Why Your First 10 Years of Investing Are the Most Important
Paul Merriman and Richard Buck say start saving early. Even if you save for 45 years, your first decade will generate more than half of your retirement funds.
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How to Beat the 'Mother of All Biases' Before It Wrecks Your Portfolio
Overconfidence has been called the "Mother of All Biases" and is so common that 93% of Americans claim to be better drivers than the median person, which is, of course, statistically impossible. But there are strategies you can use to beat it.
How David Rubenstein Lost $50 Billion on Facebook
If we’re honest, all of us have made investing mistakes. But few people have made one that cost them the chance to make $50 billion. Here, billionaire and long-time leader of private equity firm The Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein, explains how he did.
The Big Mistake Investors Make About ‘Overpriced’ Moat Stocks
Businesses with "moats" that protect them from competition are attractive, but many investors assume such companies are already too expensive to buy. Here is why they often aren't.
Why OpenAI May Run out of Money Before It Can Go Public
OpenAI may be the most coveted private company in the world and still be running out of money. AI expert Sebastian Mallaby explains why.
Why Investors Say Space X's IPO Valuation Does Not Need to "Make Sense"
As SpaceX goes ahead with its contemplated 2026 IPO, investors are likely to pay valuations that would, in any other circumstances, be seen as outrageous.
Apple's AI Bet Is to Let Others Spend the Trillions
The big tech companies are sinking billions into developing frontier large language models, but Apple is keeping its wallet shut. It may yet get the last laugh, says Michael Kao.