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Fox/News Corp Battle: What Murdoch's Failed Power Play Means for Investors

The article from Investopedia discusses the ongoing succession battle within Rupert Murdoch's family trust, which controls a significant portion of his media empire, including Fox Corporation and News Corp. Rupert Murdoch, now 93, has restructured the trust to include his four eldest children—Lachlan, James, Elisabeth, and Prudence—as beneficiaries, with voting power split between himself and his two sons, Lachlan and James. The trust's future is uncertain due to the strained relationships among the siblings, particularly between Lachlan and James, who have differing visions for the company's direction. Lachlan, currently the CEO of Fox Corporation, is seen as the likely successor, but James has publicly criticized the company's editorial direction, especially under Lachlan's leadership. The trust's structure means that after Rupert's death, his shares will be transferred to his children, potentially leading to a power struggle or a sale of assets if they cannot agree on the company's future. This situation has implications for the control and strategic direction of some of the world's most influential media outlets.

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