Many legal experts note that prosecutors regularly seek indictments of people or companies for destroying evidence or impeding investigations, even if they cannot prove other charges. Alex Berenson chargecompanydestroy 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
Bigger spreads mean bigger gaps between what buyers pay and sellers receive. For example, a spread of 10 cents a share means that the buyer pays $100 more for 1,000 shares than the seller receives. Alex Berenson 000bigbuyer Change image and share on social
Of course, the discounting of future earnings should hurt all stocks. But it should hurt technology stocks more than others, because so many of them are valued at extremely high levels relative to their current earnings. Alex Berenson currentdiscountearnings share on social
Mr. Snowden did not start out as a spy, and calling him one bends the term past recognition. Spies don't give their secrets to journalists for free. Alex Berenson bendcallfree Change image and share on social
One of the Internet's highest-profile companies, Priceline once dreamed of transforming the way consumer goods are bought and sold by offering customers the chance to 'name your own price' for a variety of products, including airline tickets. Alex Berenson airlinebuychance 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
The biggest profit center for investment banks is the hefty fees they charge for underwriting stock offerings and giving financial advice, and analysts put those profits at risk if they publish negative conclusions about the companies that pay the fees. Alex Berenson adviceanalystbank 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
Accounting rules give financial institutions flexibility about when they choose to recognize venture capital profits. Alex Berenson accountcapitalchoose Change image and share on social
