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10 Movies on Stock Markets You Should Watch

The world of stock markets is full of drama, intrigue, and high stakes, making it a captivating subject for movies. I would recommend you to watch these movies on stock markets. Here are 10 films that offer a glimpse into the thrilling world of finance: The Big Short (2015) “The Big Short” is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay, based on the 2010 book “The Big…

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14 Must-Watch Stock Market Documentaries: Your Complete Guide

The stock market is a realm where dreams are built and fortunes are lost. Understanding its intricacies can feel overwhelming. But what if you could learn through compelling stories, gripping scandals, and inspiring success stories? That’s where stock market documentaries come in.

These films offer a window into the highs, lows, and behind-the-scenes realities of the financial world. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, they provide invaluable insights into market dynamics, investor psychology, and the economic forces at play.

Why Stock Market Documentaries Are a Must-Watch

Stock market documentaries go beyond dry textbooks and bring real-world examples to life. Whether you're learning about the rise and fall of companies like Satyam Computers in India or diving into the 2008 global financial crisis, these films reveal the power of knowledge in navigating markets.

Key Statistics to Consider

According to a study by the NSE, only 2.5% of Indians actively invest in the stock market, compared to 55% of Americans.

Research from SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) highlights financial illiteracy as a significant barrier to retail participation.

Why This Matters

Understanding the market is critical. Tools like Strike.money are helping bridge this gap, offering intuitive platforms to track and trade in the Indian stock market.

How Documentaries Illuminate Financial Systems

Documentaries unpack complex systems into engaging stories. They cover market crashes, financial bubbles, and trading psychology, offering a fresh perspective for viewers.

Case Study: The Harshad Mehta Scam

India’s infamous Harshad Mehta scandal of 1992, as portrayed in Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, highlights loopholes in the banking system. While not a documentary, this series parallels global classics like The Big Short in explaining intricate financial fraud.

Top Documentaries About Market Crashes and Bubbles

These films showcase the fragility of financial systems and the repercussions of greed and speculation.

1. Inside Job (2010)

Focus: The 2008 global financial crisis. What You'll Learn:

How unchecked risk-taking led to economic disaster.

The role of credit default swaps and subprime mortgages.

Relevance to India: The Indian market also felt the ripples of the 2008 crash, with the Sensex dropping over 50% from its peak. This film offers a global context to local impacts.

2. The Big Short (2015)

Focus: The collapse of the US housing market. What You'll Learn:

Innovative financial instruments and their dangers.

The psychology of contrarian investing.

Indian Perspective: Think about the NBFC crisis of 2018, which exposed the risks of lending practices closer to home.

Stories of Wall Street Scandals and Corporate Fraud

These documentaries explore greed and corruption, holding a mirror to unethical practices in finance.

3. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Focus: Corporate fraud at Enron. What You'll Learn:

How accounting tricks hid debt and inflated profits.

The catastrophic effects of unethical leadership.

Indian Example: The Satyam scandal mirrors Enron's story. In 2009, the company admitted to inflating profits for years, causing investor panic.

4. Chasing Madoff (2010)

Focus: Bernie Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme. What You'll Learn:

The importance of regulatory oversight.

How whistleblowers play a critical role.

Did You Know? In India, SEBI’s regulations aim to prevent Ponzi schemes, yet scams like the Saradha chit fund have shown systemic vulnerabilities.

Documentaries Focused on Trading Strategies and Success Stories

These films inspire investors by showcasing innovative strategies and disciplined approaches.

5. Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)

Focus: The life of Warren Buffett. What You'll Learn:

The value of patience and research in investing.

How simplicity and focus lead to long-term success.

Indian Example: Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as India’s Warren Buffett, followed similar principles to build his wealth.

6. Trader (1987)

Focus: Paul Tudor Jones, a legendary hedge fund manager. What You'll Learn:

Risk management in volatile markets.

The emotional side of trading.

Modern Tools: Platforms like Strike.money can help Indian traders analyze trends and manage risk effectively.

Key Lessons from Stock Market Documentaries

Watching these documentaries is more than entertainment; it’s an education. Here are the recurring lessons:

1. Understand Market Psychology

Films like The Big Short reveal how greed and fear drive markets. Similarly, the 2020 retail frenzy in India’s stock market showcased the power of herd mentality.

2. Diversification Is Key

Documentaries often highlight the dangers of over-leveraging. For instance, during the IL&FS crisis, over-dependence on debt-financed growth led to a systemic collapse.

3. Regulation Matters

From Bernie Madoff to Harshad Mehta, lack of regulatory oversight has been a common theme in financial fraud.

4. Leverage Technology

Tools like Strike.money allow traders to monitor their portfolios, set alerts, and track trends, making informed decisions easier.

Where to Watch These Documentaries

Here’s where you can find these must-watch films:

Streaming Platforms

Netflix: Inside Job, Becoming Warren Buffett.

Amazon Prime: The Big Short.

YouTube: Trader, Chasing Madoff (often available as rentals).

Indian Platforms

SonyLIV: Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.

Hotstar: Financial news and educational content.

Why These Documentaries Are Essential for Every Investor

Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned trader, these documentaries provide a wealth of knowledge:

Real-world context: Learn from past mistakes and successes.

Actionable insights: Improve your strategies with lessons from the best.

Global perspective: Understand how international events affect local markets.

With tools like Strike.money, you can put these lessons into practice, empowering yourself to navigate the stock market confidently.

Conclusion

The stock market is a dynamic space, and understanding its nuances is key to long-term success. By watching these documentaries, you gain insights into market behavior, the psychology of investing, and the systemic challenges of the financial world.

Start your journey today with these films—and don’t forget to leverage trading tools like Strike.money to take your investments to the next level.

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Thursday, February 01, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: AFRICA RISING WITH AFUA HIRSCH (BritBox) THREE LITTLE BIRDS (BritBox) CLONE HIGH (Crave TV) A BLOODY LUCKY DAY (Paramount+ Canada) FARMER WANTS A WIFE (CTV) 9:00pm THERESA CAPUTO: RAISING SPIRITS (Lifetime Canada) 9:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT: GENIUS: MLK/X (ABC Feed; Premiering on February 04 on Nat Geo Canada at 9:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA 12 ANGRY MEN (1957) THE ALAMO (1960) ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN 2 (1996) ALONG CAME A SPIDER (2001) ANNIE HALL (1977) BASEKETBALL (1998) BASIC INSTINCT (1992) BLADES OF GLORY (2007) THE BOUNTY (1984) CHORUS LINE (1985) THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK (2004) COP LAND (1997) THE CORE (2003) THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE (2002) EAT PRAY LOVE (2010) THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM (2005) EVENT HORIZON (1997) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (1971) FROM BEYOND (1986) GANG RELATED (1997) GET OUT (2017) GHOST WORLD (2001) THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY (1979) GROWN UPS (2010) GROWN UPS 2 (2013) HAIR (1979) HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER (1998) HOT FUZZ (2007) I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO (2017) IN THE CUT (2003) JEEPERS CREEPERS 2 (2003) JUST FRIENDS (2005) KISS THE GIRLS (1997) LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER (1982) LIFE (2017) THE LITTLE GIRL WHO LIVES DOWN THE LANE (1977) MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (2008) MY LEFT FOOT (1990) THE PEACEMAKER (1997) QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER (1990) RED ROCKET (2021) REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS (1985) RIDDICK (2013) RIDE ALONG (2014) SARAFINA! (1992) SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD (2010) SCREAM (1996) SCREAM 2 (1997) THE SECRET OF NIMH (1982) SHREK FOREVER AFTER (2010) SNAKE EYES (1998) SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL (1987) THE SWEETEST THING (2002) TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY (2006) THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) YOUNG ADULT (2011)

CBC GEM LE MYTHE DE LA FEMME NOIRE MASTERS OF SEX: (Season 1) ON THE LINE: THE RICHARD WILLIAMS STORY

CRAVE TV 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU BOYZ N’ THE HOOD CLONE HIGH (Season 2 Premiere) THIS LIFE THOSE LEFT BEHIND

DISNEY + STAR LOVE & WWE: BIANCA & MONTEZ (Season 1) PIXAR’S SELF

NETFLIX CANADA THE 5TH WAVE THE BIG SICK BOYZ N THE HOOD EAT PRAY LOVE FAME AFTER FAME HAPPY FEET HOME ALONE HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK HOUSE, M.D. (Seasons 1-8) IN A WORLD�� LITTLE WOMEN (1994) MINIONS MR. DEEDS SALVES QUIEN PUEDAL (ES) SEVEN THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION THE SKELETON TWINS THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU TUSK

NHL HOCKEY (SN) 6:00pm: NHL All-Star Thursday

NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 7:30pm: Pacers vs. Knicks (TSN/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 7:30pm: Lakers vs. Celtics (SN1) 10:00pm: 76ers vs. Jazz

DRAGONS’ DEN (CBC) 8:00pm (SEASON FINALE): Catching up with 13 companies that braved the dragons to find out what happens after the Den; the dragons discuss the key takeaways from the show and what its legacy means to them.

ALMOST PARADISE (CTV2) 8:00pm: Alex's ex-wife shows up with her new fiancé asking Alex to sign their divorce papers; however, when the fiancé is mistaken for Alex and kidnapped by an old enemy, Alex finds himself racing to rescue the man.

HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE (CTV Life) 8:00pm: A family is left financially drained and with an unfinished, dangerous mess after a contractor abandoned their two-story addition project; Mike, Sherry and Michael must contend with the triple threat of plumbing, electrical and HVAC issues.

THE NATURE OF THINGS (CBC) 9:00pm: A pristine river in Quebec is granted rights through legal personhood, protecting it and those who call it home.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHOCOLATE (Super Channel Heart & Home) 9:30pm: Preparing for the annual Masters of Chocolate Festival, Aria's plans get rattled when she loses her partner shortly before the competition. However, a dashing single father soon steps in to help Aria find the winning ingredient.

CANADIAN REFLECTIONS (CBC) 11:30pm: Tiny; 541: A Place for the Community

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What’s New on Prime Video in February 2024

Here’s the full list (including TV) of all titles that will be added to Prime Video: February 1 12 Angry Men (1957) All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996) Along Came A Spider (2001) Annie Hall (1977) Baseketball (1998) Basic Instinct (1992) Blades of Glory (2007) Chorus Line (1985) Cop Land (1997) Eat Pray Love (2010) Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) Event Horizon (1997) Fiddler…

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Top 10 best finance movies to binge on your long weekend

Every cinema enthusiast has a genre of choice. For some it’s action, for others it may be romance, comedy, thriller or even sci-fi. That said, in recent times a new genre of cinema has emerged– one that has all the makings of multi-faceted, tear-jerking potboilers– it’s finance, or financial, white-collar crime to be precise.

Each one of us has different learning styles. While some like to do a thorough reading, others like to watch documentaries and movies to learn about the common money mistakes to avoid. This genre is excellent and exciting enough to motivate a majority of viewers to get their finances together. For the rest of us- it’s just pure entertainment.

Whatever your reasons may be, we have listed ten movies that deal with everything finance that every investor should watch at least once! Go, grab your popcorn!

The Big Short (2015)

This movie adaptation of the non-fiction book, ‘The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine’ by Michael Lewis tells the true story of the financial crisis of the U.S. housing market that occurred in 2007-2008 due to subprime mortgages. You don’t know what that is? Well, thanks to the incredibly talented director, Adam Mckay, the concept of subprime mortgages is brilliantly explained along with other key financial concepts of banking in this movie.

The Wall Street (1987)

The immortal phrase ‘greed is good’ is synonymous with the film ‘The Wall Street’, made famous by Gordon Gekko (played by Micheal Douglas). Even after 35 years of its release, several analysts, bankers, brokers, and traders use this Oliver Stone classic as a handbook for recruitment.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

This documentary describes the rise and fall of Enron—one of the largest and most scandalous corporations in the U.S. The film is based on the bestseller with the same name and explores the dubious ways in which Enron underhanded its business dealings, as its executives misappropriated billions of funds, hurting the investment of thousands of employees.

Margin Call (2011)

This is a must-watch money movie if you want to understand the nitty-gritty of the 2008 crisis. The film’s plot takes place within the span of 24 hours at one of the largest Wall Street investment banks that is on the brink of collapse amid the 2007-2008 crisis. The film is an upfront portrayal of the greediness, fraud, and rash risk-taking actions of many reckless Wall Street companies.

The Pursuit of Happiness (2006)

The next one on our list is the true, inspirational story of Chris Gardner and his metamorphosis from a struggling, homeless single father to a successful, millionaire entrepreneur. The movie beautifully captures how Gardner uses his knowledge, charm, and tenacity to build his wealth and lands the most prestigious job in San Francisco’s brokerage firm. The film especially strikes a chord with the masses with its focus on a poor man who only wants a better life for his son.

