Bethany McLean

The media plays an important role in shaping the opinions of the public, and public opinion is critical for companies and their reputations. When journalists and companies don’t see eye-to-eye, the sparks can often fly in a very public manner. Here’s a look at several times journalists...

Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, said on Wednesday that privatizing Federal National Mortgage Assctn Fnni Me (OTC: FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) was one of his top 10 priorities. The announcement generated a rally in...