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Trump returns to the White House

Incoming president to issue executive orders on deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulation
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TikTok CEO's message for Trump after Supreme Court ban ruling

TikTok CEO Shou Chew is praising President-elect Donald Trump's apparent willingness to help the social media app after the Supreme Court upheld the ban passed by Congress and signed into law by ...
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In Turning to Trump, More CEOs Adopt MAGA Swagger in Business Decisions

In addition to donating millions to Trump’s inauguration, many company heads are adopting the President-elect’s hard-edged, even vindictive vibe in announcing changes in their business.
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Top EU official denies softer approach to Big Tech, cites 'very clear legal basis' for regulation

There are growing questions about how the EU is going to enforce tech regulation, particularly as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
CNBC - 3d
TikTok CEO will attend Trump's inauguration, sources say

Sources tell CBS News that TikTok's CEO may attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as a U.S. ban looms if the Supreme Court doesn't delay it. TikTok creator Joey Contino joins CBS News ...
CBS News - 4d
Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live

House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with Trump. Here’s what Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, wrote on X about his decision to name th e ...
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Here are the Big Tech CEOs attending Trump's inauguration

The CEOs of several of the world’s biggest technology companies are planning to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration Monday. The leaders of Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla, TikTok and OpenAI ...
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Top Senate Intel Democrat 'flabbergasted' by removal of GOP House Intelligence chair

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he was “flabbergasted” Thursday by the decision to remove GOP Rep. Mike Turner (Ohio) as the chair of the House ...
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TikTok CEO expected to attend Trump's inauguration with other tech leaders

TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been invited to, and is expected to attend, President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
NBC News - 4d
TikTok CEO attending Trump inauguration

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration next week, one day after a potential ban of the video sharing platform could take effect in the U.S., according to a source ...
The Hill - 4d
TikTok CEO expected to attend Trump's inauguration, NBC reports

TikTok's CEO Shou Chew is expected to attend President's Trump inauguration next week, NBC News reports.
CNBC - 4d
TikTok and Google CEOs to attend Trump inauguration, sources say

The news comes as a law banning TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is set to go into effect on Jan. 19.
CBS News - 4d
Morgan Stanley tops estimates on strong equities and fixed income trading revenue

The bank's massive wealth management business will be helped by high stock market values in the fourth quarter, which inflates the management fees it collects.
CNBC - 4d
Private equity firm Providence weighs £1bn sale in latest events transaction

Company in early-stage deliberations over sale of CloserStill amid surging demand for conferences
Financial Times - 5d
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter sandwiched by QB selections in top 5 picks; Steelers get help on offense

The Browns pass on a signal-caller at No. 2
CBS Sports - Jan. 13
Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals

Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024
Financial Times - Jan. 12
Private equity in 401(k) plans? ‘Highly risky’ for the average investor.

The private-equity industry wants more access to retirement accounts.
MarketWatch - Jan. 11
Delta outlook tops estimates as CEO expects 2025 to be airline's 'best financial year in our history'

Delta's CEO said strong travel demand is driving revenue higher.
CNBC - Jan. 10
Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.
ABC News - Jan. 10
The CEOs Who Are Tearing Up the Policies Trump Hates

Companies seeking to benefit from campaign promises to cut regulations and taxes are ditching diversity and climate initiatives; ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!’
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9
Musk-Trump relationship not a 'concern': Hyundai CEO

Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said he’s not concerned about the relationship between President-elect Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, whose company is one of Hyundai’s biggest competitors. Instead, Munoz ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
Hochul Seeks to Limit Private-Equity Ownership of Homes in New York

Widespread purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors may be contributing to soaring housing prices and low vacancy rates across the country.
The New York Times - Jan. 9
Trump meets with CEO of Walmart at Mar-a-Lago

The president-elect is meeting with the CEOs of major corporations, including Doug McMillon of Walmart, in the days before he takes office on Jan. 20.
ABC News - Jan. 8
Panama Canal CEO Says Meeting Trump's Demands 'Will Lead to Chaos'

The canal executive said China doesn’t control route and U.S. ships can’t get better rates than others.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8
Private equity reduces patient care while enriching investors, Senate report finds

The Senate investigation of Apollo Global Management's purchase of Lifepoint Healthcare and Leonard Green & Partners' purchase of Prospect Medical Holdings reinforced the findings of past research.
NBC News - Jan. 8
Senate report slams private equity's "detrimental effects" on hospitals

Two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee.
CBS News - Jan. 7
Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland for a brief "private visit"

Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
CBS News - Jan. 7
Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector

Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuations
Financial Times - Jan. 7
Michael Barr to step down as Fed’s top Wall Street regulator

US central bank’s vice-chair for supervision will leave his role in February but stay on as a governor
Financial Times - Jan. 6
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem
Financial Times - Jan. 6
Modern CEO Readers Weigh In With Their Top Leaders

Executives at Happy, MIT Solve, TIAA, and Modern Health are write-in favorites.
Inc. - Jan. 6
Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds

Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors
Financial Times - Jan. 6
US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings

Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings rebound
Financial Times - Jan. 5
U.S. Private Equity Shot Up in 2024, Signaling a Potential ‘Golden Age’ Ahead

New data from PitchBook paints a positive picture of the U.S. PE landscape.
Inc. - Jan. 3
China approved more than 90 per cent of overseas data transfers in 2024: top regulator

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

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