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Book Review: The Art Of Thinking Clearly
Article By:
Saj Karsan
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Monday, June 10, 2019 1:37 AM EDT
n The Art of Thinking Clearly [Click and drag to move] , Rolf Dobelli discusses a number of our biases and suggests solutions for staying rational.
Book Review: The Fifth Risk By Michael Lewis
Article By:
Danielle Park, CFA
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Monday, June 3, 2019 12:22 AM EDT
Full of his famous character studies, this material becomes a page-turner. It also sheds light on the strategy of many in positions of power.
Book Review: The Misbehavior Of Markets
Article By:
Saj Karsan
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Saturday, June 1, 2019 12:19 PM EDT
In The Misbehavior of Markets: A Fractal View of Financial Turbulence, author Benoit Mandelbrot offers a better way to model markets, using a math concept called a fractal.
In Gold We Trust 2019
Article By:
Acting Man
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019 12:00 AM EDT
Trust in once well-respected institutions is increasingly eroding.
In this article: GLD
The Fairshare Model Performance-Based Capital Structure
Article By:
Karl Sjogren
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Sunday, May 26, 2019 7:44 PM EDT
A description of the Fairshare Model, a performance-based capital structure for venture-stage initial public offerings.
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
Article By:
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.