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An Incredible Moment

October 25, 2024 | Hedge fund icon Paul Tudor Jones didn’t mince words this week in a wide-ranging conversation with CNBC, saying the U.S. must inflate and outgrow its debt burden.

The Family Office

October 23, 2024 | There’s a new career track on the block. Business schools are racing to launch family office programs as the sector booms.

The Basic Advantage

October 21, 2024 | The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Zweig argues that being a disciplined, independent investor has never been harder. We think he has a point. Benjamin Graham wrote, “The investor’s chief problem—and even his worst enemy—is likely to be himself.”

Buffett’s Rules

October 20, 2024 | Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, widely seen as the greatest stock picker, has core investment philosophies worth revisiting over and over. Here are some of his principles, illustrated with specific examples and quotes.

Aging Gracefully

October 18, 2024 | Earlier this year, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired a ~$266 million stake in cosmetics store chain Ulta Beauty.

Disaster, Inc.

October 16, 2024 | It’s no secret that natural disasters are rising. But rather quietly, the $200 billion disaster-restoration industry has become a target for private equity investors eager to cash in on the rising demand for cleanup services after catastrophic events.

Running an Empire

October 14, 2024 | Veronica and Miguel Garza's journey from a small kitchen in Texas to a billion-dollar business with Siete Foods is a compelling story of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation.

The Multimillionaire Next Door

October 13, 2024 | Ronald Read, a gas station attendant in small-town Vermont, quietly amassed a fortune worth $8 million. It’s a powerful lesson in frugality and the powerful effects of compounding.

Long-Term Games

October 11, 2024 | Are prices finally coming down? It’s happening, at least somewhere. As consumer spending slows, businesses are turning to discounts to attract customers. The shift comes after years of price increases driven by rising costs and consumer demand.

A Sub Above

November 25, 2024 | Peter Cancro's story began in 1971 at 17, working at Mike's Subs in New Jersey. When owners decided to sell in 1975, his mother suggested he buy the shop—an idea Cancro initially found laughable.

The Abominable No Man

November 24, 2024 | It’s hard to believe, but this week marks one year since Charlie Munger’s death. Did you know Warren Buffett playfully referred to Munger as “The Abominable No-Man” because Munger so frequently turned down potential investments?

Dancing in the Street

November 22, 2024 | For all of the talk about tech, AI, and the Magnificent 7, did you know that the U.S. Financial sector has outperformed Technology this year?

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