Government Support and Historical Context - Citigroup Inc. faced significant financial trouble in 2008, leading to a $25 billion bailout from the U.S. Treasury through TARP [1][2] - The government acquired a 36% stake in Citigroup in exchange for backing $306 billion in loans and investing over $20 billion in warrants and stock, resulting in a profitable exit for the government in 2010 [2] Current Investment Opportunities - Executive Order 14196 is expected to inject trillions into American corporations, with analysts predicting significant stock surges [4] - Companies like Energy Fuels Inc. and Lithium Americas Corp. are highlighted as potential beneficiaries of increased government funding [5][10] Lithium Industry Insights - Lithium Americas is constructing a mine at Thacker Pass, Nevada, projected to produce 160,000 metric tons of lithium annually, with government support potentially solidifying its future [9][12] - The U.S. government may provide a $2.26 billion loan to support the Thacker Pass mine, which has already led to a 145% increase in Lithium Americas' stock since July [10][12] Rare Earth Metals Market - Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is working on rare earth separation technology and has received significant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, indicating government interest in domestic rare earth processing [20][21] - The U.S. has several rare earth mines under development, and the market is seeing increased interest due to geopolitical factors and the need for domestic supply chains [15][19] Market Performance of Related Stocks - Recent stock performance includes notable increases: Intel Corp. (+14%), Uranium Energy Corp. (+9%), Energy Fuels Inc. (+15%), and Ondas Holdings Inc. (+17%) [8]