Like many other banks and finance companies, Green Tree used a process called securitization to resell its home loans to outside investors. Green Tree grouped thousands of these small loans into a pool worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Alex Berenson bankcallcompany share on social
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
Iraq is short on capital, short on electricity, and short on management expertise, but it does not lack economic enthusiasm. Alex Berenson capitaleconomicelectricity Change image and share on social
Higher productivity enables companies to increase sales without adding workers. Even if job markets tighten and wages rise, corporate profits can continue to climb as long as worker productivity is growing faster than overall wages. Alex Berenson addclimbcompany share on social
Shareholder meetings are not usually the occasion for utter candor - or for that matter, arch sarcasm - by chief executives. Alex Berenson archcandorchief Change image and share on social
When all the plants in a region are running at full steam, there is simply no way to get more power. Alex Berenson fullplantpower Change image and share on social
An attack on the scale of Sept. 11 would rock the markets and the economy. Alex Berenson attackeconomymarket Change image and share on social
At any moment, one company stands in the spotlight of the middle ring in the stock market's never-ending circus. It may not be the biggest corporation in the world, or the most profitable, but somehow it both mirrors and leads the market's broader action. Alex Berenson actionbigbroad 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
Accounting rules give financial institutions flexibility about when they choose to recognize venture capital profits. Alex Berenson accountcapitalchoose Change image and share on social