In the year 1602 a new form of business organization was introduced that would change the course of economic history. The Dutch East India Company – known in its native Holland as Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie – became the first company to offer shares of ownership to the general public, thus allowing any person who became […]
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With the incredible fluctuation in the stock market in recent years coupled with the volatility in the real estate market in most areas of the country, many investors are looking for a way to diversify their portfolio with more stable investment options. Many have already reallocated their portfolios to invest in precious metals such as
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The Starbucks coffee shop franchise has developed into a corporate juggernaut and has set the standard for coffee retailers across the globe. With over 16,000 store locations, Starbucks grossed over $10 billion in 2011. They continue to grow and serve over 40 countries. There is no easy answer to how this company has been able to
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On August 24th in the year 410 AD the “Barbarians” appeared at the gates of Rome and successfully sacked the city. They spent three days pillaging and causing all sorts of mayhem. Thus began the saying that has come to mean a destruction from without by uncivilized people, “Barbarians at the Gates”. Historically these particular barbarians  were
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How the Federal Reserve is Showing Financial Fear Think about one of those movie scenes when the leading man does all he can to defeat the big, bad enemy — punches, kicks, slams, stabs, shoots — but the bad guy just won’t go down. In fact he doesn’t even look fazed. That’s when the protagonist
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Throughout the history of banks, tellers represented the connection between individuals and their money in a financial institution. They handled deposits, transfers, withdrawals, loans, credit increases and account openings and closures. The Internet, however, has started to change all of that. More than ever before bank customers are choosing to process their transactions online or
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Financial Trend Forecaster has undergone a facelift. Yes, we’ve updated the the site to make it more user friendly. It is now easier to navigate on that new tablet or iPhone you got for Christmas. The pages scale and adjust themselves to narrower screens and we’ve added a few touches just to make it more
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Editor’s note:Â Greed has caused tremendous harm around the world, as people fight and die over scarce resources and many mistakenly believe that the Bible says that “money is the root of all evil” but actually that is a misquote. 1 Timothy 6:10 says “For the Love of Money is the root of all evil” Â but
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While the price of gold has languished in a trading range much of the year, leaving some investors scratching their heads, many have been buying – and in some cases, really loading up. It’s a tad puzzling that gold hasn’t broken into new highs, despite enough catalysts to move a herd of stubborn mules. But
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These days very few people can afford to buy a house for cash. So, if you’re looking to purchase a new home, you’re probably planning on getting a mortgage. Obviously, that requires you to pay additional interest to the bank, adding thousands of dollars to the purchase price. By making some smart choices before you
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