Carl Icahn
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Carl Icahn
Carl Celian Icahnis an American business magnate, investor, activist shareholder, and philanthropist. He is the founder and majority shareholder of Icahn Enterprises, a diversified conglomerate holding company based in New York City. He is also Chairman of Federal-Mogul, an American developer, manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components and vehicle safety products...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth16 February 1936
CityQueens, NY
CountryUnited States of America
Yellen’s comments suggest, and I agree, that we are in an asset bubble.
I can tell you how bad our boards are... I don't have to watch Saturday Night Live anymore; I just go to the board meetings.
My wife watches me like a hawk.
CEOs are paid for doing a terrible job. If the system wasn't so messed up, guys like me wouldn't make this kind of money.
Everything I have is for sale, except for my kids and possibly my wife.
You learn in this business.. If you want a friend, get a dog.
I like winning. There's also a certain joy in it. I feel fulfilled by it.
When most investors, including the pros, all agree on something, they're usually wrong.
In life and business, there are two cardinal sins. The first is to act precipitously without thought and the second is to not act at all.
Some people get rich studying artificial intelligence. Me, I make money studying natural stupidity.
We're happy that value for all shareholders is enhanced through this offer.
In life and in business, there are two cardinal sins,
provide a very low or no possibility of a successful recovery for the bonds.
By agreeing to implement the critical corporate reforms we have supported for several months, Dick Parsons is making great strides toward enhancing shareholder value.