Why do so many people buy dual-class shares, even if they come without any power? Because, simply put, they want a piece of the action, even if it comes without any power as John Bussey explains ...

News Corp’s dual-class share structure, which transfers voting power from a founder to their children, exemplifies its worst aspects. The Murdoch siblings’ differing views could hinder ...

That's because the Murdoch empire is built on a dual-class stock structure, which gives the family the power to effectively control the company, even if they don't own the majority of its shares.

The risks posed by the dual-class share structure have become more pronounced in recent times due to the ongoing legal battle ...