More and more start-ups in Germany are achieving valuations in the billions. But the money often comes from abroad and German investors are still reluctant. How can this be changed?

Motorola once built the first cell phone, had big plans and even wanted to swallow Huawei. Then came the fall into insignificance. Today, the company no longer plays a role alongside Apple and Samsung. How did it get this far?

Works of art can be suitable both for cautious investors and for investors who like to take a bit of risk. However, the market is subject to somewhat different rules than those for shares, for example.

Three heirs of an eccentric oil billionaire almost succeeded in taking over the global silver market. But in the end, they almost ruined their father's business empire.

Coca-Cola or Pepsi? For many, this is a question of faith. The battle between the two soft drink giants has been going on for over 100 years. Even presidents and Soviet general secretaries have been unable to escape it.

Sweden has it, Norway has it, Germany doesn't: a pension fund. Is this wise - or have politicians failed to improve the German pension system for years?

The downfall of Central America in the 19th century plunged thousands of people into poverty, conjured up the first Great Depression - and still sent one man to prison over a hundred years later.

The bankruptcy of Cologne-based Herstatt Bank was one of the most devastating in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany. Thousands of investors were affected, and the gold boys from the space station were to blame. Sounds strange, but it happened.

German municipalities have high investment needs, while at the same time their budgets are under pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some municipalities are therefore considering new financing methods, such as bonds. However, this financing method is rarely worthwhile.