Biography
Lauren Foster is the former managing editor of Enterprising Investor and co-lead of CFA Institute’s Women in Investment Management initiative. Previously, she worked as a freelance writer for Barron’s and the Financial Times. Prior to her freelance work, Foster spent nearly a decade on staff at the FT as a reporter and editor based in the New York bureau. Foster holds a BA in political science from the University of Cape Town, and an MS in journalism from Columbia University.
"What makes us uncomfortable about disruption is the uncertainty it brings into every number that we measure," says Aswath Damodaran.
“Do you have a sponsor who's willing to bet on you?” Olympic medalist Bonnie St. John asks.
“I've been studying liberal arts investing for 20 years," Robert G. Hagstrom, CFA, says. "Liberal arts investing becomes popular when things get hard.”
What are two of the most important things an investor needs to do to succeed? Howard Marks, CFA, offered his perspective.
The battle between human intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) may come down to whether humans can successfully manage chronic stress.
What do swimming scallops have to do with investing in Asia? A lot, according to S. Joyce Li, CFA.
The investment management industry has a failing grade when it comes to diversity and inclusion. But a new report hopes to change that.
What does a culture of inclusion look like?
Nicholas Colas shared some great "cocktail nuggets" during his presentation at the 63rd Annual Financial Analysts Seminar, Lauren Foster reports.
The fastest-growing sport in the United States, the productive aspects of boredom, and a Stonehenge revelation are among the topics in this week's edition of Weekend Reads from Lauren Foster.