https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-pop-when-the-trump-administration-invests-but-the-gains-often-fade-fastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-pop-when-the-trump-administration-invests-but-the-gains-often-fade-fasthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-pop-when-the-trump-administration-invests-but-the-gains-often-fade-fast#u72227Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:50:07 +0000The Trump administration's strategy of taking ownership stakes in companies has resulted in disappointing returns for most portfolio companies in 2026. While initial government investments typically trigger a surge in stock prices, these gains frequently disappear shortly after. The practice of the government holding equity in private firms has become a routine part of the current administration's approach to economic management.Why it mattersGovernment equity stakes represent a shift toward more direct state intervention in private markets. This strategy aims to support specific ind