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finance1 month ago•19 min saved

Washington's quiet $27B equity portfolio goes unseen

The Trump administration has invested roughly $27 billion across about 30 equity or quasi-equity deals in private companies, led by a large Intel stake now worth tens of billions, with other bets including MP Materials, U.S. Steel, and quantum firms. The holdings are scattered across at least four agencies (Commerce, Defense, the Development Finance Corp, and Energy) and lack a consolidated ledger or uniform reporting, raising questions about transparency and oversight that CFR researchers say the government must address as this portfolio grows.

via Yahoo Finance|

#chips-act #equity-stakes #finance

business6 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's government equity stakes spark market and governance concerns

The Trump administration now holds or plans to hold stakes in at least 10 U.S. companies, including small critical-mineral firms and giants like Intel and U.S. Steel, in a bid to reduce dependence on China and Taiwan. Analysts warn that open-ended ownership risks capital misallocation, legal and political backlash, and conflicts of interest, with potential governance pressure on companies and increased scrutiny if political control shifts. There are also concerns about a lack of clear legal guardrails and the precedent this sets for future administrations; the long-term market impact remains uncertain.

via CNBC|

#business #capital-misallocation #conflicts-of-interest

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nuclear Power's Role in COP28: Balancing Energy Needs and Proliferation Concerns"

The US, Canada, France, Japan, and the UK have pledged $4.2 billion in government-led investments to develop a global nuclear supply chain. The investments will focus on improving uranium enrichment and conversion capacity by 2027 and establishing a secure and resilient global uranium market. The countries aim to encourage public-private investment in uranium enrichment production capacity and to triple nuclear capacity by 2050. They also seek to include nuclear energy in the lending policies of international financial institutions and regional development banks, while working towards a global supply market for uranium free from Russian influence.

via Power Technology|

#energy #global-supply-chain #government-investments

science-and-society2 years ago•5 min saved

Declining Trust in Science: Americans' Views on Scientists Plummet

Trust in scientists among Americans, including both Democrats and Republicans, has declined since the start of the pandemic, according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center. The study also found that the perception of science's positive impact on society has decreased, with 57% of Americans believing science has had a mostly positive effect, down 16 points since before the pandemic. Despite the decline in trust, scientists and medical scientists still rank higher in public regard compared to other prominent groups. The survey also revealed that government investments in science are seen as worthwhile by a large majority of Americans, with 78% believing such investments are beneficial for society.

via Pew Research Center|

#government-investments #political-polarization #public-opinion