In 17th century Netherlands, did the markets really see a bubble grow so exponentially that a flower was worth more than a house? We recall the crazy tale of Tulipmania...

From ancient times up to the present day, traders everywhere have been making terrible mistakes that have cost them - or others - a lot of money. They call them ...

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Texas-born oilman Nelson Bunker Hunt tried to buy all the world’s silver in an attempt to control the market for the precious metal. Instead he brought about its biggest crash.

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Many traders would be sceptical about using astrology to guide their decisions. But some believe it has helped them make money...

Copper trading king Yasuo Hamanaka excelled in his job. Unfortunately he did so through market manipulation, for which he paid a high price...

This basic family ice cream chain is loved by many Americans, and perhaps most of all by billionaire investor Warren Buffett...

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