Media

Shares of both companies are higher Friday in early trading with Paramount up 2% at $17.79 and Warner Bros up 9% at $17.68.

Media-industry consolidation looks likely, as David Ellison tries to build a new player that can compete with Netflix.

Latest inflation data unlikely to derail Fed, Trump pushes to remove Lisa Cook, Paramount Skydance looking at Warner Bros. Discovery bid, and more news to start your day.

Paramount Skydance is looking to make a majority cash bid to buy the entire Warner Bros. Discovery company, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

The Commerce Secretary offered some details on trade deals in a CNBC interview on Thursday.

Morgan Stanley downgraded Trade Desk stock to Equal-weight from Overweight in a research note

Target is extending store hours for the release of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” betting that the pop star’s loyal fan base can recreate the success of past exclusive launches.

Trump’s approval ratings fall, Klarna, Gemini set to debut, Apple’s product event is coming, and more news to start your day.

Two of the weekend’s top-grossing movies, Warner Bros.’ The Conjuring: Last Rites, and Weapons, were R-rated horror movies., according to Comscore.

BofA Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich initiated coverage of Paramount Skydance with an Underperform rating.

Streaming companies are getting ready to reap the rewards of the ongoing popularity of NFL football.

Talk show host Buck Sexton says he was defrauded by a real estate group that was the subject of a Barron’s investigation.

Global bond rout deepens, Trump tariffs are back in limbo, food giants are struggling, and more news to start your day.

August jobs report is on tap, Nestlé dismisses its CEO, sports betting is heating up, and more news to start your day.

The chief executive is looking for a home court advantage in his battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The agency alleges that Elon Musk filed stock ownership notices late when he began amassing a stake in Twitter.

Tech platforms and legacy media companies are battling for streaming dominance, but right now YouTube TV leads the pack.

‘We’re committed to advocating on behalf of our members and will keep you posted on our progress,’ Youtube said on X.

Trump escalates Fed fight, Apple teases product event next week, Cracker Barrel drops new logo, and more news to start your day.

New streamers are launching, entertainment companies are spinning off their cable networks, and media firms are trying to merge as broadcast consolidation steps into the spotlight.

The Truth Social parent company announced two partnerships with Crypto.com.

Cable has made changes to its business strategies in order to hold on in a world that’s increasingly moving toward streaming.

Tech, consumer and industrial companies, and utilities have powered the index higher. They could keep gaining for a while.

Like the storyline of “Trading Places,” Verizon has fallen and AT&T has shot ahead.

Live sports rights have become a major entertainment industry battleground as the pivot to streaming accelerates.