesse Livermore. Born in 1877, he rose from…
NFT stock-related hype
When non-fungible tokens (NFTs) exploded in popularity between 2020 and 2022, the frenzy didn’t stop at digital art and collectibles.…
Steve Cohen’s hedge fund empire
In the world of Wall Street, few names are as famous—or controversial—as Steve Cohen. Known for his aggressive trading style,…