The longest-lasting businesses produce food items, alcohol, or even firearms — things people have been interested in for centuries.

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How 16 of the oldest companies on Earth have been making money for centuries, from guns to beer to shipping

How 16 of the oldest companies on Earth have been making money for centuries, from guns to beer to shipping

The longest-lasting businesses produce food items, alcohol, or even firearms — things people have been interested in for centuries.

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Sony boss says 'Men in Black: International' flopped at the box office because there 'was not a strong enough idea'

Sony boss says 'Men in Black: International' flopped at the box office because there 'was not a strong enough idea'

The movie has brought in just $78 million domestically, but Sony's head, Tom Rothman, is quick to note the movie had two cofinanciers to manage risk.

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The founder of billion-dollar startup Carta dissects the pitch decks that helped him raise $448 million

The founder of billion-dollar startup Carta dissects the pitch decks that helped him raise $448 million

Raising venture capital is easier with a perfect pitch deck. Carta CEO Henry Ward walked us through two decks that have helped him raise $448 million.

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'Avengers: Endgame' dethroned 'Avatar' at the box office, but it would have to make billions more to beat the actual biggest movie of all time

'Avengers: Endgame' dethroned 'Avatar' at the box office, but it would have to make billions more to beat the actual biggest movie of all time

Adjusted for inflation, "Gone with the Wind" is the biggest movie of all time. Here's how much money "Avengers: Endgame" will have to make to beat it.

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Saving money is a good start, but where you keep those savings can matter even more

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It's been over 12 years since the iPhone debuted — look how primitive the first one seems today

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The 10 highest-grossing movies of all time, including 'Avengers: Endgame'

The 10 highest-grossing movies of all time, including 'Avengers: Endgame'

"Avengers: Endgame" is officially the biggest movie of all time. Others include "Avatar," "Black Panther," and "Jurassic World."

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