Risk Management

Thinking about protecting your cannabis business while enhancing bud quality and consistency? At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, industry experts discussed insurance, compliance and workforce development in the sector. They highlighted protocols and quality...

He’s been Warren Buffett’s right-hand man for over 45 years: Charlie Munger. And together these investment legends built a $704 billion dynasty. Munger says these 10 simple ideas are responsible for their success: 1. Opportunity cost “Proper allocation of capital is an investor...

In just over 21 days, meme cryptocurrency PEPE (CRYPTO: PEPE) has surged by more than 375,000 times, leading a number of early investors to cash out. While investing in meme coins is inherently dangerous, there are several methods you can use to help improve your chances of making...

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) has reportedly agreed to disclose in a better way how its board of directors manages risks, including those taken by Chairman Warren Buffett after the Securities and Exchange Commission asked the company to do a better job. What Happened: In...

Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) and Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN), two of the top cryptocurrency exchanges, announced temporary suspensions of USD Coin (CRYPTO: USDC) conversions due to concerns about the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a subsidiary of SVB...

While cannabis companies are struggling to become more efficient and achieve competitive margins, pests and mold can sabotage an entire operation. Amazingly, a 2-micron living entity can hack investments for thousands of dollars.  Traditionally cannabis companies used human...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will reportedly plead to criminal charges alleging that he defrauded investors and misused billions of dollars in customer funds. The 30-year-old is scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 3, 2023, in front of U.S. District Judge Lewis...

Risk is inherent in everything we do. But what are we actually saying when we talk about “risk” in the context of a startup company? Is the accepted assumption that entrepreneurs have a high tolerance for risk accurate? Can the risk be defined? Is it the risk of the business failing, or...

Anne-Marie Baiynd was a neuroscience researcher and by her own admission, her vast educational background across mathematical and behavioral statistics wasn't enough to succeed in trading. After years of research and hands-on experience, she detailed her findings on how to gain an edge in...

Accidents abound in today's fast-paced transportation landscape; there's no getting around it. Because no one can predict if and when disaster will strike, taking steps to minimize the risk and potential penalties that can follow is crucial. FreightWaves reached out to Tommy Ruke, founder of the...

Here we are, one week into November and I’m happy to say that I’m in the green about $3,400 over the first five days of the month. And, while green is always good, I’m a little disappointed that I’m not having the same opportunities I saw over the stellar October. My...

D.A. Davidson has increased confidence in Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM)'s strategic direction after a conversation with the cloud company's management. The Analyst D.A. Davidson's Mark Kelleher upgraded Akamai from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $...

Part of what makes trading one of the most unique jobs in the world is how isolating it can be, particularly if you’re a retail trader.  There’s nobody, no clients or customers, holding you accountable for your P&L besides you. Nobody hanging over your shoulder making sure you...

Insurer Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) is poised for a 15-percent compound annual earnings growth rate thanks to accelerating growth and its accretive acquisition of TWG, according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Analyst Kai Pan initiated coverage of Assurant with an Overweight rating and $125...

The markets are in unchartered territory, and some of blue chips such as Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. are there too. The euphoria of an index/stock hitting an all-time high usually triggers fears of a pullback (falling back of a price from its peak) or correction (a...