Biography: Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who became one of the richest people in the world in the late 19th century. He was born in Dunfermline, Scotland 1835, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1848. Carnegie began his …
Biography: Warren Buffett is an American business leader, investor, and philanthropist. Warren Buffett is the chairperson and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate holding company. Buffett is widely recognized as one of the most successful investors ever. Buffett was born in the Omaha, Nebraska, in …
Biography: Bernard Baruch was born in Camden, South Carolina, on August 19, 1870. He was the eldest of three children born to Belle (Wolf) and Simon Baruch. Baruch’s father was a physician, and his mother was a homemaker. Baruch’s family moved to New York City …
Brief Biography : Jesse Livermore (1877-1940) was one of the greatest stock traders ever. He was known for his bold trade and ability to make big profits in both bull and bear markets. Livermore started his career as a bucket shop runner at the age …
Early Life and Education Born in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 28, 1954, Jones developed a keen interest in financial markets from an early age. His father, a lawyer and publisher, encouraged his intellectual curiosity and instilled a strong work ethic in him. Jones attended Presbyterian …
Bruce Kovner is an American billionaire investor and hedge fund manager. He is the founder and chairman of globally operating investment management firm “Caxton Associates” with over $12 billion in assets under management. Kovner is known for his success in trading commodity futures markets and …