Nelson Peltz: Junk bond activist

Nelson Peltz: Junk bond activist

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Prince Alwaleed bin Talal: The billionaire royal

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is a billionaire Saudi prince who insists he’s self-made. He champions women's rights, yet is a member of one of the world’s most traditional ruling families. He built his fortune betting on western giants like Citicorp and Apple, but is a prominent memb ...  Show more

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As COO of Facebook, then Meta, Sheryl Sandberg is a rarity among billionaires. She made her money as an employee rather than as a founder, creator, or company owner.BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng follow Sandberg’s career, from running aerobics classes i ...  Show more

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