Sheelah Kolhatkar appears in the following:
What a Blue House Does to Trump’s Economy
Friday, November 09, 2018
Democrats will now have control over powerful committees in the House and could try to challenge the Trump administration's approach to banking, spending and trade.
The Truth about Activist Investors
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Sheelah Kolhatkar takes an in-depth look at controversial activist investor and billionaire Paul Singer.
Where are All the Female CEOs?
Friday, August 10, 2018
Women and men enter the workforce in equal numbers, but only less than five percent of the top 500 companies in the U.S. are led by women.
Getting Uber Back on Track
Friday, April 27, 2018
Can the new CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, correct the course of the embattled ride-sharing company?
‘Hedge Fund King’ Steven Cohen Gets Back to Business
Friday, February 02, 2018
With an insider trading scandal behind him, Steven Cohen is looking to return to the hedge fund world and work with clients again. What does his return say about Wall Street today?
New Tax Plan: It's Good to Be a Banker
Friday, January 19, 2018
This year, some banks expect to pay an effective tax rate of less than 20 percent under the recently passed Republican tax plan, down from 35 percent.
Taking Trump Seriously, Not Literally on Puerto Rico
Friday, October 06, 2017
Hurricane Maria left Puerto Ricans without water, power and food. But even before the storm, residents were struggling with more than $70 billion in debt. How will the recovery proceed?
Charlotesville Fallout: Big Business Bucks Trump
Thursday, August 17, 2017
On Wednesday, President Trump disbanded his Manufacturing Council and Strategy and Policy Forum after several business leaders resigned following his comments about Charlottesville.
Martin ‘Pharma Bro’ Shkreli on Trial
Friday, July 14, 2017
But not for raising the price of a life saving drug by 5,000%. Instead, he's being tried for securities fraud. What could his case say about prosecuting white collar crimes?
The Bumpy Road Ahead for Uber
Friday, June 23, 2017
Travis Kalanick’s resignation this week as CEO of Uber marks the end of one tumultuous ride for the company. What's next for the app that dreamed of changing the face of transportation?
Rolling Back Bank Regulations
Friday, June 16, 2017
The Trump administration is proposing to revise and change financial regulations put in place after the Great Recession. House Republicans want to go even further.
Hating on Uber
Friday, March 03, 2017
From claims of sexual harassment to allegations it stole self-driving technology, the company and its CEO are having a tough couple of months.
The Human Embodiment of Wall Street's Transformation
Monday, February 13, 2017
Former hedge fund analyst and New Yorker staff writer Sheelah Kolhatkar on "Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Man on Wall Street."
Should CEOs Play Politics Too?
Friday, February 03, 2017
Two weeks into the Trump presidency and U.S. business leaders are already coming under fire for criticizing — and for staying silent —about the new administration's proposals.
What to Expect From Trump’s Economic Team
Friday, January 20, 2017
With confirmation hearings nearing an end, a look at what they revealed about the men Donald Trump has picked to run the country’s finances.
Wells Fargo Scandal Spreads to Prudential
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Prudential announced Monday that it was suspending sales of life insurance policies sold through Wells Fargo. It's the latest twist in the growing Wells Fargo scandal.
Wall Street Swipes Right for Donald Trump
Friday, November 18, 2016
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump attacked Wall Street and in turn, Wall Street gave him little support. Now, bankers and financiers are warming up to the president-elect.
Saving the Trump Brand
Monday, October 24, 2016
When this election is over, Donald and Ivanka Trump will still have ties, stilettos and hotel rooms to sell. How much damage will Trump's campaign rhetoric do to the family business?
What Clinton's Leaked Wall Street Speeches Reveal
Friday, October 21, 2016
The New Yorker's Sheelah Kolhatkar says the most shocking thing about Clinton's speeches to Goldman Sachs may be the lack of anything shocking.
Wells Fargo CEO Resigns After Scandal
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Last month, it was revealed that the bank would pay $185 million in fines as a punishment for creating nearly 2 million fraudulent accounts in its customers names.