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Who was Livermore?

Jesse Lauriston Livermore, an iconic figure in Wall Street history, was born on July 26, 1877, in Acton and passed away on November 28, 1940, in New York City. Known for his uncanny ability to amass and lose massive fortunes, Livermore gained notoriety for his short selling tactics, which allowed him to profit immensely even […]

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What is business?

Business, refers to commercial or productive activities or enterprises. Etymologically, the word “business” comes from “busy” – occupied, active. In the social dimension, being a “busy” businessperson can mean being involved in the organization of the production process of goods or services for commercial purposes. In economics, the discipline of managing a business, refers to […]