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Inspiring qualitative research – financial articles, shareholder letters, earnings call recaps, business wisdom, and much more.

Earnings Calls
Earnings Calls: Get in the Room with Management
An earnings call, also known as a conference call, is a session where the top executives of a publicly traded company discuss the financial results of a reporting period. These calls usually involve a presentation by the company's management followed by a Q&A session with analysts.
2023-08-02
Investor Relations
The Benefits of Effective Investor Relations
In the corporate world, where stakes are high and competition is fierce, Investor Relations (IR) stands as a critical pillar. The essence of Investor Relations lies in the art of communication, facilitating the dialogue between a company and its stakeholders.
2023-08-02
Charlie Munger - Life of Misery
Speech: How to Guarantee a Life of Misery
In Charlie Munger’s commencement speech at Harvard in 1986, he humorously presents a guide on how to guarantee misery. He expands on Johnny Carson's three steps towards unhappiness (ingesting chemicals, envy, and resentment) and adds four of his own (unreliability, refusal to learn from others, surrender after failures, and fuzzy thinking).
2023-07-31
Earnings Season
The Significance of Earnings Season
Earnings Season is a crucial period in the financial calendar, typically taking place in the weeks following the end of each quarter when most publicly traded companies publish their quarterly financial results.
2023-07-29
Diageo
Diageo: A Toast to Success in the Beverage Industry
In the global beverage industry, few companies command as much recognition and respect as Diageo. The company was founded in 1997 in London following the merger of Guinness, the renowned stout beer producer, and Grand Metropolitan, a diversified leisure, manufacturing, and property conglomerate.
2023-07-25
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech
In Steve Jobs' Stanford 2005 commencement speech, he distilled his most pivotal life experiences into three captivating stories. First, he talked about how dropping out of college led to an unexpected fascination with calligraphy, setting the stage for groundbreaking designs in personal computing. He then described Apple's rise, his own departure, and the creation of NeXT and Pixar – which both were pivotal steps in his eventful journey back to Apple. Lastly, he reflected on facing death, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the fragility of life.
2023-07-19
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance: What Every Investor Should Know
In the dynamic world of investing, a key component that should never be overlooked is Corporate Governance. It might just seem like an esoteric concept related to high-level boardroom discussions and decisions, but in reality, it's a fundamental aspect that affects every stakeholder involved with a company.
2023-07-19
Sam Walton's Rules for Building a Business
Sam Walton's Rules for Building a Business
Sam Walton's "Rules for Building a Business" offer valuable guidance. From committing passionately to your venture to sharing profits, motivating partners, and effective communication, each rule holds value. Appreciating, celebrating, listening, exceeding customer expectations, controlling expenses, and challenging the status quo are crucial strategies for success. Walton's rules reflect his entrepreneurial spirit and serve as inspiration, shaped by his remarkable journey in founding Walmart.
2023-07-19
The Ford family
The Ford Family: A Permanent Mark in Business History
The Ford family, with their name synonymous with the automobile industry, has not only shaped the course of American history but also continues to make waves in various sectors globally. Their mark stretches from the invention of the assembly line by Henry Ford to the present-day status as one of the largest and most well-known family-owned businesses in the world.
2023-07-19
Origins of Hermès and the Kelly Bag
Hermès: Two Centuries of Craftsmanship and Excellence
Explore the rich history of one of the most iconic brands worldwide, the creation of the Birkin bag, and the rivalry against LVMH.
2023-07-19
Organizational Structure
Shape of Success: Organizational Structure
Organizational structure serves as the blueprint upon which a business operates, governing the arrangement of roles, responsibilities, and the flow of information within an organization.
2023-07-17
The Porsche Family's Race to the Top - Edge #24
The Porsche Family’s Race to the Top
Porsche's history, the family's wealth, the connections to Volkswagen, and how this German-Austrian dynasty traces back to pre-World War II Germany.
2023-07-12
Public Relations
Public Relations and Brand Narrative
Public relations (PR) plays a crucial role in shaping how organizations communicate with their stakeholders and the public. At its core, public relations is about managing an organization's relationships and communications with its various publics – from customers and employees to investors and the broader community.
2023-07-10
15 Book Recommendations for Investing, Business, and Personal Growth
15 Book Recommendations for Investing, Business, and Personal Growth
In this article, we share 15 book recommendations for investing, business, and personal growth we figured you’d like, including both classics and hidden gems.
2023-07-07
Ivar Kreuger and Swedish Match
The Rise and Fall of Ivar Kreuger and Swedish Match
On November 7, 2022 it became clear that a subsidiary of the American tobacco giant Philip Morris would become the majority owner of Swedish Match.
2023-07-06
The Buffett Family
The Buffett Family and the Oracle of Omaha’s Legacy
Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is the most successful investor of all time. His life, investment strategies, family background, and lifestyle have all been subjects of great interest for decades. In this article, we will delve into the Buffett family, Buffett’s path to incredible wealth, his lifestyle, and the legacy he plans to leave behind.
2023-07-04
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