Control Stake Billionaires

For billionaire Mark Cuban, luxury real estate in a prime location trumps politics

Though the ‘Shark Tank’ star and entrepreneur has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump, he still hangs on to his lux N.Y. condo in the Trump tower.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

How billionaires could benefit from Trump's second term

Billionaires backed President-elect Donald Trump's bid to get back in the White House, but now that the deal is done, what could they get in return? CBS News investigative reporter Dan Klaidman ...

Olav Thon, billionaire Norwegian real estate developer, dead at 101

Olav Thon, a billionaire entrepreneur recognizable for his bright red cap who went from selling leather and fox hides in his youth to build one of Norway’s biggest real estate empires, has died

World - ABC News - November 16

Be brave and impose minimum tax on world’s billionaires, urges Spanish minister

Carlos Cuerpo calls on G20 leaders to act and says election results show citizens want redistribution of wealth. Spain’s economy minister has urged the world’s richest countries to “be brave” and ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Gautam Adani takes on plan to redevelop Mumbai’s biggest slum

Locals and opposition parties denounce tycoon’s bid to rehouse 1mn people in crowded part of India’s financial capital

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Billionaire Poonawallas buy £42mn Mayfair property despite non-dom fears

Purchase of block on upmarket Grosvenor Square comes ahead of tax changes for wealthy international investors

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Walmart hits new highs and Target dives after earnings as rivals diverge even more

Both discounters are contending with price-conscious shoppers, but Walmart reported improving trends with discretionary merchandise.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change

Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in New York with massive fraud, bribery scheme

Gautam Adani and others are accused in the New York indictment of paying Indian government officials $250 million to secure solar energy supply contracts.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

Indian chair of Adani Group, worth about $85bn, accused of agreeing to pay bribes to obtain solar energy contracts. Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men, has been indicted in New York over ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Former billionaire investor Sung Kook ‘Bill’ Hwang sentenced to 18 years

Jury had convicted Hwang on criminal charges over Archegos collapse, which cost Wall Street more than $10bn. The former billionaire investor Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang was sentenced to 18 years in ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?

Adani, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in India, has close ties to Modi’s government. Gautam Adani is widely regarded as one of the most powerful men in India, as ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is 'billionaire proof'

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber told CNBC that the social media app's open design could thwart potential acquisition efforts.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Elon Musk Jabs at Billionaire Rival Jeff Bezos Over Trump

The world’s two richest men got into it on Musk’s social-media platform X over the election.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Will US charges hit business ambitions of billionaire ally of India's PM?

The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.

How the world's 431 women billionaires make, spend and give away their fortunes

Women are more likely to emphasize a philanthropic focus on nonprofit and social organizations.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

How the world's 431 women billionaires make, spend and give away their fortunes

As women grow their share of global wealth, they’re also becoming a larger share of the billionaire class, with a new set of goals and philanthropy, according to a new report.

Steam Controller 2 And New VR Controller Both Reportedly In The Works At Valve

Valve is currently working on a sequel to the Steam Controller, along with a controller for its Deckard VR headset, according to spatial computing expert and unofficial Valve oracle Brad Lynch, ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Montana could decide control of Senate

Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

The key races for control of the House of Representatives

Every seat in the lower chamber of Congress is up for grabs this election cycle.

GOP Control of the House Looks Likely

With 17 races still undecided, Republicans need only five wins to command a majority in Congress.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Republicans projected to maintain control of House

CBS News projected Wednesday that Republicans will keep their majority in the House, which along with control of the Senate, will make it easier for President-elect Donald Trump to fill his Cabinet ...

North Korean troops in Ukraine show the war’s global stakes

Despite Russia and North Korea’s denials, it is imperative that Washington and London encourage South Korea to ship arms to Ukraine as soon as possible.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

High stakes in Georgian election as voters decide path in Europe

World - Yahoo News - October 26

If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy

If elected again, Trump’s policies may largely be shaped by the candidate himself – and it may be more chaotic than it was eight years ago. When Americans choose between Donald Trump and Kamala ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

High-stakes vote decides Georgia's future path in Europe

The pro-Western president calls for a "new Georgia" after years of increasingly authoritarian rule.

Georgia holds parliamentary elections with future of EU ties at stake

World - Yahoo News - October 26

The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses

Also in today’s newsletter, how Arizona’s proof of citizenship law complicates voting in the swing state

World - Financial Times - October 31

Thousands of ballots are at stake as the Supreme Court considers Pennsylvania voting rules

Pennsylvania’s mail balloting policies have been the focus of intense litigation since the 2020 election.

UFC real or not: Title shot stakes this weekend? Topuria for Fighter of the Year?

Assessing what's real and what's not in the UFC, including whether anyone can contend with Khamzat Chimaev.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Latest in Control Stake Billionaires

For billionaire Mark Cuban, luxury real estate in a prime location trumps politics

How billionaires could benefit from Trump's second term

Olav Thon, billionaire Norwegian real estate developer, dead at 101

Be brave and impose minimum tax on world’s billionaires, urges Spanish minister

Gautam Adani takes on plan to redevelop Mumbai’s biggest slum

Billionaire Poonawallas buy £42mn Mayfair property despite non-dom fears

Walmart hits new highs and Target dives after earnings as rivals diverge even more

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in New York with massive fraud, bribery scheme

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

Former billionaire investor Sung Kook ‘Bill’ Hwang sentenced to 18 years

U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is 'billionaire proof'

Elon Musk Jabs at Billionaire Rival Jeff Bezos Over Trump

Will US charges hit business ambitions of billionaire ally of India's PM?

How the world's 431 women billionaires make, spend and give away their fortunes

How the world's 431 women billionaires make, spend and give away their fortunes

Steam Controller 2 And New VR Controller Both Reportedly In The Works At Valve

Montana could decide control of Senate

The races that could decide control of Congress

GOP wins back control of the Senate

Republicans retake control of US Senate

The key races for control of the House of Representatives

GOP Control of the House Looks Likely

Republicans projected to maintain control of House

North Korean troops in Ukraine show the war’s global stakes

High stakes in Georgian election as voters decide path in Europe

If Trump wins the election, this is what’s at stake for US foreign policy

High-stakes vote decides Georgia's future path in Europe

Georgia holds parliamentary elections with future of EU ties at stake

The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses

Thousands of ballots are at stake as the Supreme Court considers Pennsylvania voting rules

UFC real or not: Title shot stakes this weekend? Topuria for Fighter of the Year?

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