Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Inside Scoop: When Does a Smart Trade Become a Crime?
Episode 1251
Have you ever overheard a CEO discussing a merger at a restaurant and wondered if you could trade on it? In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes world of insider trading, exploring the thin leg…
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
The Pulse of the Market: Decoding Volatility, from the "Rule of 16" to the "Volfefe" Index
Episode 1250
Is market volatility just a measure of fear, or is it a mathematical certainty? In this episode, we define financial volatility as the degree of variation in trading prices over time, usually measure…
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
Bulls, Bears, and Dead Cat Bounces: The Psychology of Market Trends
Episode 1249
In this episode, we decode the complex language of financial cycles to help you understand the forces driving stock prices. We begin by defining the market trend, analyzing how analysts categorize mo…
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
Understanding Market Corrections: The 10% Rule vs. Bear Markets
Episode 1248
In this episode, we define a stock market correction, which occurs when a stock index drops by more than 10% in value. We explain how analysts measure these events retrospectively, tracking the decli…
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
Building Your Financial Safety Net: The Essentials of Emergency Funds
Episode 1247
In this episode, we break down the critical concept of an emergency fund, also known as a contingency fund. We explore why setting aside this personal budget is a vital part of financial planning, ac…
Published on 1 day, 13 hours ago
Cash Flow Confidential: Profit vs. Liquidity and the Three Pillars of Financial Health
Episode 1246
In this episode, we dive deep into the lifeblood of any business: Cash Flow. We move beyond simple profitability to understand the real or virtual movement of money into and out of a business, projec…
Published on 1 day, 13 hours ago
Radioactive Genius: The Triumph, Tragedy, and Legacy of Marie Curie
Episode 1245
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Maria Salomea Skłodowska-Curie, a Polish-French physicist and chemist who fundamentally changed our understanding of the universe. Born in Warsaw…
Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago
Ferdinand the Handsome: Scandal, War, and the End of a Dynasty
Episode 1244
In this episode, we explore the tumultuous reign of Ferdinand I of Portugal (1367–1383), a monarch remembered by history as both "the Handsome" and "the Inconstant". We trace his ambitious attempts t…
Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago
The Beloved and The Mad: The Tragic Reign of Charles VI
Episode 1243
In this episode, we examine the turbulent life of King Charles VI of France, a monarch whose reign tragically shifted from promise to chaos. Ascending to the throne at age 11 in 1380, Charles was ini…
Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago
Grozny: The Rise, Madness, and Legacy of Russia’s First Tsar
Episode 1242
Was Ivan IV truly "terrible," or was he simply "formidable"? In this episode, we dismantle the myths surrounding the first Tsar of all Russia, whose reign transformed the nation from a medieval state…
Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago