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President Trump’s State Department has reportedly opened an investigation into Trita Parsi, an Iranian-Swedish international relations writer, political analyst, vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and critic of the administration’s war against Iran. A Trump official informed the Free Press that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been “extremely clear” about his intention […]

Shareholder Ownership Gives Way To Corporate Control Authored by Iain O'Brien via RealClearMarkets, Today's business ownership landscape is increasingly complicated by financial, voting, contractual and capital arrangements. A direct relationship between ownership and control can no longer be assumed, particularly for strategically important companies. Sika, a Swiss chemicals company, entered a four-year corporate battle in 2014, when building-material firm Saint-Gobain announced it would buy a controlling majority. Although the Burkard family owned 16% of shares, a dual-class structure granted them over 52% of voting rights. Sika showed why economic ownership does not...

Reports Say Tehran's Stance 'Unchanged' Amid US Talks At UN Assembly Summary US-Iran talks uncertain: as Iran has stuck by its conditions while engaging Kushner-Witkoff in NY at UN. Iran threatens escalation beyond Persian Gulf: Tehran warned the conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean if attacked again. Yemen front intensifies: Saudi Arabia said it intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles. Oil markets react: Renewed tensions pushed Brent crude to $106/barrel, undermining hopes for a quick deal. US announces end of Iranian blockade by October 15, 2026? Yes 23% · No 80%View full market & trade on Polymarket...