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Trump Interested in Privatizing U.S. Postal Service
As the U.S. Postal Service continues to lose revenue annually, Trump considers privatizing.Inc. - 8h -
Colombia seeks renegotiation of investment treaty with the UK
Trade minister says current deal favours companies over the stateFinancial Times - 12h -
FMF commissioner resigns amid investment talks
Mexico Football Federation commissioner Juan Carlos Rodríguez resigned after threatening to do so if Liga MX teams did not accept a $1.25 billion investment.ESPN - 22h -
Trump eyes privatizing United States Postal Service during second term
The USPS was a target during his first administration, and it might now be on the chopping block due to financial losses. Donald Trump in recent weeks has expressed a keen interest in privatizing ...The Guardian - 1d -
After history-making investment, private-equity firm Ares is on the hunt for more NFL team stakes
Private-equity firms have been allowed to invest in NFL franchises for the first time, as the high cost of running teams is requiring more cash.MarketWatch - 1d -
Migrants ‘drugged and beaten’ at privately run Italian detention centres
Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one siteFinancial Times - 1d -
How can we balance the public good of healthcare with our privatized system?
As a wealthy country, we can do better. Let’s hope the next Congress acts to make things better for all.The Hill - 1d -
Remembering David Bonderman, a Private Equity Pioneer
A former lawyer, he cofounded the giant investment firm TPG and became known for complex deals that remade corporate America. He died on Wednesday at 82.The New York Times - 3d -
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Judge enters default judgment in suit against Kanye West's private school
A judge entered a default judgment against Kanye West's Christian private school in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday in connection with a lawsuit filed by a former employee.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Here’s what to make of Trump’s promise of expedited permits for big investments
Analysts have been assessing President-elect Donald Trump’s promise — which called out environmental permits in particular — and they’re concluding that while he’s sending a clear signal, the ...MarketWatch - 3d -
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The NFL has long eschewed private equity investment. 2 teams just changed that
Private equity investors gained limited control of the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins after a Wednesday morning vote of approval among team ownership groups.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Make these 3 big gold investing moves before 2025, experts say
If you want to invest in gold by year's end, here's how (and how not) to do it, according to experts.CBS News - 4d -
Struck-off sex GP is still advising private patients
Thomas Plimmer was struck off the medical register after having sex with women at his GP surgery.BBC News - 4d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Funeral Held Privately in Minnesota
Brian Thompson was remembered in his Minnesota hometown as a devoted father to his two sons.The New York Times - 4d -
Walgreens in talks over sale to private equity group Sycamore
Potential deal highlights mounting distress facing the retail pharmacy industryFinancial Times - 4d -
Warren, Democrats demand answers from Dr. Oz about Medicare privatization
Leading Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Dr. Mehmet Oz on his previous support for eliminating traditional Medicare in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans. Led by Sen. ...The Hill - 4d -
PGA Tour, LIV Golf's financial backers nearing long-awaited private investment agreement, per report
The PIF's investment into PGA Tour Enterprises would fall in line with the valuation set by the Strategic Sports GroupCBS Sports - 4d -
Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on 'Medicare privatization'
Democratic senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz on his past "advocacy for Medicare privatization" after Donald Trump picked him to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.NBC News - 5d -
Investing in America
The third annual FT-Nikkei Investing in America report looks at how overseas companies are negotiating the newly uncertain investment climate in the USFinancial Times - 5d -
China Evergrande liquidators put founder’s private jet up for sale
Airbus plane was one of several markers of wealth amassed by Hui Ka Yan during now-collapsed developer’s boom yearsFinancial Times - 5d -
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stanceFinancial Times - 6d -
As South Korean investment grows, so do ‘Koreatowns’
Companies such as Samsung, Hyundai and LG have helped bring Korean culture to unexpected corners of the USFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
This investment is cheaper and better than mutual funds
Opponents shouldn’t block 403(b)s from purchasing collective investment trustsMarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk is Trump's pick to lead NASA
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a tech billionaire who performed the first private spacewalk to lead NASAABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa
Aerospace defense firm founder was first civilian to walk in space and led first flight of all-private crew of astronauts. A billionaire entrepreneur who led the first flight of an all-private ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Jared Isaacman, private astronaut and Shift4 CEO, for NASA chief
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman to be NASA Administrator.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says
Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
BlackRock Acquires HPS, a Major Lender of Private Credit
The world’s largest investor is buying HPS, a major provider of private credit, for $12 billion.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump
The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Sovereign investment dispute resolution is broken
(for everyone except the lawyers, naturally)Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
SpaceX’s $350 billion private valuation signals an IPO is off the table for now
Elon Musk’s space business is part of a trend of companies staying private, as its private-market valuation jumps by more than $100 billion with a proposed sale of shares.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
BlackRock expanding in private credit, buys HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion
The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2025, comes during a boom for the private credit space.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
In Angola, Biden plans to tout US investments and visit a slavery museum
Joe Biden is using the first visit to Angola by a U.S. president to promote Washington’s investments in the sub-Sahara African nation and to see a slavery museum where he’ll acknowledge the ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Investors call for reform of Scotland’s ‘stamp duty’ to boost investment
Asset managers call for removal of ‘disincentive’ to property spending north of the borderFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks investment banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador
The billionaire donated millions to President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election campaign this year.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump Picks Warren Stephens, Billionaire Investment Banker, for U.K. Ambassador
Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and ...The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump taps investment banker Warren Stephens for UK ambassador
President-elect Trump announced on Monday that investment banker Warren Stephens would serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full ...The Hill - Dec. 2
