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

Paramount is in advanced settlement talks with California officials aimed at resolving the antitrust lawsuit that stands in the way of the company’s $81 billion deal to acquire rival Warner Bros. Discovery, according to people familiar with the matter. A dozen Democratic-led states led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued in July to block the deal on antitrust grounds, arguing that the combination of Paramount and Warner would create too much concentration in the markets for theatrical films and cable television channels.

California and 11 other states sued in July to block the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

As Paramount looks to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, it’s racked up billions of dollars in financial backing from three Gulf countries. The FCC cleared the way on Thursday, granting sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to hold indirect equity interests in a Paramount-Warner combo, but no voting stakes. Skydance-owned Paramount — whose $81 billion merger with Warner is still on hold amid a separate antitrust battle with twelve states and Hollywood writers — welcomed the FCC's ruling.

The streamer desperately needs to find the next Squid Game. Weak engagement numbers are dire news for its shares, down 20% this year.

Paramount Skydance has been under pressure for years, and with merger headlines swirling around Warner Bros. Discovery, the real question for investors is whether the current share price lines up with what its cash flows can support. The stock has fallen 70.2% over the past 5 years, which puts the focus squarely on whether that drop now matches or misfits the cash the business can realistically generate. Ongoing court ordered merger talks, bond discussions and extended tender and exchange...

Shares of multinational media and entertainment corporation Paramount (NASDAQ:PSKY) fell 3.2% in the afternoon session after Barclays reinstated coverage on the stock with an Underweight rating and an $8 price target, according to TipRanks. Barclays warned that the planned merger may not achieve anticipated cost savings or rapid debt reduction. The brokerage also noted risks regarding potential additional asset sales and a possible exit from California. An Underweight rating reflects an analyst'

US equity indexes ended higher Thursday as government bond yields dropped after the Federal Reserve

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.”

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

Barclays sees streaming and studio growth potential in the Paramount-Warner deal but flags execution, deleveraging, and potential restructuring challenges as legal hurdles remain.

This week of The Dealmaking 3 with “The Sports Professor” Rick Horrow features Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) and Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (NYSE: TV) partnering for AI-powered graphics and new sponsorship to Liga MX broadcasts, Southern Miss making Mississippi college football history with a 10-year naming rights deal, and Paramount+ becoming the exclusive streaming and service […] The post The Dealmaking 3: Genius Sports’ AI Liga MX Deal, Southern Miss Makes History, Paramount+ at Vegas appea

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

Beginning Oct. 14, the two sides will try to reach a deal that will allow the massive merger to advance.

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

A 'leaked' study paints a grim picture for L.A. if Paramount fails to merge with Warner Bros. Here's why you shouldn't trust it.

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

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) recently announced a total dividend of $0.05 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-15. This includes a $0.05 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-10-01.

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...

Consumer stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector S

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Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp (NASDAQ:AENT) shares rose 69. 1% in premarket trading after the company reported fiscal 2026 revenue growth and higher adjusted earnings per share.

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“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.

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 […]

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

On August 3, TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:TKO) reported second-quarter 2026 results that topped the prior year across nearly every line and pushed the company to raise its full-year guidance for the second time this year. Revenue climbed 18% to $1.547 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, while net income rose to $303.9 million […]

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