Investment Fund’s Desert

Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term in early 2025

Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown, with Republicans considering pushing it until President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

After weekend with Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out a tentative plan to keep the government funded that could tee up a funding fight in Trump’s first 100 days.

European tech funding declines for third consecutive year — but the sector is finally stabilizing

VC investment in European startups is projected to decline for a third straight year, according to Atomico — but there are signs things are finally stabilizing.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Congress is running out of time to pass a December funding deal

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Bonds should do well in the years ahead, as age demographics are set to play in their favor.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Government commission proposes Manhattan Project-style AI funding plan

A U.S. congressional commission proposed a "Manhattan Project-like" initiative for the funding of artificial intelligence (AI) development in a larger push to stay ahead of China's technological ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Hedge funds have already started bailing out of ‘Trump trades’

Hedge funds switched to become net sellers of financial and industrial stocks having previously piled into the two sectors in the immediate wake of the U.S. elections, new analysis by Morgan ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Wrangling over whether to punt government funding to Trump heats up

The debate among Republicans over whether to punt government funding into the new year is heating up, as lawmakers race toward their next shutdown deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) this week ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Hedge funds are piling into the nuclear sector, Goldman Sachs’ analysis shows

Hedge funds are picking up stocks in nuclear power producers in seeking to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom, new analysis from Goldman Sachs shows

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Elon Musk's xAI Startup Is Valued at $50 Billion in New Funding Round

The artificial-intelligence company has told investors it raised $5 billion in its latest funding round.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Chinese managers limited flows to US funds after Trump victory

ChinaAMC and Tianhong restricted subscriptions on expectations of increased investor interest

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Beware of the ‘Ponzi funds’ that are hiding in plain sight, says strategist

The rise of thematic funds leads to Ponzi-like situations, say researchers.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Pope warns the Vatican pension fund needs reform; employees demand transparency

Pope Francis is warning that the Vatican's troubled pension fund faces a “serious imbalance” and cannot guarantee future obligations without “urgent structural” reforms

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Container Store Doesn't See Funding Deal With Beyond Closing

The $40 million deal represented a financial lifeline for the company that has experienced dwindling sales and quarterly losses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister

In March, an audit report said there should be a comprehensive expert review of how NI Water was funded and governed.

Leveraged hedge funds magnified August market sell-off, Fed says

US central bank report pins blame for trading volatility partly on investors that had taken on too much debt

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.

Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago

Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets. Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced he had asked Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive and top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department.

Latest in Investment Fund’s Desert

Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term in early 2025

Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

European tech funding declines for third consecutive year — but the sector is finally stabilizing

Congress is running out of time to pass a December funding deal

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Government commission proposes Manhattan Project-style AI funding plan

Hedge funds have already started bailing out of ‘Trump trades’

Wrangling over whether to punt government funding to Trump heats up

Hedge funds are piling into the nuclear sector, Goldman Sachs’ analysis shows

Elon Musk's xAI Startup Is Valued at $50 Billion in New Funding Round

Chinese managers limited flows to US funds after Trump victory

Beware of the ‘Ponzi funds’ that are hiding in plain sight, says strategist

Pope warns the Vatican pension fund needs reform; employees demand transparency

Container Store Doesn't See Funding Deal With Beyond Closing

NI Water funding model fit for purpose, says minister

Leveraged hedge funds magnified August market sell-off, Fed says

Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

Trump picks hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary

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