From 1983 to 2000, William Goren stole more than $30 million from investors on Long Island and in Queens. His favorite targets were widows and retired couples, like Helga and Simon Novack, Holocaust survivors who gave Mr. Goren their life savings. Alex Berenson couplefavoritegive share on social
For as long as anyone can remember, reliable, cheap electricity has been taken for granted in the United States. Alex Berenson cheapelectricitygrant Change image and share on social
Did anyone in the White House or the N.S.A or the C.I.A. consider flying to Hong Kong and treating Mr. Snowden like a human being, offering him a chance to testify before Congress and a fair trial? Alex Berenson chancecongressfair Change image and share on social
Benefits are rarely made public in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, where companies must report the pay and options that their five highest-paid executives receive. Alex Berenson benefitcommissioncompany Change image and share on social
While Wall Street firms typically underwrite offerings in teams, the lead underwriter, or manager, of the offering has primary responsibility for selling the offering and reaps much of the fees and profit. Alex Berenson feefirmlead share on social
Every public company depends to some extent on the trust of its investors. Alex Berenson companydependextent Change image and share on social
Never underestimate the power of Abby Joseph Cohen. Alex Berenson abbycohenjoseph Change image and share on social
Some companies use off-balance-sheet partnerships to raise money or to buy assets without ever telling their shareholders in their financial statements. Alex Berenson assetbalancebuy Change image and share on social
Enron Field in Houston, the Trans World Dome in St. Louis and PSINet Stadium in Baltimore are just three of the modern-day coliseums named for companies that have found new homes in bankruptcy court. Alex Berenson baltimorebankruptcycoliseum Change image and share on social
To economists, prices serve as crucial signals to producers and consumers. In a regulated market, the state sets prices high enough for private companies to cover their costs and earn a guaranteed profit for their investors. But in a deregulated market, prices should vary with demand and supply. Alex Berenson companyconsumercost share on social