

Matthew Goldstein
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Consumer Protection Agency Cracks Down on Seller-Backed Home Sales
Risky contract-to-deed home sales are subject to the same protections as mortgaged-financed homes, the consumer protection agency said.

Andrew Left, Prominent Short Seller, Accused of Fraud in Multiyear Scheme
Federal authorities filed charges against Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, who they said made at least $16 million from a multiyear scheme to manipulate...

Trump Media Stock Jumps After Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally
Shares of Donald J. Trump’s social media company surged more than 30 percent on the first day of trading after the assassination attempt on the...

Archegos Founder Bill Hwang Found Guilty on 10 Charges
The 2021 collapse of Archegos Capital Management led to some $10 billion in losses for some Wall Street banks. He could spend the rest of...

Multibillion-Dollar Fraud Trial Against Archegos Founder Nears Its End
Prosecutors and lawyers presented closing arguments in the case against Bill Hwang, who is charged with 11 counts including securities fraud and racketeering.

Fearing Losses, Banks Are Quietly Dumping Real Estate Loans
If landlords can’t pay back loans on office buildings, the lenders will suffer. Some banks are trying to avoid that fate.

Trump Media Stock Down 50% Since Former President’s Conviction
The parent of Truth Social has come under pressure this month, most recently after early investors were given approval to sell a fresh chunk of...

For Some Investors, Aging and Empty Office Buildings Aren’t a Bad Thing
Bargain hunters are getting office buildings at steep discounts, a sign of the pain in the real estate market.

Court Strikes Down S.E.C.’s Fee Disclosure Rule for Funds
Private equity and hedge funds had appealed the regulator’s August ruling requiring them to disclose their fees and expenses to investors.

Trump Media Reports Lackluster Revenues and Large Losses
The former president’s social media company reported taking in $770,000 in advertising revenue in the first quarter, sharply down from the year-ago period.