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“To invest successfully, you need not understand beta, efficient markets, modern portfolio theory, option pricing or emerging markets. You may, in fact, be better off knowing nothing of these. That, of course, is not the prevailing view at most business schools, whose finance curriculum tends to be dominated by such subjects. In our view, though, investment students need only two well-taught courses - How to Value a Business, and How to Think About Market Prices.”

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Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha

Comprising a compilation of Warren Buffett's business wisdom, this book delves into the principles that have guided his successful career in the business world. It includes his views on investment strategies, corporate governance, and the keys to long-term success in business. more

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Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett, born on August 30, 1930, is a renowned investor. Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' he is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a diversified holding company involved in insurance, railroads, energy, finance, and more. Buffett's investment philosophy emphasizes value investing, and he is known for his long-term investment and stable investment strategies. more

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