Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been putting the squeeze on companies and trading partners in an unusual effort to raise revenue and expand the president’s role over the economy.
Category: Sovereign Wealth Funds
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Howard Lutnick, Trump’s ‘Buoyant’ Trade Warrior, Flexes His Power Over Global Business
Howard Lutnick, the secretary of commerce, has become a go-to for major companies seeking relief from tariffs. But he’s not always friendly to their interests.
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Pokémon Go Maker Niantic Sells Unit to Saudi Fund for $3.5 Billion
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.
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Wall Street Is Getting Antsy With Trump
The contrasting reactions between the overflow and V.I.P. areas at a Trump event encapsulated the finance world’s worries about the new administration’s first month.
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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Look for Merger Deal Under Trump
A tie-up involving the tour and LIV Golf was stalled under President Biden. They’re aiming to forge a new agreement under President Trump.
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What Is a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Trump’s Executive Order, Explained
Sovereign wealth funds invest state or government money. They’re typically created from budget surpluses or revenues from oil or other commodities.
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Saudi Arabia and Sports Network DAZN Close to Deal
A unit of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund would pay more than $1 billion to buy into DAZN, in the latest sign of its sports ambitions.
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Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.
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Kushner’s Fund Has Reaped Millions in Fees, but So Far Returned No Profits
The son-in-law of former President Donald J. Trump has said he has intentionally moved slowly to invest investors’ money, which came primarily from foreign entities.
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An American Sovereign Wealth Fund? Easier Said Than Done.
Creating a U.S. investment fund to compete against those in China and the Middle East could create more problems than it would solve.