Investing History

Before Columbus's fateful voyage in 1492, no European had ever seen, much less tasted, tobacco or chocolate. Initially dismissed as dry leaves and an odd Indian drink, these two commodities came to conquer Europe on a scale unsurpassed by any other American resource or product. A fascinating story of contact, exploration, and exchange in the Atlantic world, Sacred Gifts, Profane Pleasures traces the ways in which these two goods of the Americas both changed and were changed by Europe.

What do businesses like a fast food chain McDonald’s, a soft drink company like Coca-Cola, a scotch tape manufacturer like 3M, and a retail giant like Walmart have in common? What does a coffee maker like a Starbucks and a wholesale hardware store like Home Depot have in common? They’re all stocks with growing dividends and a form of passive income that you’d be a fool not to have in your portfolio.

If you want to change your life during the coming metaverse bull run, then keep reading. When Facebook changed its name to Meta, everybody and their dog started talking about the metaverse and how it will be the next big thing. But how many people know what they are talking about? That is why we wrote this audiobook to help you become a profitable investor in the metaverse; cryptocurrency, NFTs, virtual lands, and blockchain gaming will be the assets of the future, and you have to master them all if you want to succeed.

A great American voice narrates a poignant tribute to our most outstanding monument. One of Charles Kuralt's last projects, Our Lady of the Freedoms is a full-scale production of writer-director Norman Corwin's account of how the Statue of Liberty came to New York harbor.

In Circle of Friends, award-winning journalist Charles Gasparino chronicles the massive federal crackdown that has already put some of the biggest names on Wall Street behind bars. Circle of Friends is not a defense of insider trading, but it does offer an account of the politics of Wall Street crime fighting, revealing the behind-the-scenes ambitions that motivate headlines and burnish political careers. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction, as engrossing and explosive as fictional thrillers of the finest magnitude.

This guide aims at expediting your discovery of smarter investment strategies by providing basic information about Ethereum to help you seamlessly build your investment portfolio, while confidently navigating the various concepts of mining, smart contracts, and gaining returns. This guide is also fully aware that Ethereum is still in its infancy and is laced with unique risks and complexities.

In this entertaining romp through recent economic and financial history, bestselling author Addison Wiggin traces the primary trends that have led up to rapid economic growth and innovation while keeping an eye on the inevitable downturn. The current edition has been revised, adapted, and reimagined, enlightening listeners about what's happening behind today's top headlines.

The stock-investing classic - updated to help you win in today’s chaotic global economy. Much has changed since the last edition of Stocks for the Long Run. The financial crisis, the deepest bear market since the Great Depression, and the continued growth of the emerging markets are just some of the contingencies directly affecting every portfolio in the world. To help you navigate markets and make the best investment decisions, Jeremy Siegel has updated his best-selling guide to stock market investing.

Who’s really to blame for America’s catastrophic financial meltdown and devastating national recession? Contrary to what the “Occupy Movement” might tell you, it’s not greedy Wall Street executives. No, as one of America’s top financial professionals reveals in this shocking book, the real culprit is economic warfare, with our foreign enemies exploiting our lurking financial weaknesses. In Secret Weapon, Kevin Freeman unveils how all the evidence - including motive, means, and opportunity - points to America’s foreign enemies deliberately pushing our economy over the brink.

Capitalize on the Booming Senior Real Estate Market by Discovering Insider Secrets to Profitable Opportunities Driven by the Wealthiest Generation in History. As the wealthiest generation in history, Baby Boomers and GenX control a staggering 72% of the nation’s wealth and are redefining their future housing needs. In "The Senior Real Estate Market Advantage," you'll discover the 10 HIGH-demand features that today's discerning seniors seek in their forever homes. This book reveals key elements that make properties irresistible to these buyers. Filled with ideas this generation wants, and ...

4 Free Bonuses: E-book on Growth Mindset, Habit Toolkit and More Fascinating Biographies of Entrepreneurs with Inspiring Lessons Have you wondered how entrepreneurs created radical products and businesses? Many people fail. Many people succeed. The one thing success stories share is that no one achieved success in quite the same way. If you are struggling with getting started on your product or innovative idea, you’re not alone. Countless people have faced the same pressures, from a lack of resources to not being seen or recognized. Learn from the lives of legendary entrepreneurs like ...

For over 15 years, New York Times best-selling author Harry S. Dent, Jr. has been uncannily accurate in predicting the financial future. In his three previous works, Dent predicted the financial recession of the early 90s, the economic expansion of the mid-90s, and the financial free-for-all of 1998-2000.

In God We Trust delves deeply into current economic and market developments and reflects on how prosperity in the US returned in 2018, as capitalism has again been unleashed. The author says, "What a relief after eight years of economic stagnation and government over-regulation." Oddly, as the US economy has benefited from pro-growth policies, like tax rate cuts and deregulation, there exists a rising tide of sympathy for socialism among leftist politicians and young people.

In The Four Powers, Hanania provides a fast-paced historical assessment of centralized power. From World War I to crypto, Hanania explains the emerging trend toward technodemocracy: a decentralized system of governance whereby power-centralized institutions (such as churches, banks, political parties, campaign donors, Amazon, and the CIA) become obsolete.

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Here is the fascinating story of the making of the high-tech business revolution and the birth of the Digital Age. Journalist Jeffrey Young chronicles six decades of unbridled technological innovation, taking you inside today's business empires and introducing you to the dreamers, the schemers, the entrepreneurs, and the inventors who built them...

China is the economic story of our time, but upon deeper investigation, it's easy to see that throughout its history for the past two millennia, it has backstopped all economic expansion globally to date. It's not a secret that the Chinese are a high-context, ethnocentric culture that is comprised of the largest ethnic population in the world, the Han, who make up 90% of its 1.5 billion citizens. The Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have made headlines over the past decade as China seeks to expand its trade influence into traditionally hostile and...

In this follow-up to his best-selling Bitcoin Explained Simply, industry expert Mark Jeffrey now makes an argument for what Bitcoin actually means: how it will disrupt banking and other industries and why it is the greatest "store of value" ever invented.

Economist on Wall Street is a collection of work from 1955 to 1970. The audio is especially interesting because so many of Bernstein's observations reflect the most important issues of the present - the outlook for inflation and its control, the intricacies of monetary policy, the future of the dollar, and the dilemmas of household finances. Bernstein was also concerned with developments in portfolio management, including the new influence of institutional investors and rules for optimal asset mixes.

This audiobook provides key insights into the "rags to riches" story of George Soros, and his journey to become one of the world's most famous investors. It discusses his investment strategies and his strong passion for philanthropy, and driving social change.