Moneyball (2011)

This movie is a masterclass in budgeting. Billy Beane, played by Brad Pritt, must reinvent one of Major League Baseball’s teams within a tight budget. He cannot afford star players but analyzes statistical data to build a professional sports team.

Rogue Trader (1999)

Based on a true story, Rogue Trader tells the story of an ambitious Nick Leeson who single-handedly bankrupts Britain’s most prominent and oldest Merchant bank—Barings Bank.

Boiler Room (2000)

Although this movie is a work of fiction, it offers some valuable lessons on the basic fundamentals of investments and money mistakes to avoid. The film tells the story of a trainee stockbroker, Seth Davis, a 19-year old who runs a successful, illegal casino in his apartment. When his father, an influential judge, discovers his deceit, Seth becomes a stockbroker to earn back his father’s respect. However, the firm he gets into has its own share of secrets.

If you want to learn about the Top Investment Mistakes To Avoid This Year, read our blog here!

Scam 1992 (2020)

Though this article is about the best movies, it is impossible to not include the series ‘Scam 1992’ in the top 10, considering the massive impact it has made. The series tells the story of the trade investor Harshad Mehta, and how he orchestrated the Indian Securities Scam of 1992. It is set in Bombay in the early 90s and takes you back to the days when trading took place in a ring, where large groups of jobbers made trades in a frenzy every day.

Baazaar (2018)

This Hindi film depicts the strong power-play between money brokers, industrialists, and politicians. It also uses hard-core stock market jargon and delves into complex ideas of insider trading and financial manipulation.

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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room is a documentary that isn’t only informative, it’s scary. If you’re familiar with the company and the whole affair, how the higher ups basically ran away with a fortune while the other investors and pensioners were left with absolutely nothing, you haven’t seen anything yet.

This documentary by Alex Gibney shows what can happen when capitalism is at its worst, crushing underfoot anyone who stands in the way of profits and nothing but contempt for anything that doesn’t directly result in profits. It shows the perfect storm that was created within Enron: the employees forced to claw at each other and constantly competing for their jobs, reckless spending policies, questionable management, and actions that weren’t only questionably ethical but downright evil. It'd be too crazy to believe if it weren't so very true. The footage and recordings are genuinely shocking but most frightening of all is a theory presented that explains how the corrupt heads of the company managed to rally countless amount of investors and associates in their schemes. Ever hear of Milgram's experiment on obedience to authority figures? Look it up, then watch this film. Suddenly, it all makes too much sense.

There is a flaw in the film: its hour and fifty minutes-running time. This is a complex story and you almost need a cheat sheet with the names and titles of the people involved, or to be familiar with several financial and fraud related terms such as “deregulated markets”, “pump and dump” and understanding several economic changes during the early 2000’s (such as the dot-com crash) to get it all in one sitting. The movie feels like it's moving very quickly and while it covers everything thoroughly, people who were not adults while the Enron scandal was going on will likely need to inform themselves to fully grasp everything that’s thrown at them. If the film was longer and paused a few times to clearly define some of the more complex terms, it would be a lot more accessible, though admittedly, I may be biased in this case. The film ends in a way that’s truly chilling with a quick update on the status of some of the people seen in the film and a song that perfectly caps it all off.

Every good documentary informs, but they almost always fall into two categories: the inspirational ones, who make you want to rush out and make your own dreams come true, and the ones that fill you with unbelievable rage at the injustices that are being presented. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room is the latter kind, a movie that makes you realize that there are genuinely evil people out there and they aren’t necessarily slashing throats or enslaving children, they are robbing hard working people of everything they have worked for. What you will take away from the film is that these weren’t “special people” and that this is not an isolated incident that could never happen again, probably sooner rather than later. (On DVD, April 12, 2014)

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1. Trading Places (1983) -- Stock Trading Movie

