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A resolution would allow David Ellison's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to finalize

The latest trading day saw Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) settling at $27.81, representing a -1.52% change from its previous close.

Walt Disney (DIS) has lost about 7% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 gained 17%. Disney trades at 21.3 times earnings, just under an S&P 500 median of 22.5. The question is whether that is a good business on sale, or a fair price for a slow grower.

Broadcasters and tech giants are writing big checks to state officials, who have weighed in on mergers.

Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery long-awaited merger has been at a standstill. Barclays analysts led by Kannan Venkateshwar resumed coverage of both stocks, rating Warner Bros at Equal Weight with a $28 price target and Paramount at Underweight with a $8 price target. Venkateshwar said in a research note Thursday that while the proposed $110 billion merger could increase growth potential for the studios, it could introduce massive financial and operational risks that make the stock hard to value, and “a moving target.”

Warner Bros. Discovery has rallied other entertainment stocks, yet analysts remain skeptical about the stock’s outlook.

Netflix shares have shed more than a third of their value over the past year, yet the company's ad business is exploding and buybacks are hitting record pace. Our proprietary model sees a stark disconnect between where the stock trades today and where the fundamentals say it should go.

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A reported California exit adds another layer of tension to Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match. The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.

Live Nation Entertainment has considerably outperformed its sector peers recently, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Consumer stocks fell late Wednesday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector S

It has been a successful first two weeks for Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus. First at the Emmys, where Apple TV dominated the trophy haul, and then in the battle for auto makers’ infotainment systems. Last Wednesday, Ternus graduated from his usual supporting role at Apple’s annual launch event to center stage.

Consumer stocks were higher Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Secto

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) is seeking a nearly $1.9 billion bond from states and the Writers Guild, c

Disney's stock has barely moved in a year while Wall Street's consensus target sits 20% higher, and a string of earnings beats has done almost nothing to close that gap. The reason why reveals a deeper tension inside the company that one upcoming earnings report could either resolve or rupture.

Paramount Skydance (NasdaqGS:PSKY) is weighing a relocation from California if its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is blocked. An internal report, recently leaked ahead of an October decision deadline, outlines the possible shift of core operations to another state. The document warns that California could lose tens of thousands of jobs and several billions of dollars in economic output if the move occurs. The threat to relocate operations if the Warner Bros. Discovery merger...

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Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Netflix stock has come off its recent highs, and the dip looks like a good opportunity to add more shares.

“60 Minutes” creator Don Hewitt had a simple motto for the show: “Tell me a story.” Its new leader, Nick Bilton, is trying to move past a tumultuous period when the show itself was the story. Bilton, a former columnist, author and documentary producer with little experience in television news, was installed by CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss last May as part of a dramatic overhaul of the storied newsmagazine.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Netflix has shed more than a third of its value while the broader market climbs, yet one Wall Street analyst sees a path back that would leave today's sellers deeply regretting their exits.

CNBC reported that Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) CEO David Ellison has cleared regulatory approval in 68 jurisdictions for his $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), but a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general remains the final obstacle. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who leads the states’ case, canceled a planned settlement […]

Gemmy Industries and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are expanding their Gremlins partnership with new animatronic Halloween decorations at The Home Depot, putting fresh attention on how WBD monetizes its classic intellectual property. For investors, the Gremlins expansion comes during a mixed stretch for Warner Bros. Discovery, with the share price down over the past week but showing a 30 day share price return of 5.49% and a 90 day share price return of 6.72%. Over longer horizons, total...

The market is charging a premium for Walt Disney stock, but its growth and profit metrics currently trail key rivals. Is this a bet on a magical future, or just a storybook valuation.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

The Paramount CEO’s pledge would defy economic pressures but has helped win support for the company’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

Investors are betting that Paramount, led by CEO David Ellison, will work out a deal to avert an antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of state attorney generals.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Dick’s Sporting Goods has a sneaker problem and footwear stocks are feeling the pinch. Shares of the sporting goods retailer fell more than 25% after reporting second-quarter earnings, its largest percentage decrease on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data, and its lowest close since late 2023. The retailer’s bad day sent footwear stocks tumbling.