THE'S $310M TRADING VOLUME RANKS 384TH AS MURDOCH FAMILY SECURES MEDIA EMPIRE CONTROL

On September 8, 2025, , ranking 384th in the stock market. .

has resolved a legal dispute with three of his children, securing control of his media empire, including Fox News and the Wall Street Journal. The agreement, finalized after years of litigation, establishes a new family trust to consolidate power under , his son and heir apparent. , , and , with proceeds distributed to a trust benefiting Lachlan and his siblings. This restructuring eliminates potential governance conflicts and reinforces centralized decision-making, a move likely to stabilize long-term strategic direction for the media conglomerate.

The resolution marks a pivotal moment for the Murdoch media holdings, which have faced internal challenges over succession planning. By transferring ownership stakes to a trust, the family avoids fragmentation of control, a factor that could influence investor confidence in the broader media sector. The termination of litigation also removes a lingering overhang on the companies’ operations, potentially supporting valuation metrics as management shifts focus to growth initiatives.

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