Articles #Lessons Learnt

This article explores the parallels between the California Gold Rush and the modern AI revolution, using the story of Samuel Brannan as a cautionary tale. Brannan's success in selling tools to gold rush miners highlights the potential for wealth creation in supporting industries. The article discusses how AI has the power to reshape industries and create opportunities, but warns that not everyone will benefit equally.

This article discusses the Mississippi Bubble of 1720, a financial crisis that occurred in France due to a speculative bubble in shares of the Mississippi Company. The article explores the causes and consequences of the crisis and draws important lessons for investors, regulators, and governments.

his article discusses the South Seas Bubble of 1720, a financial crisis that resulted from speculative investment in the South Seas Company. The article highlights the events that led to the crisis and the consequences that followed.

This article discusses the Florida real estate bubble of the 1920s, a period of frenzied speculation that led to a housing boom before ultimately resulting in a devastating economic collapse. The lessons from this event remain relevant today and can provide valuable insights for policymakers and investors.

This article discusses the stock market crash of 1929, which led to the Great Depression and had far-reaching consequences for the US and global economies. The article outlines several key lessons that can be learned from the crash, including the dangers of speculation and leverage, the far-reaching consequences of market crashes, the importance of government intervention in times of crisis, and the benefits of diversification.

This article discusses the Nifty Fifty bubble of the 1970s, a period of high investor enthusiasm for 50 blue-chip stocks that were believed to be "one-decision" stocks that could only go up. The article explains how this bubble formed, how it eventually burst, and the lessons that investors can learn from this event.

This article explores the phenomenon of leveraged buyouts, which involved using borrowed money to acquire companies and make significant changes to their operations in pursuit of profits.

This article discusses the Savings and Loans Crisis of 1989, a financial disaster caused by deregulation and poor management practices in the banking industry. It highlights the lessons investors can learn from this event, including the dangers of deregulation, the importance of diversification and risk management, and the role of government regulation in protecting investors.

This article discusses the dot-com bubble of 2000, a period of hype and speculation in the technology industry that led to a devastating crash. The article explores the lessons we can learn from this event.

This article discusses the housing bubble of 2008, its causes, and its impact on the global economy. It highlights the lessons that can be learned from the event, such as the importance of sound economic fundamentals.

This article discusses the Madoff Ponzi scheme, one of the largest financial frauds in history. The article explores the lessons that can be learned from this event, including the importance of due diligence, regulatory oversight, and transparency.

This article discusses the Bitcoin bubble of 2017 and the lessons that investors can learn from the event. The article highlights the dangers of speculation and hype, the importance of diversification, and the need to manage risk when investing in emerging technologies.