2. Billion Dollar Day (1985) - Documentary

3. Wall Street (1987) -- Stock Market Fiction

4. Barbarians at the Gate (1993) -- True Story

5. Rogue Trader (1999) – Stock Trading Movie -- True Story

6. Boiler Room (2000) – Stock Market Fiction

7. The Corporation (2003) -- Finance Documentary

8. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

9. Gafla (2006)- True Story -- Stock Market Movie (Hindi)

10. Wall Street Warriors (2006) -- Wall Street Documentary

11. The Ascent of Money (2008) -- Finance Documentary

12. Million Dollar Traders (2009) -- Finance series

13. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) -- Finance Documentary

14. Floored (2009) -- Stock Trading Documentary

15. Freakonomics (2010) -- Finance Documentary

16. Chasing Madoff (2010) -- Stock Market Scam, True Story

17. Margin Call (2011) – Stock Trading Fiction

18. Inside Job (2011) – Financial Crisis 2008, Finance Movie

19. Too Big to Fail (2011) – Documentary, Finance Movie

20.Wall Street – Money Never Sleeps (2011) -- Stock Market Fiction

21. Arbitrage (2012) -- Finance Fiction

22. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – True Story -- Stock Market Movie

23. The Big Short (2015) Financial Crisis

24. The Social Network -- Founding of social network

25. Equity (2016) -- Financial Thriller

26. Money Monster (2016) - Stock Market Thriller

27. Banking On Bitcoin (2017) – Financial Markets Documentary

28. The China Hustle (2018) – Finance & Trade Documentary

29. Baazaar (2018) - Fiction

30. Beer Wars -- Documentary film about the American beer industry

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Marilyn Manson released a cover version as the first single from Smells Like Children (1995), an EP of covers, remixes and interludes. In his 1998 autobiography, the band's eponymous vocalist said he fought their label to have this track released as a single, saying: "They didn't want to release [it], which I knew would be a song that even people who didn't like our band would like. [Nothing] wanted to release our version of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 'I Put a Spell on You', which was far too dark, sprawling and esoteric, even for some of our own fans. We battled the label this time, and learned we could win. ... It was a disheartening experience, but it didn't hurt half as much as the fact that no one at our label ever congratulated us on the success of the song."

The track became the band's first legitimate hit. The music video was directed by American photographer Dean Karr, and was shot near downtown Los Angeles. It featured images of the vocalist self-mutilating while wearing a tutu, as well as scenes of him riding a pig. It was placed on heavy rotation on MTV, and was nominated for Best Rock Video at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards. In 2010, Billboard rated it the "scariest music video ever made", beating Michael Jackson's "Thriller". The video also appeared at number three in the publication's 2013 list of "The 15 Scariest Music Videos Ever". Dave Stewart has said that he liked this version of his song, and that "the video was one of the scariest things [he]'d seen at the time." As of 2020, the track has sold 80,000 copies through digital retailers in the United Kingdom, where it is also the band's most streamed music video, generating almost 12 million audio and video streams.

The song went on to appear on the band's 2004 greatest hits album, Lest We Forget: The Best Of. It also featured on soundtracks to the films Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005), Gamer (2009), and A Perfect Day (2015), in movies such as House on Haunted Hill (1999), and Trick 'r Treat (2007), as well as the trailer for Wrath of the Titans (2012), in the pilot episode of The Following, on the BBC drama Luther, and the Nature three-part miniseries "Okavango: River of Dreams". Britney Spears created a music video using Manson's version of the song. This video – also directed by Chris Ashbrook – was used as an interlude on her 2009 concert tour The Circus Starring Britney Spears.

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All Time Favorite Movies

Movies

Scarface (1983)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Total Recall (1990)

Boyz N the Hood (1991)

American Me (1992)

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Blood In, Blood Out (1993)

Casino (1995)

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Heat (1995)

Face/Off (1997)

The Matrix (1999)

Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)

The Departed (2006)

Blood Diamond (2006)

The Dark Knight (2008)

Inception (2010)

Documentaries

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)

Silicon Valley American Experience (2013)

Citizenfour (2014)

Silicon Cowboys (2016)

Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World (2017)

AlphaGo (2018)

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Movie/Documentary review on Ethics in Organizations.

Movie/Documentary review on Ethics in Organizations.

Watch one movie/documentary related to the topic of Ethics in Organizations and submit an Individual Term Paper on or before October 31, 2021. Suggested movie/documentary film includes as follows: Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005) Devil Wears Prada (2006) The Corporation (2003) Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) Following the APA/MLA guidelines, the individual term paper will…

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Analyze the 2005 documentary 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room' for class'

Analyze the 2005 documentary ‘Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room’ for class’

Analyze the 2005 documentary ‘Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room’ for class’ https://vimeo.com/424073216 There were multiple complex issues and solutions within the Enron scandal. Describe one complex issue and the complex the interdisciplinary solution applied to resolve the issue (identify at least two academic disciplines used in the solution). Identify at least four different academic…