America: My Time

Chapter 865 Morgan's Heart Flutter

Chapter 835 Morgan's Heart Flutter
"Another company with huge potential. Just how many more companies like this is John the Fox hiding? We've all underestimated Hughes' GPS. There are so many commercial possibilities with this system. Once the GPS network is successfully established, the commercial market will have already been seized by Hughes Aerospace's GPS, and there's no hope of taking it back. Theirs is for civilian use, theirs is for military use. John the Fox is developing a lot of software around this system, step by step, and is also gradually perfecting its commercial value!"

"Everyone has indeed underestimated this satellite positioning system. Perhaps John, that little fox, had already foreseen all of this when he was developing it. His slogans weren't empty words; they were truly being implemented, especially given the current situation in the Middle East. It can already be used militarily. Although they haven't said it, they're definitely using it, and drones are also utilizing this satellite positioning system. Now, quite a few guys are causing trouble." At this point, Jimmy sighed deeply. Many people now believe that Hughes Aerospace's global positioning system should be redefined in its role.

"It's those oil tycoons again. It's a pity that no matter how much they jump around, it's useless. This is not something they can stop. At most, they can only accelerate the deployment of the GPS system. It is impossible for them to cause trouble for the global satellite positioning system. The Middle Eastern tycoons have provided financial support. Even the military cannot stop them, let alone the White House."

Bentley Motors is currently experiencing an astonishing number of orders, having practically monopolized the North American luxury car market. It's rumored that their next step will be to promote the use of this technology in their rental car companies, enabling them to locate vehicles and ensure their safety.

Global navigation companies are about to launch information queries, electronic maps, and more, making it a dazzling array of options. The more advanced these services become, the higher the market value of global navigation companies will be, and the same applies to Bentley, naturally making them even more attractive.

"Yes, John is not someone who can be easily manipulated. He is also a member of the conglomerate. It is impossible for anyone to manipulate him. It will only provoke his anger and retaliation. The old guys like Rockefeller were affected before. No one dares to make any rash moves. Those oil tycoons cannot shake John's foundation."

"Don't worry about those guys. This isn't just their problem. Rockefeller and those old fogies are pulling the strings behind the scenes. Otherwise, do you think the situation in the Middle East would have spread so quickly? But the more they do this, the closer John is to the Middle Eastern tycoons. After all, interests are eternal. Those guys are trying to break up each other's partnerships but can't offer any benefits themselves. How can they expect John, that little fox, to accept that? Find some time to ask John when Global Navigation will go public and raise funds. After all, many people are concerned about this topic, especially Wall Street."

“Okay, I’ll find a time to talk to John. I’m just worried he won’t have the time. The series of splits and integrations he’s been dealing with has required a lot of his energy, and it won’t be over in a short time. Not to mention that the Asian part is still expanding like crazy after the split, which makes him even busier.”

"The more this is the case, the sooner you need to find a time to talk to John. It's not convenient for me to show up in person, so it's best to have a good talk with him before he leaves the United States. At least we need to know a timetable, as well as the listing arrangements for Southern Group and Forever Group. We need to talk to this guy about all of that."

"Boss, should we talk to him about Gulfstream Aerospace? A lot of people are paying close attention to it. After all, Hughes Aerospace's GPS system was an instant hit, and if there's any good news from the Middle East, its value will be even more astonishing!"

"No need. Now is not the time to talk about these things. Besides, Gulfstream Aerospace doesn't make money. It's always been maintaining a break-even point. All the money is invested in research and development. Do you think John will take it public?"

Upon hearing this, Jimmy nodded in understanding, but he quickly thought of a new question and said, "Shouldn't we also ask John about Pan Am's IPO? After all, it's a profitable company, and the formation of Star Alliance has increased its market value. An IPO will further boost its market value!"

"No, let's put this matter aside for now. No matter how eloquently you speak, John won't choose to list it. John's plan isn't complete yet. Even if it were to go public, it would only be possible after the new financial statements are released. We're not in a hurry. We've already taken the initiative, so what's the rush?"

