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This Week In Wall Street History
This Week In Wall Street History: May 12-18
Acting on Alexander Hamilton’s view that “…there must be a line of separation between honest men and knaves, between stockholders and dealers in the funds, and mere unprincipled gamblers,” a group of 24 men formed the predecessor to the New York Stock Exchange, this week on May 12, 1792.
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Monday May 12th - 2:17pm
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This Week In Wall Street History: May 5-11
One of the monumental battles between two Wall Street egos - that of Edward Henry Harriman, head of the Union Pacific Railroad and J.P. Morgan, the banking tycoon and owner of practically the rest of America’s railroad empire - came to a head this week in 1901.
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Monday May 5th - 2:13pm
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Ann Lee
The American Way
Arguably the most recognizable charity, the American Cancer Society certainly knows how to segment their market.
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Thursday May 8th - 1:29pm
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Generations
At the beginning of this week, the Girl Scouts of Greater New York held their annual gala at the Grand Hyatt to raise funds for Girl Scout troops to train young girls and women to become future leaders.
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Friday May 2nd - 1:33pm
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Heather Flick
Change? Be Careful What You Wish For!
“Change!” is the political battle cry du jour. The word presidential candidates recently used to signify flip-flopping today signifies America’s New Year’s self improvement mandate. But let’s be accurate in separating spin from actual policy. Why and what kind of change, if any, do we really need?
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Monday January 7th - 10:52am
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Dateline Dubaiowa
Come and listen to a story 'bout the next big thing.
It’ll save us from Iran and that greedy Saudi King.
We grow it now at home, and it’s here to save the day.
Who cares about tortillas and the price we’ll have to pay?
…for corn, that is. Iowa ethanol! Liquid pork.
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Monday December 3rd - 10:45am
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Jonathan Uretsky
But the Oracle Said It Was OK…
Opening statements were held today in federal court in Hartford, Connecticut in a case where the government is prosecuting a number of former executives of Berkshire Hathaway’s General Re insurance business over a reinsurance deal that dates back seven years.
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Wednesday January 16th - 11:17am
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Another 'Mission Accomplished' Farce?
Nearly two years ago, the U.S. Attorney announced a "Big Board Crackdown" and levied fraud charges against 15 specialists. Today, 10 of those Wall Streeters remain innocent and prosecutors have egg on their face.
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Monday February 26th - 11:30am
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Buy, Hold, Sell: Collectibles
Buy: Anything Bob Dylan
What’s the difference between Bob Dylan, Abraham Lincoln, and Barry Bonds? The price trajectories of their autographs.
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Wednesday March 7th - 9:56am
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Buy: Einstein
Peter Siegel, President of Gotta Have It! Collectibles, the leading high-end memorabilia gallery in New York, has one word for you: Einstein.
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Wednesday February 28th - 12:43pm
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