Benchmarks: Why Choosing the Right One Matters
When someone asks, “How’s your portfolio performing?” many investors compare their returns to the S&P 500. It’s a natural instinct – after all, the S&P 500 is widely reported in…
City Scholars interns at M1: Supporting the next generation of tech talent
Before the City Scholars program, hundreds of talented engineering students had to land competitive tech internships on their own. Leaders at the University of Illinois…
When a publicly traded company goes private
A week ago, Elon Musk bought Twitter. Today, we’re breaking down the deal, covering details you may have not heard about, and explaining what happens to investors’ shares when a public company goes private.
Tech Q1 earnings, the Twitter takeover, and a beverage challenge
Today’s weekly roundup includes earnings calls from tech giants, with a splash of beverage reports.
How to invest in global markets through American Depository ReceiptsÂ
American Depository Receipts (ADRs) allow U.S. investors to access global businesses that have their primary listings on foreign stock exchanges. Learn how how ADRs work, what to consider before buying, and how to add these global securities to your portfolio. Â
Earnings reports, and what to look for as an investor
It’s earnings season, and analysts are abuzz. Much like a school report card, earnings reports reveal how publicly traded companies have performed over the last…
Q1 earnings show bank profits tumble as lending ramps up
The week’s top finance news, from a rocky earnings season recap to emerging inflation fears.
Expanding financial literacy to the Chicago community with Howard Brown Health
For almost 50 years, Howard Brown Health has been supporting Chicago’s LQTBQ+ community with affirming healthcare, social justice advocacy, and individual well-being empowerment. The team…
Why M1 launched Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a fantastic way to open the dialogue and provide a community at work. These employee-led groups help build community and…
Stock buybacks and the impact on investors
When a company has extra cash, it’s usually faced with two options: reinvest the money into the company, or issue a stock buyback.
A day in the life of M1 engineers
Extreme ownership is a core company value at M1. It’s all about having the autonomy to be the CEO of your role and taking pride…
How M1 hires: A look inside our interview processÂ
At M1, we strive to make our hiring process as team oriented as our company. We do our best to maintain a low ego, make…
Recession warnings, Tax Day, and designing your life
Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to predict the economy? Discover what you can learn from inverted yield curves and why they’re important for forecasting recessions.
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M1 Budgeting Basics
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M1 Intro to Investing Roadmap
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