American states have a long history of antitrust enforcement. But consolidation across industries and the growth of anti-monopolist politics among leftists and MAGA economic populists have put the issue centre-stage https://t.co/NNuIhof2X8Photo: Getty Images https://t.co/WPU1zyn9Xb ...

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Core Viewpoint - Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is experiencing a surge in interest from potential buyers, particularly due to a reported $50 billion cash offer from Paramount Skydance, leading to a significant increase in WBD's stock price [1][4]. Group 1: Company Developments - WBD shares rose 17% to $18.87 following reports of a potential bid from Paramount Skydance [1]. - CEO David Zaslav is actively seeking to engage other media and tech companies, including Amazon, Apple, and Netflix, to explore potential acquisition opportunities [3]. - Zaslav aims to increase WBD's stock price to $40 per share and is considering using the rising share price to acquire more content if no suitable offers materialize [4]. Group 2: Market Context - The interest in WBD and its assets has intensified, attributed to the relaxed antitrust enforcement policies during the Trump administration [4]. - Media executive Jay Penske has shown interest in acquiring CNN, which is part of WBD's portfolio [5].