Brendan Pierson

Brendan Pierson is a financial news reporter who covers legal and regulatory issues related to the pharmaceutical industry. He has written extensively about drug pricing negotiations and the impact of government policies on healthcare costs. His articles often feature in-depth analysis of court decisions, legislation, and corporate strategies in the pharmaceutical sector. With a focus on accurate reporting and clear storytelling, Pierson provides readers with essential information to navigate complex issues surrounding drug prices and access.

Biography:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-second-us-judge-upholds-172507288.html

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Archegos grew its $1.5 billion portfolio into a $35 billion portfolio over a year before the prices of those stocks suddenly fell, leading to margin calls and liquidation of firm’s positions.
  • , Archegos inflated stock prices by using borrowed dollars from Wall Street banks to buy more shares, encouraging other investors to buy and pushing prices higher.
  • At its peak, Archegos' net worth was over $35 billion and the overall value of the stocks it owned was over $100 billion.
  • Bill Hwang is represented by lawyer Barry Berke who has stated that his client never sold any shares.
  • Falling stock prices in March 2021 triggered margin calls that Archegos was unable to meet, leading some banks to dump stocks backing his swaps, causing big losses for Archegos and its lenders.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Bill Hwang's Racketeering Trial: Insights into Archegos Capital Management's Collapse and Alleged Securities Fraud

Bill Hwang's Racketeering Trial: Insights into Archegos Capital Management's Collapse and Alleged Securities Fraud

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Bill Hwang, Archegos Capital Management founder, faces trial in Manhattan federal court for racketeering conspiracy and securities fraud over allegations of using derivatives to secretly amass large stock positions without ownership, causing losses when prices fell. The complex case involves Hwang's relationships with global banks and lies about holdings. Archegos' collapse in 2021 resulted from $36B hedge fund's use of total return swaps for outsized stakes without ownership, leading to significant losses for major financial institutions.