Also, most people read fiction as an escape - and I wonder whether my books aren't a bit too grounded in reality to reach the widest possible audience. Alex Berenson audiencebitebook Change image and share on social
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
Most unfortunately, Enron's plunge into bankruptcy court also cost many of its rank-and-file employees their savings. Alex Berenson bankruptcycostcourt Change image and share on social
To finance deficits, the government must sell bonds to investors, competing for capital that could otherwise be used to invest in stocks or corporate bonds. Government borrowings raise long-term interest rates, stifling economic growth. Alex Berenson bondborrowingcapital share on social
Most companies can survive even if their debt ratings are lowered below investment grade, although they will have higher borrowing costs. Alex Berenson borrowcompanycost Change image and share on social
It's no secret that big institutional investors have a lot of advantages on Wall Street. They get the first chance to buy hot initial public offerings. They get to meet in person with companies' managements. Alex Berenson advantagebigbuy share on social
I think in some ways what Snowden is, is he's a mix of a cold war spy novel and post-9/11 spy novel. Alex Berenson coldmixpost Change image and share on social
The lower spreads mean lower costs for investors, because Nasdaq investors generally do not trade directly with one another. Instead, they usually buy and sell from market-makers, brokerage firms that flip shares between buyers and sellers and keep the spread for themselves. Alex Berenson brokeragebuybuyer share on social
Even so, sometimes I wish I did have a little bit more flair in my language. Alex Berenson biteflairlanguage Change image and share on social
Normally, banks record profits on loans only as they are repaid, whether they securitize the loans or hold them on their books. Alex Berenson bankbookhold Change image and share on social
