Twitter's "Poison Pill" and Elon Musk's Potential Impact on the Company
Today we explain what Twitter's "Poison Pill" is, and what Elon Musk's take-private bid might mean for the company.
18 Apr 20229min
The Most Embarrassing Trading Loss in Wall Street Banking History
In this episode we discuss the most embarrassing and costly trading loss in Wall Street banking history - JP Morgan's $6.2B CIO disaster.
15 Apr 202212min
The Weaponization of the Dollar
In this episode we discuss the weaponization of the US Dollar since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began.
11 Apr 20229min
The Economic Impact of Ukraine's Stunning Resistance
Ukraine has stalled the Russian invasion with an incredible show of strength. The consequences to Russia's economy will be dire.
9 Apr 202210min
The Booming Business Of Guns For Hire
Private mercenaries are a booming business. In this episode we examine what role they play in the modern world.
6 Apr 202210min
What the Data Says about "Technical Analysis"
Technical analysis is widely practiced among active traders. In this episode, we investigate what the data says about whether or not it works.
2 Apr 20229min
Barclays' $600M VIX ETN Disaster
Barclays recently lost $600M due to an apparent operational oversight related to their VXX exchange traded note. In this episode we discuss how such a costly and embarrassing blunder happened at such ...
31 Mar 20228min
Russia's Economic Consequences from the Ukraine Invasion, and Putin's Measures to Combat Them
Russia's economic costs from the Ukraine invasion have proven severe. We examine the measures Russia is using to counter these pressures, and how well they are working.
28 Mar 20228min
