Michael Milken
Michael Milken is an American financier and philanthropist, widely known for his role in the development of the high-yield bond market in the 1980s. He was a prominent figure on Wall Street and served as the head of the investment banking firm Drexel Burnham Lambert. Milken's innovative approaches in finance contributed to the growth of leveraged buyouts and provided capital for various corporate expansions. Despite facing legal challenges and being indicted for securities fraud in the early 1990s, he later became a noted philanthropist, focusing on medical research and education through the Milken Family Foundation.
Born on Jul 04, 1946 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,698 | $21,000,000 | 6,579$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 12,825 | $250,000 | 167$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,137 | 32 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Totals | 3 | 350,278,479 | 116,555 | $21,256,900 | 6,752$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Liechtenstein:
Michael Milken was instrumental in introducing risky borrowers to the bond markets through junk bonds.
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Romania:
Michael Milken was present at a financial conference where Scott Bessent shared insights about bond yields.
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United States:
Michael Milken started to tell Bessent about an app on his phone that tracks changes in US government prices.
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Russia:
Scott Bessent spoke with American financier Michael Milken at a conference in California.
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Russia:
Scott Bessent spoke with American financier Michael Milken at a conference in California.
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Thailand:
Michael Milken is a former king of the bond market who hosted an event where Lawrence Wong addressed wealthy investors.
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