When the Wolves Bite
When the Wolves Bite
Scott Wapner
Marc Andreessen
Wall Street'-esque battle between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over unlikely target Herbalife. Sip a delicious Herbal Aloe Shake while reading. - Marc Andreessen
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When the Wolves Bite

When the Wolves Bite: Two Billionaires, One Company, and an Epic Wall Street Battle

Scott Wapner
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Scott Wapner
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In the high-stakes world of Wall Street, where fortunes are made and lost with the flick of a wrist, a riveting drama unfolds between two of its most formidable titans: Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman. "When the Wolves Bite" by Scott Wapner is a gripping chronicle of their explosive confrontation over the destiny of Herbalife, a company caught in the vortex of their colossal clash. Wapner, with unparalleled access and piercing insight, delves deep into this epic battle of wills, weaving a tale that is as much a testament to their unmatched prowess in the financial arena as it is a cautionary narrative about the immense power vested in the hands of a select few. Set against the backdrop of a financial world still reeling from the aftershocks of the 2008 crisis, this story transcends the mere recounting of a corporate feud to lay bare the intricacies of human ambition, rivalry, and the relentless pursuit of success. Through a series of shifting alliances, legal skirmishes, and market manuevers, Wapner captures the essence of a saga that captivated the world, culminating in a televised confrontation that Jim Cramer declared "the best business television ever." "When the Wolves Bite" is not just a chronicle of financial warfare; it is a window into the psyche of the modern American capitalist, driven by an insatiable hunger to win at all costs.

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Released
2018
24 Apr
Length
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Wall Street'-esque battle between Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn over unlikely target Herbalife. Sip a delicious Herbal Aloe Shake while reading. - Marc Andreessen
— Scott Wapner, When the Wolves Bite

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