Chapter 339 Daily life in Los Angeles(2/3)
It has been more than a year since he showed his cards to Wall Street and started his own business.
There are too many financial institutions, banks, private equity firms and companies that he has cheated.
The reputation of Smith Capital, which is now the sixth largest investment bank on Wall Street, was not created by speculation.
It was because other Wall Street institutions had suffered too much that they internally gave Smith Capital the title.
Everyone has a temper, not to mention that the elites on Wall Street are basically the pride of heaven.
Those who can reach the top are all geniuses. These guys didn't study finance when they were young. If they had studied science, it is estimated that many of them would have become scientists.
Abel felt that at least in terms of IQ, he could not compare with most of them.
He was able to stay on top of these people because of his talent.
Since these people are all elites and the pride of heaven, they have always been successful.
Then they naturally have greater self-confidence and greater temper than ordinary people.
And they had all suffered from Abel before, more or less.
Finally got a chance to snipe him, a chance for revenge.
Even if the sniper attack fails, there is still a chance to make a huge profit.
Abel believed that he had wanted revenge for a long time and the forces that wanted to retaliate against him would not miss it.
"At present, only the power of Soros Fund Management Company has been traced, and George Soros did not even try to cover it up."
David said directly:
"There may be others, but we can't trace them. However, it has become increasingly difficult for us to attract funds, and American Express's stock price will be pushed up by many parties. It will be easy to break through 40 US dollars."
David's face was solemn, and he reported the report with concern.
If it exceeds 40 US dollars, then if the boss wants to acquire American Express, he must continue to increase the acquisition price in order to stabilize the shareholders of all parties.
"Haha, then let it rise!"
A relaxed smile appeared on Abel's face.
He looked out the window and said, "Add more fire! Let it continue to rise!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Abel's voice suddenly stopped and he pointed out the window - "Look over there, Fuck, it seems like there's really a fire?!"
It turned out that a fire was burning on the hilltop in the distance to the left of the convoy, due north.
David looked in the direction, shrugged and said, "You know, this is California's annual feature, the famous California wildfires."
"Uh" Abel was speechless for a while after hearing this.
Well, wildfires are indeed one of California's special features.
California is a place with open plains, rich products, fertile land, suitable rainfall, and even rich oil and gas resources. The sunshine and climate are just right, especially suitable for humans.
It can be said that no matter where it is, it is a place particularly suitable for human habitation.
The only problem is that the special climate and geographical conditions of this place make it too easy for large-scale wildfires to form.
Since the founding of the United States, more than 10 wildfires have occurred in this ghost place almost every year, burning an area of more than ten square kilometers.
"It won't burn to Beverly Hills, right?" Abel couldn't help but ask.
David smiled: "That's not the case. First of all, the wind is not blowing this way this time. In addition, the California authorities cannot let Beverly be burned down."
That's true.
Beverly Hills, like Silicon Valley, is one of the symbols of California.
There are so many wealthy people living in Beverly Hills. For the sake of these people, it is impossible for the California authorities to let the fire burn to Beverly Hills.
"Then forget about it."
Ordinary Californians worry about wildfires.
Rich people in California don't have to worry about wildfires.
Even if there is a wildfire burning towards their homes, wealthy people can hire their own fire brigade to stop it.
If the fire is too big to stop, the villas of rich people also have corresponding insurance.
Even after the villa is burned down, you can just collect the compensation and build a new one, or buy a new villa.
David saw that his boss no longer cared about the "inconsequential" wildfires.
He couldn't help but ask in a low voice - "BOSS, will the skyrocketing share price of Express Company add some variables to your plan?"
"There will definitely be variables, but we don't have to worry. The skyrocketing stock price of American Express is not all bad."
Abel smiled and said: "Don't forget that our average cost of opening a position is only about US$20. The current stock price has already made me almost US$9 billion."
Abel now holds more than 32% of American Express.
But only a small part of this share was purchased at prices of $25 and $35 during this stock price turmoil.
More of his stocks were taken from Buffett at that time and slowly acquired by himself in the stock market.
If the general takeover offer had not ended yet, he could even have taken the lead in selling American Express shares, triggering a plunge.
"In fact, the initiative has always been in our hands. Whether to close or release, we have the final say. We can play with them slowly."
"Haha, old George and the other guys are targeting me now because of the comprehensive acquisition offer. They cannot reduce their holdings during the offer period. Otherwise, you will see if they dare to end it!"
"But 32.69% of the shares have ensured my status as the largest shareholder. Part of these guys want to make a profit on me, and the other part want to use me as a raft to trick Liek into the market."
Abel actually doesn't care. At worst, he can just maintain this part of the shares for now.
It's just that he is unhappy with Soros and others using him as a raft.
"Let the New York Observer publish a report in my name." Abel said to David:
"The report directly tells everyone that investing in Express Company is risky and you need to be cautious when investing in shares."
"Understood. I'll notify Mr. Dilan right away."
This is Abel’s warning to the leeks, and it is also Abel’s warning to George Soros and others.
Back at 812 North Bedford Road, Annie didn't work again today.
This girl is actually very lazy. In a parallel time and space, she got married and semi-retired when she was relatively famous and still very young.
In comparison, Jessica is really much more diligent.
After filming "007", she is now looking for two new movies to shoot, one is invested by MGM and the other is from Disney.
With the relationship between Smith Media and Abel, I am not afraid that she will fall into a trap outside.
After all, CAA is not a vegetarian, and Jessica has more than a dozen followers, assistants, and bodyguards around her at any time.
When Abel got home, Annie and Lulana were applying facial masks.
Anne seemed very fond of the Korshunova family.
Jin Na works as her bodyguard, Lulana works as her maid, and Lulana's mother is her personal cook.
Seeing Abel appear, Lulana's little face under the mask was a little red and hot, but it was hidden by the mask and couldn't be seen.
Looking at Anne, who was lying on the sofa with a facial mask and looking like a standard Ge You, Abel said speechlessly:
"After the filming of "Spider-Man" is completed, it seems that you will have no more work. Aren't you going to make movies? My dear."
"Who said that?" Anne said softly: "After returning from Europe, I have already made two movies!"
She did film two movies, but they were only supporting roles. One of them only appeared for more than ten seconds, and she couldn't be more pure as a supporting role.
Fortunately, Abel didn't force her. It didn't matter if she liked it or not.
Abel could afford to raise him anyway, and he could afford to raise a few more.
"Then you just stay in the villa all day?"
Abel smiled and sat next to her, and Lulana quickly moved his position so that he could sit right between the two of them.
Smelling his scent, Lulana felt her face getting hotter.
"That's not true. I also have a social life. I'm going to a salon in the evening! Don't worry, they are all women, and Jin Na will follow me."
"Whose salon?"
"Wendy Deng Murdoch! Murdoch's Chinese wife, she has invited me many times. It is always bad to keep refusing, so I agreed to her once."
Wendy Deng’s invitation?
Abel had long heard of this woman who was quite capable and scheming.
Of course, the main reason is that I listened to it more in my previous life.
At this time in her life, Wendy Deng had not yet become active and not well-known. The outside world only knew her as Rupert Murdoch's wife.
Abel thought about it and found that in addition to being more realistic and powerful, Wendy Deng didn't have any bad rumors.
Even if he raises a pretty boy, it will only happen after he divorces Rupert Murdoch.
In parallel time and space, this woman became Ikana's "good friend".
To be continued...