Carlyle hires Goldman Sachs for Lukoil asset bid
Reuters· 2025-12-17 18:10
U.S. private equity giant Carlyle has hired Goldman Sachs to work on its bid for Lukoil assets, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, as the race for the sanctioned Russian oil firm's overseas portfolio heats up. ...
Paramount Stands By Hostile $108 Billion Takeover Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery Despite Rejection
Forbes· 2025-12-17 18:10
Paramount on Wednesday reaffirmed its $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which earlier insisted its shareholders reject the proposal in favor of Netflix.In a letter to shareholders, Warner Bros. Discovery said the David Ellison-led hostile offer was “inferior” to Netflix’s offer valuing its studio and streaming businesses at $27.75 per share.In the three-page letter, Warner Bros. Discovery chair Samuel DiPiazza said the board conducted another review of Paramount’s latest offer an ...
Ford's New EV Strategy: A Pivot, And A Hedge
Forbes· 2025-12-17 18:10
ROMULUS, MI - FEBRUARY 13: Ford CEO Jim Farley pats a Ford F-150 Lightning truck before announcing at a press conference that Ford Motor Company will be partnering with the world's largest battery company, a China-based company called Contemporary Amperex Technology, to create an electric-vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, on February 13, 2023 in Romulus, Michigan. Part of a multi-billion dollar investment, the battery plant will provide approximately 2,500 jobs. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Imag ...
Oscars Moving To YouTube In 2029—Ending 50-Year Run On ABC
Forbes· 2025-12-17 18:10
The Academy Awards will move to YouTube in 2029, the Academy said Wednesday. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)YouTube signed a multi-year deal to exclusively air the Academy Awards beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029, ending a 50-year streak of the Oscars airing on ABC.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its partnership with YouTube will run from 2029 to 2033, during which period the Oscars will stream live for free on YouTube and YouTube TV.The partnership also includ ...
Why Is Small-Cap Processa Pharmaceuticals Stock Rallying After Breast Cancer Trial Data?
Benzinga· 2025-12-17 18:10
Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCSA) stock is skyrocketing on Wednesday, with a session volume of 2.73 million compared to the average volume of 389.09 thousand, as per data from Benzinga Pro.Processa Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday provided a clinical update on its ongoing Phase 2 study of NGC-Cap, the combination treatment of PCS6422 and capecitabine, in patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.Data from the first 16 of 19 patients enrolled indicate that NGC-Cap significantly increases expo ...
Realty Income's Dividend Reliability and Market Position
Financial Modeling Prep· 2025-12-17 18:08
Core Viewpoint - Realty Income is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) known for its consistent dividend payments and strong market presence since its public debut in 1994 [1][3]. Group 1: Dividend Performance - Realty Income has increased its monthly dividend 133 times and declared 666 consecutive monthly dividends, making it a favorite among income-focused investors [1]. - The company has raised its dividend for 113 consecutive quarters, a record that is unmatched by other companies that typically offer annual increases [3]. Group 2: Market Position and Stock Performance - As of December 17, 2025, Mizuho Securities set a price target of $60 for Realty Income, indicating a potential upside of approximately 4.46% from its trading price of $57.44 [2]. - The stock has experienced a 52-week high of $61.09 and a low of $50.71, demonstrating resilience amid market fluctuations [4]. - Realty Income's market capitalization is approximately $52.8 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the market [3]. - The stock's trading volume today was 5,330,263 shares, indicating continued investor interest [4].
Reality shows could be the ones to watch out for in New Year
The Economic Times· 2025-12-17 18:08
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) is bringing the long-running global game show Wheel of Fortune to India, to be hosted by Akshay Kumar. JioStar has licensed The Fifty, a large-scale reality competition format from Banijay.The push comes as broadcasters and streamers tighten spending while trying to balance scale and monetisation, even as flagship Indian reality franchises become significantly more expensive to produce. This has raised the risks associated with launching untested formats.Both Sony and Ji ...
APLY: Gets The Job Done But Underperforms Peers
Seeking Alpha· 2025-12-17 18:07
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10 of the most loved dividend stocks for 2026 — sporting yields of 4% or more
MarketWatch· 2025-12-17 18:07
Many are energy stocks that have been crushed as the price of oil has declined — but analysts expect a tremendous rebound for the group. ...
HOLX's Genius AI Mammography Flags Missed Breast Cancer Cases
ZACKS· 2025-12-17 18:06
Key Takeaways HOLX said its Genius AI flagged 32% of false-negative mammograms and identified cancer hidden in dense tissue.Researchers reviewed 7,500 3D exams and found HOLX AI detected nearly 90% of cancers seen by radiologists.HOLX noted the study shows AI's potential to boost early detection and strengthen future breast imaging tools.Hologic, Inc. (HOLX) recently announced the latest clinical evidence showing the effectiveness of its Genius AI-based mammography screening technology in improving breast c ...