What do the $350 million disaster of the Ford Motor Company, known as the Edsel, the rapid and incredible rise of Xerox, and the astonishing scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each of these examples illustrates how an iconic company was shaped by a particular moment of glory or notoriety.

These remarkable and fascinating accounts are just as relevant today for understanding the complexities of corporate life as they were at the time the events occurred.

Stories from Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure, revealing the machinations and volatile nature of the financial world. John Brooks' insightful reporting is so full of personality and critical details that whether he is covering the astonishing stock market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one feels that history is indeed repeating itself.

This business classic, written by longtime New Yorker author John Brooks, offers an enlightening and captivating glimpse into corporate and financial life in America.