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Updates From Vegas: First Stage Investor Cannabis Report
By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018
The First Stage Investor team provides an inside look at MJBizCon, a massive marijuana business conference in Las Vegas.
Bitcoin Mining Is Greener Than You Think
By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018
Bitcoin mining gets a lot of flak for its energy consumption, but a new report finds that it’s actually more environmentally friendly than you might think.
Mailbag: Airdrop Requirements and Risk Tolerance
By Early Investing on December 2, 2018
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about airdrop social media requirements and risk tolerance in the crypto market.
When Beliefs Don’t Match the Facts
By Vin Narayanan on December 1, 2018
In a battle of sentiment vs. fact, fact should theoretically win out. Unfortunately, that’s not usually the case. The same goes for the crypto markets.
Crypto Monitor: Understanding the Market Dip and Upcoming Catalysts
By Allison Brickell on November 30, 2018
The crypto markets have taken a dip in the past couple weeks, but there are also plenty of promising catalysts on the horizon.
The Passion Driving Cannabis Entrepreneurs
By Adam Sharp on November 30, 2018
Just before Thanksgiving, Adam attended the largest U.S. cannabis industry conference. Speaking with all these entrepreneurs reinforced his belief that cannabis could be the most transformative industry of this century.
Did the Fed Just Blink?
By Adam Sharp on November 29, 2018
Back in October, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made it sound like interest rate hikes would continue indefinitely. But after the recent market turmoil, Powell appears to be taking a dovish approach.
The Wisdom and Pain of the Long-Term Investor
By Andy Gordon on November 28, 2018
Both crypto and dot-com companies have had their share of down spells. But have investors reached full capitulation yet?
Industries Must Heed the Fourth Industrial Revolution
By Allison Brickell on November 26, 2018
In a recent report, the World Economic Forum found that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is here - and businesses must adapt.
Everything Is Falling Except This Group of Companies
By Andy Gordon on November 26, 2018
The market has been getting ugly recently. Everything is falling... except for one particular group of stocks.
Mailbag: Marijuana Business, Crypto Market Rebound
By Early Investing on November 25, 2018
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing Team digs into the marijuana business and a potential crypto market rebound.
On the Eve of Thanksgiving, Some Food for Thought
By Andy Gordon on November 21, 2018
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, a time for giving thanks and sharing. So here’s some food for thought.
Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on November 20, 2018
It’s been a rough five days for crypto markets. If you own cryptocurrency for the long run like Adam does, the only thing you can do is hunker down and wait.
Airdrop Alert: Omnicoin
By Vin Narayanan on November 20, 2018
The First Stage Investor Team recommends a new airdrop.
Crypto Market Update
By Adam Sharp on November 20, 2018
Dear Member, The crypto market hit fresh lows today, with bitcoin dropping as low as $4,400. The latest reason cited for the drop is a Department of Justice probe into whether tether, the dollar-backed stablecoin created by Bitfinex, was used to boost the price of bitcoin higher last year.
American Companies Are Getting Old
By Allison Brickell on November 19, 2018
The typical American company is getting a lot older. And investment strategies may have something to do with it.