Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the proposed $83 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery before a skeptical Senate panel, navigating questions on market dominance, content, and a pre-deal meeting with former President Trump.
Shares of USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ:USAR) jumped sharply Tuesday following the announcement of a new federal plan to create a strategic inventory of over 50 critical minerals, a move seen as reducing U.S. reliance on foreign supplies.
Shares of Almonty Industries surged to an all-time peak following updates to the U.S. 'Project Vault' initiative, which aims to secure domestic supply chains for over 50 critical minerals, boosting rare earth and mining stocks.
Vice President JD Vance unveils a U.S.-led initiative to stabilize global critical mineral markets through minimum pricing and a new trading bloc, with dozens of countries already expressing support.
Despite a challenging quarter, Baron Discovery Fund's latest investor letter reveals a conviction in Waystar Holding Corp., a healthcare payments software provider, highlighting its long-term potential in an evolving market.
Baron Discovery Fund initiated a position in GCI Liberty (GLIBK) in Q4 2025, highlighting the communications firm as a long-term play in its latest investor letter. The fund, while underperforming its benchmark for the quarter, remains optimistic about a high-growth, low-inflation environment ahead.
Baron Discovery Fund increased its stake in indie Semiconductor (INDI) in Q4 2025, signaling conviction in the automotive chip designer despite recent share price weakness. The move comes as the fund outlines its strategy for navigating a shifting AI landscape and positions for a potential high-growth 2026.
While U.S. officials host a global summit on critical minerals, communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo voice deep skepticism that new deals will translate into local benefits, amid fears of entrenched exploitation and conflict.
A bipartisan group of senators is set to introduce legislation that would reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank for ten years and significantly expand its lending capacity by $70 billion, a move aimed at bolstering the nation's strategic position in the global race for critical minerals.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts officials from dozens of nations in Washington to forge alliances on securing critical mineral supply chains, with a new $12 billion stockpile initiative at the heart of the U.S. strategy.
Washington hosts ministers from over 50 nations to forge a united front on securing vital mineral resources, aiming to reduce collective dependence on China for materials essential to modern technology and defense.
The Trump administration is rallying international partners and launching a massive strategic reserve to break China's stranglehold on the supply of rare earths and other minerals vital to defense and tech industries.
Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at $82.7 billion, is undergoing intense antitrust scrutiny. U.S. regulators and lawmakers are examining the deal's potential impact on streaming competition, content diversity, and the future of live sports broadcasting, including the Olympics.
Peabody Energy, the U.S. coal giant, is drawing investor attention not just for its core business but for a multi-pronged growth strategy. Analysts point to undervalued coal assets, a burgeoning critical minerals portfolio, and a cyclical demand boost from AI data centers as potential catalysts.
A Senate antitrust hearing on Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets veered into heated debates over market dominance, job security, and accusations that the streamer promotes 'woke' and transgender content to young audiences.
The Trump administration unveils 'Project Vault,' a major public-private initiative funded by $10 billion in government-backed loans and $2 billion in private capital, aimed at securing domestic supplies of minerals critical to defense, energy, and tech sectors.
Executive Director Justin Virgin has significantly increased his stake in Terrain Minerals, buying AU$446,000 worth of shares at a discount to the current market price. The move comes as the ASX-listed exploration company navigates a challenging resource sector.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Lawmakers raised antitrust concerns and questioned the deal's impact on media competition and consumer choice.
Ted Sarandos, Netflix's co-CEO, will testify before a Senate subcommittee on Tuesday, facing scrutiny over the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery—a move that could reshape the competitive landscape of Hollywood.
Somaliland's President tells Reuters he anticipates a swift trade agreement with Israel, the first nation to recognize its independence, with critical minerals like lithium on the table in exchange for technology and investment.
