Netflix (NFLX) has come a long way since its days of mailing DVD rentals. On Friday, the streaming giant announced its plans to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)’s studio and streaming assets in a $72 billion deal that would shake up the entertainment industry landscape. The acquisition would include Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO and would reshape the streaming world. Netflix says this merger will not only give its users access to a broader library of content but also create mo ...

The European Commission has initiated an antitrust investigation into Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) over its use of content from publishers and creators to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.Google’s YouTube, AI Rules Under ScannerThe European Union (EU) is examining whether Google is breaching competition rules by enforcing unfair conditions on online publishers and content creators who share videos on YouTube. The investigation will also assess whether Google’s business practices are disa ...

Core Viewpoint - Google faces allegations of anti-competitive practices related to its artificial intelligence operations, which previously resulted in a financial penalty of $3 billion [1] Group 1 - The accusations against Google highlight concerns regarding its market behavior in the AI sector [1] - The previous financial impact of $3 billion indicates the potential severity of regulatory actions against the company [1]

The European Union's (EU) antitrust regulator, the European Commission, has opened up an investigation into the US-based search engine and technology giant, Google, alleging that the company has abused its market dominance using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to squeeze competitors, reported the news agency Bloomberg on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.According to the agency report, the European Commission said that the regulator will investigate whether Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., has distorted it ...

Core Points - The European Commission is investigating Google for potentially distorting competition by imposing unfair terms on publishers and content creators [1] Group 1 - The investigation focuses on whether Google's practices are detrimental to competition in the digital market [1]

At face value, Paramount's $30-per-share offer, which Warner rejected, is higher than Netflix's $27.75, but it also accounts for global television networks including CNN and TNT—pegging their value at mere dollars—whereas the streaming giant's deal is contingent on the entertainment company splitting into two. Related Education Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Types, Structures, and Valuations Merger Arbitrage Explained: Strategy, Risks, and Special Considerations Key Takeaways Have your movie-night plans ev ...

Core Viewpoint - Paramount Skydance, backed by David and Larry Ellison, is positioning itself to potentially disrupt Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) merger with Netflix, following Netflix's $72 billion bid for WBD's assets [1][2]. Bid Dynamics - WBD CEO David Zaslav anticipates that the Ellisons may increase their bid to cover the $2.8 billion breakup fee WBD would incur if it withdraws from the Netflix deal [2][17]. - The Ellisons have made a $30 per share all-cash offer, which they argue is superior to Netflix's cash-and-stock offer of $30.75 per share, citing drawbacks for WBD shareholders in the latter [4][6]. Market Position and Strategy - The Ellisons' bid of $30 per share totals approximately $78 billion, which they believe is more attractive than Netflix's offer, especially considering Netflix's reliance on stock and uncertain valuations of WBD's cable properties [6][7]. - The Ellisons are also emphasizing "regulatory certainty," suggesting that their bid may face less scrutiny compared to Netflix's, which could be viewed as creating a monopolistic entity in the streaming market [11][12]. Regulatory Considerations - The potential merger between Netflix and WBD could create a streaming powerhouse controlling about 30% of the market, raising antitrust concerns among regulators [12][14]. - Zaslav believes that the Netflix deal will eventually receive regulatory approval, despite concerns raised by the Trump administration regarding Netflix's market power [13][15]. Financial Implications - Netflix has agreed to a $5.8 billion breakup fee if it withdraws from the deal, which is significantly higher than WBD's potential fee [15]. - The decline in Netflix's share price could affect the financial structure of its offer, potentially requiring it to allocate more funds to meet the agreed terms [16].

Paramount Skydance's hostile bid coming after Netflix announced last week that it would acquire Warner Brothers Discovery for $72 billion, a move that attracted scrutiny from President Trump as well over the weekend. Joining us now is SPG Global Principal and former Hulu and Netflix executive Simon Gallagher. Do you agree with Ellison.>> No, I don't. I think uh he is looking at it on a streaming service versus streaming service basis. You need to look at it on an all media basis.So if you're going to evalua ...

When asked if Netflix should be allowed to buy Warner Bros., Trump said: “They have a very big market share, and when they have Warner Bros…that share goes up a lot.”“That’s gonna be for some economists to tell, and I’ll be involved in that decision,” Trump added, indicating the deal will face close antitrust scrutiny.Read more: https://t.co/UIO80BasYG📸: Pete Marovich via Getty Images ...

Paramount's $30 all-cash offer provides greater value and certainty to WBD shareholders December 8, 2025 Disclaimer This presentation is provided for informational purposes only and for no other purpose. Certain information contained herein has been obtained from published sources prepared by third parties that Paramount Skydance Corporation ("Paramount") believes to be reliable. Moreover, certain information in this presentation is based on assumptions, estimates and other factors that were available to Pa ...