Morgan already owns a stake in Pan Am, so naturally they're in no hurry. The later the IPO, the greater their profits will be, since Pan Am's system will be fully established by then, and its market value will be higher. "Boss, there's some unconfirmed news, and I'm not sure if I should say it!"

"What news?" Upon hearing this, Morgan's mood turned heavy. For Jimmy to be so cautious, it was definitely not good news, and the implications were far-reaching.

"I heard that the John Charitable Foundation holds a stake in that global navigation company. This is just a rumor and has not been confirmed. It was also a rumor that was accidentally overheard by an outsider when the company was relocating!"

"What rumors? This is the truth. John is subtly warning those with ulterior motives not to mess with this company. This guy has really turned charity into this mess. Anyone who tries to mess with it should think about the consequences. John's charitable foundation has considerable influence in the United States!"

"It's indeed a substantial amount, with tens of millions of dollars being spent every year. It's painful for anyone to see. However, a large portion of it goes to countries in Asia and Africa, specifically those related to quantum mining and western energy. Half of that is also spent in the United States. Most importantly, this guy is either with the church or with schools, making it difficult to criticize him. He's truly remarkable in this regard." Even Jimmy was amazed by the methods of John's charitable foundation and exclaimed that doing charity to this extent is something many charitable foundations cannot achieve.

"Alright, let's not dwell on these things. If possible, it would be best to ask this guy about his plans for Oregon. Is he going to relocate those Silicon Valley companies to Portland? Is he going to be involved in high-tech there?"

"Probably not. Portland doesn't have the conditions for that, at least not in terms of talent. Unless John is crazy, he wouldn't make such a decision. A global navigation company is already quite astonishing. Other companies are unlikely to do it. I don't think there's any possibility of that."

"Don't you think this doesn't mean it's impossible? Think about the integration of those companies; they're all related to Hughes Aerospace's GPS to some extent. If their R&D was integrated from the beginning, then this is the most likely explanation. Only in this way can they share resources and utilize their talent resources to the fullest. I don't believe that those companies could achieve results so quickly by developing independently. The only explanation is that those Silicon Valley companies share resources, only differing in minor areas!"

This is not just Morgan's opinion, but the result of careful research by experts and scholars. Otherwise, there would be no such coincidence, and the research and development time would not be so fast. After all, with the emergence of the first company, other companies gradually emerged as well. So, anyone who is interested can find out that the time when these companies were established is too coincidental, and their research directions are also surprisingly consistent, which arouses everyone's suspicion.

Upon hearing this, Jimmy couldn't help but smile wryly and said, "This is too crazy. Doesn't he dare to fail? So many companies have invested a lot of money in research and development. How could John dare to do this!"

"You don't dare, but he does, which is why he's seen as crazy. But you have to admit his vision is sharp. Now he's succeeded, and he's succeeded without anyone noticing. Now, even if someone wants to catch up, there's no chance, because there's only one global satellite positioning system. Hughes Aerospace has an absolute advantage, and no one else can do anything about it."

The more Morgan understood John's plans, the more alarmed he became, not to mention the others. Faced with John's audacious scheme, who wouldn't feel fear? Especially the old guys like Rockefeller, who had always been on the opposite side of John and naturally didn't want to see John grow stronger or accelerate his expansion.

While Wall Street giants profited from this operation, they lagged behind John in terms of time and strategic planning, especially in high-tech investment. The entire Silicon Valley's power is currently insufficient to challenge John's semiconductor chip strategy. Nvidia is now truly abandoning all production, focusing solely on R&D, outsourcing all manufacturing to foundries. This influx of funds into R&D has set a bad example for other companies. Even the most stubborn companies like Intel understand that moving production out of the US is the best approach, and focusing on R&D is the most profitable. Many have followed suit, shifting their focus from production to R&D, with some even believing that by doing the same, they can catch up with Nvidia!
(End of this chapter)