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Avoid the Unforced Investment Errors Even Billionaires Make

The Big Picture

An instructive war story : During the mid-1990s, a grad school buddy took a senior job at a tech startup that came with lots of stock. This was impossible, and I said so: Either you guys are either going to win the Nobel prize in economics or go to jail. In late 1996, they were bought by Yahoo! There is nothing in between. (I

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Friday links: lady luck

Abnormal Returns

(safalniveshak.com) Books A recommendation for Ben Wiener’s book "Fever Pitch: A Novel About Selling Your Vision, Raising Venture Capital, and Launching Your Startup." feld.com) The best economics books of summer including "King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World’s Dominant Currency" by Paul Blustein.

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Podcast links: an aging America

Abnormal Returns

Economics Noah Smith talks abundance with Derek Thompson. derekthompson.substack.com) Danny Crichton and Laurence Pevsner author of “Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia, E-Government and the Startup Revolution.” noahpinion.blog) Derek Thompson talks with NYC Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.

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Indian Unicorns are Moving Towards Local Ownership: Here’s What’s Changing

Trade Brains

While many of these firms originated with foreign investors, there are now signs of a shift in this pattern towards a more locally-owned venture capital landscape, although ownership will still largely be supplemented by a combination of investor interest, policy change, and national economic priorities.

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83(b) Election for Stock Options and Restricted Stock

Darrow Wealth Management

The 83(b) election has the potential to significantly reduce the overall tax liability, especially for startup founders and employees who receive stock-based compensation. Stock at early-stage startups usually will have a very, very low valuation, making this tax strategy most advantageous. Company’s growth prospects.

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How Much Do You Really Know About Stock Market Indexes?

Yardley Wealth Management

In 1916, the number of stocks represented by the DJIA increased to 20 and remained at that level until moving up to its current 30-count in 1928 to reflect the (soon-to-end) economic boom of the Roaring 1920s. The transformation of the companies in the DJIA reflects the broader shifts and developments in the U.S. billion Trade on a major U.S.

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15 Recession-Proof Businesses That Thrive in Any Economy

Clever Girl Finance

Recession-proof businesses are more than just smart, they’re essential when economic uncertainty hits. Content related to challenging financial times Final thoughts: Start building a recession-proof business today Recession-proof businesses can thrive despite an economic downturn. Should I start a business during a recession?

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