Marcus Baram

Marcus Baram, IBTimes Managing Editor, is a former senior editor at the Huffington Post, where he ran the front page and supervised a team of producers and reporters. Previously, he was a producer at ABC News, an associate news editor at the Wall Street Journal, news editor at the New York Observer and a reporter at the New York Daily News. His feature writing and investigative reporting has also been published in the New Yorker, the New York Times, New York magazine, Vibe magazine, the Village Voice and the New York Post. And his upcoming biography of the late Gil Scott-Heron for St. Martin's Press is due for publication in early 2014.

Cars are lined up on a parking lot of French car maker Peugeot in Markolsheim, France

Pango, Parking App, To Launch In San Antonio Amid Flurry Of New Ways To Find A Space

Parking locator service Pango, which just raised $6.5 million in venture funding, launches in San Antonio in October.

ESPN Suspends Bill Simmons But Has Often Failed To Punish Reporters For More Offensive Comments

The sports network suspended writer Bill Simmons for three weeks but has a history of lesser punishments for more offensive comments.

Former AIG CEO Maurice Greenberg's Lawsuit Against US Government Goes To Trial

Maurice Greenberg claims that the terms of the $182 billion bailout of AIG were too onerous and harmed shareholders.

Takeover Targets See Stocks Slide In Wake Of Inversions Crackdown

The rules are intended to limit American companies from reaping tax benefits by merging with foreign companies.

iPhone 6 Sales Frenzy Won't Fix The Economy, Says Goldman Sachs

The 10 million iPhones sold since Friday is an impressive number, but the surge isn't expected to have much of an impact on the retail economy.

Alibaba IPO: Here Are Some Of Jack Ma's Most Inspiring Speeches

Known for his charisma and flamboyant personality, Alibaba CEO and founder Jack Ma knows how to motivate his employees.

NFL Denied Domestic Violence Problem, Played Race Card When Star Player Was Arrested Back In 1995

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon stood trial on domestic violence charges back in 1995. The NFL never punished him.

Alibaba IPO: How The Biggest IPOs In US Have Fared

Alibaba's timing for its IPO might not be ideal. IPO returns this year are mixed, and only a few huge offerings have performed well.

Alibaba IPO: Wall Street Scrambles To Get Piece Of The Action, Even As Price Range Goes Up

As the Chinese e-commerce firm takes its roadshow to Asia and Europe, investor sentiment surges.

Buffett Subsidiary Looks To Jump Into Legal Pot Industry

A subsidiary of the savvy investor's main company, Berkshire Hathaway, has reached out to 1,000 pot dispensaries in Colorado and Washington.

Alibaba IPO: E-Commerce Giant To Close Books Early On High Demand

Investors who get shares of the Chinese firm in its IPO may feel as lucky as its namesake, who discovered treasure in the classic fairy tale.

Alibaba IPO Road Show: Hundreds Line Up To Ask Questions About E-Commerce Giant's Future

The e-commerce giant attracted hundreds of investors, and many came away enthusiastic but hungry for more details.

Alibaba IPO Roadshow: Everything You Need To Know

China's e-commerce giant behind what could be the biggest IPO ever begins its investor road show with a lunch in New York City on Monday.

Panama Canal Anniversary 2014: The World-Changing Economic Impact Of The Canal

The Panama Canal, which opened 100 years ago, shortened shipping times dramatically and transformed global trade routes forever.

SEC Steps Up Probe Of Barclays Over 'Dark Pool' Trading

The bank's motion to dismiss the N.Y. fraud charges -- claiming only the SEC has the authority to do that -- may come back to haunt it.

Barclays Files Motion To Dismiss NY Attorney General Charges Of 'Dark Pool' Fraud

The bank has been in the crosshairs of prosecutors and regulators for several months over trading activity in its LX private trading platform.

David Johnsen, Exec Who Runs Barclays' LX Dark Pool, Was Once Fired By Goldman Sachs

The bank was charged by the New York attorney general on Wednesday with fraudulent activities related to the operation of its dark pool.

In New Memoir, Hillary Clinton Claims She Warned Obama On Putin's 'True Agenda'

In her new memoir, "Hard Choices," the former Secretary of State's views seem prescient on Russia, Syria and Egypt.

Treasury Secretary Geithner testifies before the House Budget Committee in Washington

In 'Stress Test,' Tim Geithner Fires Back At His Many, Many Critics

In his new book, the former U.S. treasury secretary fires back at his critics and many others who crossed him during his tenure.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner speaks during the first meeting of the financial stability oversight council to vote on a number of resolutions at the Treasury Department in Washington

Tim Geithner: "I Must Have Sounded Like A Bank Lobbyist" When Opposing Financial Reforms

In his new memoir, former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner admits that he sounded like a bank lobbyist when opposing financial reforms.

Barclays, Credit Suisse Questioned In High-Frequency Trading Investigation

Barclays and Credit Suisse are among the banks that have received letters from NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

Michael Lewis' "Flash Boys" Exposes Shady World Of Dark Pools; Some Funds Have Already Pulled Out

"Moneyball" author Michael Lewis' upcoming book on the dangers of high-frequency trading is already making waves in the world of high finance.

Michael Lewis Book 'Flash Boys' Shines Light On High-Frequency Trading: 'You're Enabling People To Screw Their Customers'

The acclaimed business writer critiques the use of algorithms to trade securities in milliseconds.

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