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The Trump administration is increasingly taking equity stakes in private companies like Lithium Americas, Intel, and MP Materials, challenging traditional free-market principles and raising concerns about government intervention and crony capitalism in the US economy.
Top Pentagon officials are considering acquiring equity stakes in defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, following the U.S. government's recent investment in Intel, as part of broader discussions on government involvement in private defense and technology sectors under the Trump administration.
The U.S. government, under advisement from Trump officials, may increase its equity stakes in companies, exemplified by its recent nearly 10% investment in Intel through funds from the CHIPS Act, potentially establishing a sovereign wealth fund-like structure to support domestic industries and investments.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is exploring the possibility of the federal government taking equity stakes in chip manufacturers like Intel, Micron, TSMC, and Samsung that receive CHIPS Act funding, aiming to increase U.S. influence and secure national interests in the semiconductor industry.
PGA TOUR Enterprises has announced that nearly 200 PGA TOUR members will have the opportunity to receive equity stakes in the TOUR, allowing players to become owners and benefit from the business' commercial growth. This landmark agreement aims to align player and fan interests more than ever, with Strategic Sports Group (SSG) positioned to help optimize professional golf for players and fans alike. The availability of direct equity stakes for the players marks a significant development in professional golf and sports, with the potential for future co-investment from the Public Investment Fund (PIF) subject to regulatory approvals.