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- 1Trump administration's $1.6 billion stake in USA Rare Earth draws fireβThe Trump admin's $1.6 billion investment in USA Rare Earth - which includes a big equity stake, of course - stinks to h
The Trump administration has invested $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth, a magnet maker, taking a large equity stake in the company. Critics, including trade analyst Scott Lincicome, say the deal 'stinks to high heaven,' pointing to a Bloomberg investigation into how the company secured the funding and questioning the propriety of the government taking ownership in a private firm.
- 2Federal bill targets corporate practice of medicineβΌFederal bill proposes banning the corporate practice of medicine nationwide
A federal bill has been proposed that would ban the corporate practice of medicine across the United States. If enacted, the legislation would restrict corporations from owning or employing physicians, a model that has expanded rapidly through private equity investment in healthcare. Law firms and healthcare industry observers are examining the proposal's potential effects on hospital ownership, staffing companies and patient care.
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The US government has taken equity stakes in four quantum computing startups, extending Washington's recent pattern of direct investments in strategic technology companies. The move signals federal interest in securing a foothold in quantum computing, a field seen as critical to national security and economic competitiveness, and is drawing attention to how far the government will go in backing private tech firms.
- 4Michael Weinberg: Retail Money Arrives as Private Equity Exits StallβΌCFA Society New York: Michael Weinberg Says Retail Money Is Arriving Just as Private Equity Exits Stall
Michael Weinberg, speaking at CFA Society New York, argued that retail investor money is flowing into private equity at precisely the moment when exits are stalling. With IPOs and sales of portfolio companies sluggish, retail capital is becoming a growing liquidity source for the industry. Weinberg's comments have drawn attention to the timing mismatch: new money is arriving while existing investors struggle to cash out, raising questions about valuation and liquidity risk in private markets.
- 5Limited Partner Interest In Alternatives Hits Five-Year HighβSurvey: Limited Partner Interest In Alternatives Hits 5-Year High, Fund Managers Back In Favor
A new survey finds limited partner appetite for alternative investments, including private equity and hedge funds, has reached its highest level in five years. Fund managers are reportedly back in favor with investors after a difficult stretch marked by muted allocations and exit challenges. The findings point to renewed institutional confidence in alternatives heading into the next fundraising cycle.
- 6How L Catterton Quietly Became a Key Travel InvestorβΌHow L Catterton Quietly Became One of Travelβs Most Interesting Investors
L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by LVMH, has built a notable portfolio across the travel industry, according to a Skift analysis. The firm has been quietly investing in hospitality and travel-related businesses, positioning itself as one of the sector's more influential financial backers as travel demand rebounds and luxury tourism grows.
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Private equity firms are rethinking their ESG strategies as the political and regulatory environment around sustainable investing grows increasingly hostile. A report by Private Funds CFO highlights how the industry is pivoting, softening or reframing environmental, social and governance commitments to navigate backlash, particularly in the United States, while trying to preserve value for investors.
- 8Sterling Organization Buys Grocery-Anchored Retail Portfolio in California and HawaiiβΌSterling Organization Acquires Grocery-Anchored Retail Portfolio Totaling 277,057 Square Feet in California, Hawaii
Private equity real estate firm Sterling Organization has acquired a portfolio of grocery-anchored retail centers totaling 277,057 square feet across California and Hawaii. The deal adds supermarket-anchored properties to the firm's holdings, a segment investors often favor for steady traffic and resilience. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- 9Trump SEC joins DOL in push on private equityβΌTrump SEC follows DOL in private equity bailout push
The Securities and Exchange Commission under the Trump administration is moving in step with the Department of Labor on measures seen as supporting private equity, an approach critics describe as a bailout push for the industry. The Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a watchdog group, flagged the development, arguing regulators are opening the door for retirement funds and retail investors to take on private equity risks.
- 10Why sport should be governed like an asset classβΌHere's why sport should be governed like an asset class
The World Economic Forum argues that sport should be managed with the same governance standards applied to asset classes, citing its growing status as an investment vehicle for sovereign funds, private equity and institutional investors. The piece suggests clearer rules and oversight could protect the integrity of competitions as financial flows into clubs, leagues and media rights keep expanding.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has put forward a proposal that would allow retail funds to charge performance fees as part of a broader push to open private markets to everyday investors. If adopted, the change would mark a significant shift in how ordinary investors can access assets such as private equity and credit.
- 12Nico Lechuga Says Bitcoin Will Transform $4 Trillion Private EquityβNico Lechuga: Bitcoin Will Revolutionize The $4T Private Equity Industry
Nico Lechuga argues that Bitcoin will revolutionize the private equity industry, which manages roughly $4 trillion in assets. The claim, featured by Bitcoin Magazine, suggests Bitcoin's properties could reshape how private equity funds raise capital, settle transactions, and manage liquidity. Crypto commentators are weighing how realistic it is for a conservative, opaque asset class to adopt Bitcoin-based structures, with supporters bullish and skeptics doubtful about near-term adoption.
- 13Private equity is buying up American kids' sportsβPrivate equity is buying up US kids' sports, pricing out low-income families, and cashing in
A report by Yahoo Sports claims private equity firms are increasingly acquiring youth sports leagues, facilities and training businesses across the United States. The report says rising costs tied to these investments are pricing low-income families out of participation, while investors profit from the growing, multi-billion-dollar youth sports industry.