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John Reeves

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John is a senior editor focusing on investigations and financial reform. He's been with the Fool for almost ten years.

Recent Articles by John Reeves

May 7, 2014 by John Reeves

10 Top Links for Wednesday

The best links of the day from around the Web and from Fool.com.

May 6, 2014 by John Reeves

10 Top Links for Tuesday

The best articles of the day from Fool.com and from across the Web.

May 5, 2014 by John Reeves

10 Top Links for Monday

A look at some of the most important stories of the day for investors.

May 2, 2014 by John Reeves

10 Great Reads for Friday

The very best content from around the Web and Fool.com.

Apr 25, 2014 by John Reeves

What Leading American Companies Are Saying About Russia

American companies have been talking about Russian tensions on their conference calls this quarter. Here are some excerpts from their comments.

Apr 22, 2014 by John Reeves

Why the Next 300 Years Are Crucial to the Success of Your Family

The pace of social mobility in America is slow. That's an important fact for investors to know.

Apr 2, 2014 by John Reeves and Ilan Moscovitz

Why The Motley Fool Isn't Giving You $500

Our April Fools' joke is explained.

Mar 20, 2014 by John Reeves

3 Insights on Putin's Russia From America's Wisest Cold Warrior

Russia's recent annexation of Crimea poses numerous challenges for the United States. Insights from former Foreign Service Officer George Kennan provide some compelling ideas for a policy response. Investors should be very careful in weighing risks right now.

Oct 29, 2018 by John Reeves

10 Great Books on American Economic History

A discussion of 10 great books that help us better understand American economic history. Each of the selections is very readable and highly engaging.

Feb 14, 2014 by John Reeves

Why Do Our Best and Brightest Young People Want to Work on Wall Street?

Kevin Roose's new book "Young Money" follows eight entry-level analysts as they begin their careers on Wall Street. While critical of Wall Street's values, the book is hopeful about the future. One result of the financial crisis might be that fewer people will enter the financial sector.

Feb 8, 2014 by John Reeves

9 Tips on Getting Rich From the Greatest Showman of All Time

The master showman P.T. Barnum was one of the richest Americans of the 19th century. Fortunately, he has left behind his golden rules for making money. Here are nine of them.

Jan 27, 2014 by John Reeves

Why Jeff Bezos Let Ezra Klein Leave The Washington Post

We just learned that former Washington Post columnist Ezra Klein is headed to Vox Media. Is this another example of a stodgy, old-media organization failing to retain a talented journalist? Probably not. Here are some reasons why Jeff Bezos said no to Klein.

Jan 18, 2014 by John Reeves

10 Curious Facts About Davos 2014

In just a few days, the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will convene in Davos, Switzerland. Many of the world's key decision-makers will be there. Here are some interesting facts about the event.

Jan 11, 2014 by John Reeves

Would You Invest With the Best Hedge Fund Manager in the World?

The best hedge fund manager in the world had the remarkable ability to deliver tremendous returns with very little volatility. Investors were eager to sign on with this manager. Were they wise to be so trusting?

Jan 8, 2014 by John Reeves

JPMorgan Chase's Disturbing Timeline in the Bernie Madoff Case

Yesterday, JPMorgan Chase agreed to a historic settlement with U.S. authorities in the Bernie Madoff case. Some of the evidence provided was extremely troubling.

Dec 21, 2013 by John Reeves and David Meier

The No. 1 Tech Trend of 2014

Here's why this could be the biggest tech trend of the coming year.

Dec 21, 2013 by John Reeves and David Meier

The Most Important Tech Product of the Past 2 Decades

Technology has utterly changed the world we live in over the past two decades. But which innovation was the biggest?

Dec 21, 2013 by John Reeves and David Meier

Is Facebook Completely Broken?

Is now the beginning of the end for Facebook?

Dec 17, 2013 by John Reeves and David Meier

Should Investors Worry About Fed Tapering in 2014?

The Fed may soon begin to taper back its quantitative easing program. Should the average investor be worried about Fed tapering in 2014?

Dec 17, 2013 by John Reeves and David Meier

3 Simple Ways You Can Become a Better Investor Today

Want to change your investing returns in a meaningful way? Here are three steps you can take today to make you a better investor.

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