Martin Fridson

Martin Fridson

US President Donald Trump’s renewed pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell has stirred speculation in the bond and futures markets.
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Fed independence tested, but investors shouldn’t expect a pivot

The authors reported that the failure rate of M&A is on the upswing. Also, conglomerate acquisitions – purchases of companies unrelated to the acquirer’s core business – have made a strong comeback.
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Book review: The M&A Failure Trap

The authors of "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin" argue that the cryptocurrency's positives outweigh the negatives.
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Making a philosophical case for Bitcoin

Economist Milton Friedman found that controlling the quantity of money was the key to maintaining stable economic growth.
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On economist Milton Friedman and a deeper understanding of economic theory

Renoir's Two Sisters (On the Terrace). According to The Worth of Art by Cifuentes and Charlin, a Renoir is likely to fetch a higher price if sold in New York than elsewhere.
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Book review: Exploring quantitative techniques for valuing art

Convertible securities have historically returned approximately as much as common stocks over the long term
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Book review: Just about all you need to know about convertible securities