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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...

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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.

Investors are signaling high confidence that Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will overcome its final state-level antitrust hurdle.

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.

In United States v. Philadelphia National Bank, the Supreme Court blocked two banks from merging at a time when the market was simple to measure.

Paramount Skydance (NasdaqGS: PSKY) announced a new partnership linking its Scream franchise with Angry Orchard Hard Cider and costume company Fun World for a limited-edition product rollout. The collaboration features Scream themed Angry Orchard beverage packaging, new hard cider flavors and exclusive designs tied to the franchise. Fun World is contributing Scream inspired visual elements across the collection, aligning with its role as the original creator of the Ghost Face costume. The...

On August 6, the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) formally cleared Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY)’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), alongside undertakings agreed upon with the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. By August 14, Paramount announced it had satisfied all regulatory requirements across 68 countries worldwide, including […]

Bloomberg reported on August 22, 2026, that California Governor Gavin Newsom said he would prefer a settlement of the state attorney general’s lawsuit opposing Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) “if it’s a good deal.” Newsom said he is “concerned about the state, our reputation,” and that resolving […]

On August 17, 2026, Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) said that it is seeking a settlement with 12 states still trying to block its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD). The firm separately requested a $1.88 billion bond from those states to cover potential losses from further delay. Why This Matters Paramount has […]

David Ellison needed more legal muscle. After Paramount suffered a bruising July hearing in its fight with a coalition of state attorneys general trying to block its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Ellison picked up the phone and called a lawyer used to hearing from CEOs in a jam: Beth Wilkinson. Wilkinson has successfully defended the National Football League and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer as well as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh against accusations of sexual assault in his confirmation hearings, making her a go-to trial lawyer in high-stakes cases.

Meta Platforms (META), Paramount Skydance (PSKY) and other companies with close ties to President Do

Companies closely aligned with President Donald Trump are reportedly seeking stronger ties with Democrats ahead of the midterm elections, preparing for a possible shift in House control. Companies such as Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) are making substantial donations to Democrats,...

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - broadcasting industry, including Paramount (NASDAQ:PSKY) and its peers.

Bloomberg's Hannah Miller joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Paramount has acknowledged that it's considering a wide range of options to settle lawsuits challenging its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

California's top prosecutor blasts Paramount-Warner Bros. conduct as 'amateur hour.'

Rob Bonta said Paramount is more focused on the “court of public opinion” than the court of law in the Warner merger fight.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Tuesday there are no ‌settlement talks scheduled with Paramount Skydance to resolve the ‌antitrust suit seeking to block the studio's proposed $110 billion acquisition of ​Warner Bros Discovery. Bonta said he canceled a scheduled Monday meeting after details of confidential settlement discussions leaked to the press, which he said was "unacceptable." "If they are willing to clean ‌things up .... and ⁠engage in a way that is sincere and in good faith, we will be where ⁠we always will be with any party in any case that we're involved in, which is happy to meet," ​Bonta said ​at a press conference on ​public safety issues.