House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street
William D. Cohan
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31 MINS
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Business & Career Politics History
How did Jimmy Cayne manage to keep Bear Stearns afloat during the shocking events of 9/11, only to watch it crumble during the 2008 financial crisis?
What role did Cayne's love for bridge play in his ascent through the ranks of Wall Street?
How did the firm's heavy investment in subprime mortgages backfire, leading to its downfall?
Discover the spectacular rise and fall of Bear Stearns, as seen through the eyes of its key players.
How did Jimmy Cayne manage to keep Bear Stearns afloat during the shocking events of 9/11, only to watch it crumble during the 2008 financial crisis?
What role did Cayne's love for bridge play in his ascent through the ranks of Wall Street?
How did the firm's heavy investment in subprime mortgages backfire, leading to its downfall?
Discover the spectacular rise and fall of Bear Stearns, as seen through the eyes of its key players.
Key Ideas
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#1
Did Bennet Sedacca Predict the Collapse of Bear Stearns Before It Happened?
01 Jan 1970
03:11
03:11
#2
Bear Stearns' Last Stand: Inside the Frantic Rescue Efforts with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan & the Fed
01 Jan 1970
02:19
02:19
#3
Did Hank Paulson and Tim Geithner Seal Bear Stearns' Fate Over a Weekend?
01 Jan 1970
02:14
02:14
#4
From $172 to $2: The Dramatic Fall of Bear Stearns and JPMorgan's Bold Move
01 Jan 1970
02:19
02:19
#5
How Did Cy Lewis, Ace Greenberg, and Jimmy Cayne Shape the Rise and Fall of Bear Stearns?
01 Jan 1970
02:37
02:37
#6
Jimmy Cayne: From Bridge Games to Bear Stearns' Power Plays
01 Jan 1970
02:57
02:57
#7
Did Jimmy Cayne's Bold Leadership Tactics Save or Sink Bear Stearns?
01 Jan 1970
02:49
02:49
#8
Jimmy Cayne's Roller Coaster Leadership: From 9/11 Resilience to Bear Stearns' Fall
01 Jan 1970
02:43
02:43
#9
Is Bear Stearns' Collapse a Warning Sign of Wall Street's Looming Financial Chaos?
01 Jan 1970
02:25
02:25
#10
Bear Stearns' Fall: The Bridge Game That Shook Wall Street
01 Jan 1970
03:14
03:14
#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
04:31
04:31
About Author
William D. Cohan is an acclaimed American business writer and former Wall Street investment banker. He is best known for his detailed and insightful books on high finance, including "House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street," which examines the collapse of Bear Stearns. Cohan's work often provides a deep dive into the inner workings and dramatic failures of major financial institutions. His background in finance and journalism allows him to uniquely explore and explain complex financial events and their broader implications.
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