Big swings in the wholesale price of electricity are not unusual in the summer, when high demand taxes generators' ability to supply power. Alex Berenson abilitybigdemand Change image and share on social
On the New York Stock Exchange, all buy and sell orders are routed through a single 'specialist,' guaranteeing that most small trades can be matched directly. But most larger trades are delivered to the specialist on the floor of the exchange by human brokers, a system that big investors view as increasingly inefficient. Alex Berenson bigbrokerbuy share on social
Sergeant Bergdahl may have broken any number of military laws. Alex Berenson bergdahlbreaklaw Change image and share on social
In a Ponzi scheme, a promoter pays back his initial investors with money he has raised from new investors. Eventually, the promoter can no longer find enough new investors to pay off the people who have already put up money, and the scheme collapses. Alex Berenson backcollapseeventually share on social
Technology investment drove growth in the 1990s, both directly and by fueling a rising stock market that led to increased consumer spending. Alex Berenson 1990sconsumerdirectly Change image and share on social
Macroeconomics is the analysis of the economy as a whole, an examination of overall supply and demand. At the broadest level, macroeconomists want to understand why some countries grow faster than others and which government policies can help growth. Alex Berenson analysisbroadcountry share on social
For more than two decades, Barry Diller has been among the most respected - and feared - figures in the entertainment industry. Alex Berenson barrydecadediller Change image and share on social
The most distinguishing element of my novels is that I try as hard as I can - within the context of a popular commercial thriller - to make them feel authentic. Drawing on real locations and real events is part of that authenticity. Alex Berenson authenticauthenticitycommercial share on social
Although not well known outside Wall Street, Freddie Mac and its corporate cousin, Fannie Mae, are two of the world's largest financial institutions and play a crucial role in the housing market. Alex Berenson corporatecousincrucial Change image and share on social
Accounting rules give financial institutions flexibility about when they choose to recognize venture capital profits. Alex Berenson accountcapitalchoose Change image and share on social