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,…
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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,…
PhonePe Daily SIPs at ₹10 Transform Small Investor Habits
PhonePe Wealth introduces a bold new idea that reshapes how Indians approach mutual fund investing. The platform rolls out daily…
Michael Milken’s junk bond empire
In the 1980s, one man’s financial innovations reshaped Wall Street: Michael Milken, often called the “Junk Bond King.” Through his…
Cybersecurity bubble fears
The digital age has created both incredible opportunities and enormous risks. Every business now relies on connected networks, cloud computing,…
George Soros and the Bank of England
On September 16, 1992, a day now known as Black Wednesday, legendary investor George Soros made financial history. By betting…
Global Markets Shift as Fed Cuts Rates and Tech Stocks Slide
Global stock markets moved through sharp swings on December 11, 2025, as investors tracked monetary policy signals, earnings announcements, and…