Investor’s Playbook

For much of the 20th century, Pan American World Airways—better known as Pan Am—was not just an airline but a symbol of American...

Fisker Inc., once seen as a promising player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, is a striking example of the volatility and challenges...

The automobile industry has seen many visionary entrepreneurs, but few were as bold and ambitious as Preston Tucker. His company, Tucker...

MF Global was once a leading global financial derivatives broker, boasting a strong presence in futures, options, and commodities...

At its peak, Yahoo was the gateway to the internet. Founded in 1994 by Stanford students Jerry Yang and David Filo, Yahoo quickly became...

Forever 21 was once the darling of fast fashion, a go-to destination for trendy, affordable clothing that appealed to teenagers and young...

FTX was once considered one of the most promising cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, backed by high-profile investors and celebrity...

For decades, Toys "R" Us was the go-to destination for children and parents looking for the latest toys, games, and holiday gifts. With...

For years, BlackBerry was synonymous with innovation, security, and corporate prestige. From its meteoric rise as the go-to smartphone...

For decades, Karstadt and Kaufhof were synonymous with German retail excellence. These iconic department stores, with their grand facades...

KTM, one of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, has long been synonymous with performance, innovation, and off-road dominance....

Schlecker, once one of Germany’s largest and most successful discount drugstore chains, is a striking example of how even dominant market...

Barings Bank, founded in 1762, was one of the oldest and most prestigious banks in the United Kingdom. For over two centuries, it was a...

Ivar Kreuger, famously known as the "Match King," was one of the most influential and controversial businessmen of the early 20th...

Toshiba Corporation, once a symbol of Japan’s technological prowess, played a pivotal role in shaping the global electronics industry....

HIH Insurance was once one of Australia’s largest insurance companies, providing a wide range of coverage to businesses and individuals....

For decades, RadioShack was a household name in electronics retail. From its beginnings as a niche electronics store to becoming a...

In the late 1990s, the internet was booming. Silicon Valley was filled with companies hoping to revolutionize industries, and venture...

Napster, the brainchild of two young entrepreneurs, Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, revolutionized the way people accessed and shared...

Theranos, once hailed as a revolutionary company poised to transform healthcare, became one of the most infamous cautionary tales in...