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Why Earth's Richest Miners Are Swapping Iron Ore for Rocket Fuel

  • Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has acquired a $1.31 billion stake in SpaceX following its initial public offering.
  • SpaceX completed its first official day of public trading with a total market valuation of US$2.1 trillion.
  • The deal links Australian natural resource exporters directly to the infrastructure requirements of orbital data networks.
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History Repeating Itself in America

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we can look back and see the recurring themes and lessons in American history. Host of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck and professor at Utah Valley University's Center for Constitutional Studies Greg Jackson joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss his new book Been There, Done That, How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, which explores these moments in history.

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Iran Sanctions Losing Efficacy

In 2015, sanctions played a key role in bringing Iran to the negotiating table but now warfare has been the primary tool. Oliver Wyman Partner and Global Anti-Financial Crime Practice Leader Daniel Tannebaum explains to David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend how even if sanctions on Iran are lifted, businesses may remain hesitant to reengage with Iran due to lingering risks.

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Netanyahu Faces MOU Blow

While the United States and Iran have a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Israel has been sidelined from the talks. Bloomberg News' Jerusalem reporter Dan Williams explains the embarrassing situation for Prime Minister Netanyahu to David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend.

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Lawrence, Kansas Embraces Algerian World Cup Team

The Algerian national soccer team was assigned to Lawrence, Kansas for training and practice during the World Cup and have been met with an enthusiastic reception from local residents. Mayor of Lawrence Brad Finkeldei shares with David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend the joys of this grassroots cultural exchange and how it strengthens international goodwill.

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SpaceX IPO Sparks Anticipation for OpenAI and Anthropic

The capital influx from the SpaceX IPO, which ended its first week of trading up 37% from its IPO price, highlights strong investor enthusiasm. Bloomberg Radio host of "Masters in Business" Barry Ritholtz comes on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the potential impact of this enthusiasm on the upcoming IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, expected to go public in the near future.

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Trump Seeks Iran Offramp

President and Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how in the face of the United States failing to achieve any of the war goals given at the beginning of the conflict, President Trump is looking to put Iran behind him.

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US-Iran Delegations Expected in Switzerland

Three days after President Trump signed an agreement with Iran, Switzerland is playing host for diplomatic talks with the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar in attendance. The Associated Press's International Correspondent Philip Crowther joins Bloomberg This Weekend with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini to discuss who may be attending this summit and what a recent strikes in Lebanon could mean for any deal.

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