Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner
Plus: Several Berkshire Hathaway executives are departing as Warren Buffett’s retirement approaches. And the Trump administration plans to announce a $12 billion bailout for American farmers. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Trump Says Netflix Deal for Warner Bros. Could Face Scrutiny
Plus: IBM is in advanced talks to acquire data-infrastructure company Confluent. And investors anticipate another rate cut as the Federal Reserve prepares to meet. Luke Vargas hosts.
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U.S. Stocks Edged Higher to End The Week
Plus: Netflix’s $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery sent the Hollywood giant’s stock rallying, while shares of rival suitor Paramount Skydance sank. And SoFi Technologies stock fell after announcing plans to sell common shares. Danny Lewis hosts.
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Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. for $72 Billion After the Entertainment Company Splits Off Cable Networks
Plus: The Federal Reserve got one last inflation reading to consider—a moderate monthly increase in prices—before next week's interest-rate decision. And Southwest Airlines cuts its profit guidance for the year. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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Hollywood Braces for a Power Shift as Netflix Lands Warner Bros.
Plus: Meta cuts spending on the metaverse, betting big on AI wearables instead. And stock markets gain ahead of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Daniel Bach hosts.
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