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Are Passive Funds a Threat to the Market?
By Adam Sharp on September 6, 2019
Dr. Michael Burry was the real trader behind The Big Short, and he made a fortune betting against the subprime market. Now he’s warning about passive investing...
Three Ways Tiny Startups Can Beat Amazon
By Andy Gordon on September 4, 2019
Amazon is a retail giant. But small startups can find ways to compete. Here are three areas of retail where startups can chip away at Amazon’s armor.
Buybacks Drive the S&P 500, and They’re Slowing
By Adam Sharp on August 30, 2019
Buybacks are at unsustainable levels. Here’s what could happen now that share repurchases are slowing.
Why Crowdfunding Is the Best Way to Raise Capital
By Andy Gordon on August 28, 2019
Startup founders have seven ways of raising capital. And crowdfunding is by far the most versatile and beneficial method.
More Canadians Are Using Legal Cannabis
By Allison Brickell on August 26, 2019
The latest National Cannabis Survey shows more Canadians are getting their weed from legal sources. Here’s why that trend will continue.
Mailbag: How to Tell if Your Startup Is Flourishing
By Early Investing on August 25, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team addresses the first thing it notices about a promising startup and how to tell if a startup investment is flourishing.
News Fix: Old Banks Learning New Tricks
By Allison Brickell on August 24, 2019
In the news this week: Bitcoin and gold prices move in tandem, the oldest bank in South Korea invests in a blockchain startup and Libra backers consider leaving the project.
The Top 3 Cannabis ETFs for 2019 and Beyond
By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019
As the cannabis market grows, cannabis ETFs are becoming a promising investment option. Here are Adam’s top three.
What the Past 28 Years Have Taught Us About Disruption
By Vin Narayanan on August 21, 2019
In the middle of a lucrative basketball career in 1991, Shelly Pennefather left society to become a cloistered nun. A lot has changed since then. And if we could explain the past 28 years to her, we’d tell her it was a time of disruption.
Why Millennials Prefer Real Estate and Crypto Investments
By Allison Brickell on August 19, 2019
The most popular investments in America are changing. And millennials are leading the charge.
Mailbag: Three Essential Questions to Ask Startup Founders
By Early Investing on August 18, 2019
In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team provides the first three questions they always ask founders and describes how to transfer ownership of startup shares.
News Fix: American Bar Association, Senators Ask Government for Clarity on Cannabis
By Allison Brickell on August 17, 2019
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”
GE’s Alleged Fraud: Another Reason to Invest in Startups
By Adam Sharp on August 16, 2019
Today Adam looks at the explosive allegations that General Electric has committed $38 billion in fraud.
A Broken Payments System That’s Bad for Everyone
By Vin Narayanan on August 14, 2019
The payments ecosystem is a hot mess. And the Federal Reserve, banks and crypto all offer potential solutions. But only one of those is really trustworthy.
Colorado’s Legal Cannabis Market Grows Stronger
By Allison Brickell on August 12, 2019
Colorado sold about twice as much recreational marijuana as medical marijuana last year. That’s a reflection of both the growing recreational market and Colorado’s smart way of approaching it.
Mailbag: How to Earn Money While Helping Promising Crypto Projects
By Early Investing on August 11, 2019
This week, the Early Investing team explains what airdrops are and why crypto projects offer them.