Herbert Hoover

Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1932, President Herbert Hoover created the Reconstruction Finance Corp. Where Was The Market? The S&P 500 finished the month at 8.30, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? President Herbert Hoover signed the Tariff Act of 1930. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed at 228.57. The Tariff Act of 1930 predates the S&P 500. What Else Was Going On In The...

Most of the wealthiest presidents were prosperous before making the White House their office, with this money helping them accomplish their presidential ambitions. Some, such as Herbert Hoover, worked hard to develop an empire, while others, including Theodore Roosevelt, inherited...

Business and politics are considered as two different worlds. But, they often join hands with each other. The business executives are generally perceived to have high levels of accountability as they come from running business houses. On the other hand, businessmen try to generate profit, while...