John Hyatt is a staff writer who covers billionaires with a focus on finance, investments, deals and business disputes. He joined Forbes in 2020 and has written about everything from Vivek Ramaswamy’s presidential campaign to a Tanzanian billionaire’s agribusiness dreams. His
The Biggest Deals Of 2024
As the year comes to a close, the overall level of global mergers and acquisitions activity in 2024 is expected to be $3.5 trillion, a modest increase of 15% over last...
The Inside Story Of Scott Bessent’s Ascent To Treasury Secretary Nominee
A protégé of hedge fund tycoon George Soros, Bessent backed some Democrats before embracing Trump.
How Vivek Ramaswamy Became A Billionaire
Donald Trump just named Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy as the co-heads of a new Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. Here's how Trump's one time rival Ramaswamy built his fortune.
Handicapping Trump’s Brain Trust: The New Trumpiverse
Here are the 13 key figures in Trump’s official and unofficial brain trust —all billionaires, business and tech leaders with powerful personalities
Possible Treasury Pick Bessent Says Economy Could Look A Lot Worse—Soon
In a recent interview, the hedge fund executive discussed how the current U.S. economic growth is “government induced” and why federal debt is out of control.