Stories
My most recent work at Bloomberg News is here. A few of my stories are below.
A Billionaire’s Heir Hangs Up His Healing Crystal to Fix Capitalism
William Peterffy spent his career avoiding working for his Wall Street tycoon father — until he figured out he could do it his way.
From Math Camp to Handcuffs: FTX’s Downfall Was an Arc of Brotherhood and Betrayal
Sam Bankman-Fried and his childhood friend Gary Wang are offering dueling accounts of the FTX fiasco and of who’s ultimately to blame.
Barry Silbert Wanted to Be Crypto’s Rockefeller. Now He’s Under Siege
A crypto executive who worked on Enron’s bankruptcy contends with a crisis of confidence.
At Charles Schwab, Being a Bank Has Become a Big Problem
With higher rates easily available elsewhere, the company is facing dwindling deposits.
Vanguard Stumbles In Pivot From Cult of Jack Bogle
For diehard fans of the company’s founder, what’s at stake is the very soul of a $8 trillion fund giant.
Susquehanna Will Take Your Election Bets, Up to $100 Million
The trading firm, known for its interest in the statistics of gambling, is ready to be on the other side of big presidential wagers.
BlackRock’s Green Dreams Got Complicated Fast
The world’s largest asset manager is juggling environmental promises and the Fed’s virus crisis response.
Bloomberg Businessweek cover: The Hidden Dangers of the Great Index Fund Takeover
The Big Three—BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street—are the most important players in corporate America. Whether they like it or not.