Business Adventures
By John Brooks
Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street. Open Road Media, 2014.
Summary of Business Adventures book by John Brooks
A compilation of twelve stories—originally published in The New Yorker—which stand the test of time and broaden our understanding of what it means to excel in business, with teachable moments based on historic triumphs, financial failures, and erratic human behavior.
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What do you get from this book? Explore twelve of the most influential business moments from the last century
Trading on wall street has always had its ups and downs—but one three-day period stands out above the rest
Ford’s EDSEL remains a classic example of an anti-climatic product launch, which cost the company $350 million
Xerox dominated the photocopier business for years, while also practicing sincere corporate philanthropy
Cornering a stock in order to manipulate its value—while not illegal—is a practice that continues to infuriate ceos
Purposeful miscommunication and debates about right and wrong are no excuse for taking part in price-fixing
Annual shareholder meetings then—as now—indicate that the power is not really with the people
Investigating claims of insider trading depends on who knew what when, which is difficult to prove
Bailing out corporations considered too big to fail is nothing new—especially when investors stand to lose it all
Jumping from public office to a career in the private sector can be financially and personally rewarding
Since its creation in 1913, the U.S. Income tax system has grown more complex, less understood, and increasingly mismanaged
Companies can’t prevent employees from accepting job offers from competitors just because they have specialized skills or knowledge
Central bankers refused to devalue the British pound in 1964—but were forced to just three years later
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Who should read Business Adventures book
- Financial managers
- entrepreneurs
- MBA students
- stockbrokers and investors
- C-Suite level executives and business leaders
- anyone interested in the history of Wall Street
About the author of Business Adventures
John Brooks
John Brooks (1920 – 1993) was a best-selling author of business and finance books including Once in Golconda and The Go-Go Years, offering unique insights and perspectives into the world of trading, stock markets, and the rise and fall of major corporations. In the decades since, his work has been hailed as a must-read by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.
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