Archive: Early Investing

Why Do Economists Love Debt So Much?

By Adam Sharp on January 18, 2019

Mainstream economists seem to cheer taking on ever-increasing debt loads. Why?

Founders Can Just Say No to VCs

By Andy Gordon on January 16, 2019

There’s no rule saying startups have to accept venture capital funding. Andy Gordon looks at three alternatives to venture capital.

Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market Grows

By Allison Brickell on January 14, 2019

Florida’s medical marijuana market has seen substantial growth over a nine-month span and will likely continue in 2019.

Understanding Canada’s Marijuana Market, 51% Attacks

By Early Investing on January 13, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team answers questions about Canada’s underground marijuana market and 51% attacks on crypto.
In this week’s News Fix, medical marijuana support comes to Kentucky, Ethereum Classic has a rough day and companies at the Consumer Electronics Show envision a new future for the transportation industry.

Where the Fed Points, Markets Follow

By Adam Sharp on January 11, 2019

Adam explains how the Federal Reserve has been setting the market’s course for decades.

The Fight Over Data Ownership Has Just Begun

By Andy Gordon on January 9, 2019

The debate over who owns and controls personal data is getting louder by the day... and its resolution will go a long way toward shaping our future.

Bitcoin Declared Dead 339 Times, Still Alive

By Allison Brickell on January 7, 2019

Bitcoin has been declared dead more than 300 times, but it’s still proving the doubters wrong.
In the first Mailbag of 2019, the Early Investing team tackles CFTC delays and fears over bitcoin copies.

NIMBY Slows Recreational Marijuana Growth in Michigan

By Vin Narayanan on January 5, 2019

In the first News Fix of the year, we’re addressing startup logos, recreational marijuana and Bitmain.

The World Bitcoin Was Created For

By Adam Sharp on January 4, 2019

Bitcoin turns 10 years old this week, and Adam explains why it’s more important than ever.

Banks Are in the Depression Stage of Grief

By Andy Gordon on January 2, 2019

The big banks are going through the five stages of grief. Whether they know it or not, they’re on the chopping block.

Best of 2018: Cannabis

By Allison Brickell on December 29, 2018

Today we’re ending our top reads of 2018 series with the joys of cannabis investing.

Best of 2018: Crypto

By Allison Brickell on December 28, 2018

Continuing our dive into our favorite reads of 2018, we’re focusing on crypto today.

Best of 2018: Startups

By Allison Brickell on December 26, 2018

We’re looking back at our favorite Early Investing reads of 2018. Today, we’re focused on startups.

Mailbag: Steering Clear of Small Caps, Finding Cannabis Stocks

By Early Investing on December 23, 2018

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team tackles questions about dipping into small caps and finding cannabis investments.