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The Generation Essentials Group
Prnewswire· 2025-12-11 20:05
Company Overview - The Generation Essentials Group (TGE) is a diversified portfolio focused on global strategies in multi-media, entertainment, cultural affairs, hospitality, and VIP services [4] - TGE was jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group, and AMTD Digital Inc. and is headquartered in France [4] Share Capital Structure - TGE's issued share capital includes 44,175,159 Class A ordinary shares (one vote each), 4,285,911 Class B ordinary shares (twenty votes each), and 6,343,056 non-voting redeemable preferred shares [1] - The total number of voting rights attributable to Class A Ordinary Shares is 44,175,159 [2] Voting Rights and Disclosure - Shareholders must use the total voting rights figure (44,175,159) to determine if they need to notify changes in their interest in Class A Ordinary Shares under FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules [3] - Any person holding 5% or more of the voting rights must notify both the Company and the Financial Conduct Authority without delay [3]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-11 18:50
The battle between Netflix and Paramount is about more than just Warner Brothers. “Money Talks” assesses how the bidding war will shape the future of entertainment https://t.co/Io2RjEpYWn ...
Stock Of The Day: Where Will The Warner Bros. Bidding War End?
Benzinga· 2025-12-11 18:37
Trading in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) is quiet on Thursday. But that hasn't been the case lately. The shares have soared amid a bidding war for the company. • Warner Bros. Discovery stock is trading at elevated levels. What should traders watch with WBD?But if no more bidders come along, there is a good chance the shares will run into resistance soon. This is why Warner Bros. is the Stock of the Day.Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) entered a deal last Friday to buy Warner Bros. for $27.75 per shar ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-11 18:05
How will regulators view the battle for Warner Brothers? @t_wainwright tells “Money Talks” it depends on whether they see it as “just a Hollywood streaming question or a video entertainment question” https://t.co/N3BepQbNCH ...
Legacy, Reinvention, and the Courage to Create the New | Shreya Malpani | TEDxChrist University
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-11 17:12
When you hear the word creativity, what comes to your mind. For most people, it's an artist with a paintbrush, a musician on stage, or maybe even a poet scribbling on a notebook. But let me ask you this.Isn't the engineering student who fixes a broken machine with limited tools creative. Isn't the business student who comes up with a pitch at the last minute creative. And isn't that friend who plans the perfect budget friendly birthday surprise creative.Here's what I've learned. Creativity is not limited to ...
Disney Blasts Google As “Virtual Vending Machine” For IP, Accuses YouTube Parent Of Copyright Infringement On “Massive Scale”
Deadline· 2025-12-11 16:17
Core Viewpoint - Disney has issued a warning to Google regarding alleged copyright infringement related to the use of Disney's content for training AI models and distributing images and videos, particularly on YouTube, following Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI, a competitor of Google [1][4]. Group 1: Copyright Infringement Allegations - Disney claims that Google is infringing its copyrights on a massive scale by using a large corpus of Disney's copyrighted works without authorization to train and develop generative AI models and services [5]. - The letter from Disney demands that Google remove all infringing Disney content from YouTube and YouTube Shorts created with its AI services [2]. - Disney has previously sent cease-and-desist letters to other companies, including Meta and Character.AI, and has filed litigation against Midjourney and Minimax, indicating a broader effort to control piracy of its intellectual property in the AI landscape [3]. Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Disney's investment in OpenAI aims to create a legal framework for accessing its characters and intellectual property, positioning itself against Google in the competitive AI market [4]. - The letter highlights that Google's AI services, including Veo, Imagen, and Nano Banana, are being used to commercially exploit and distribute copies of Disney's protected works, raising concerns about Google's market dominance in generative AI [5]. - Disney's letter emphasizes that Google's actions are flooding the market with infringing works, leading to significant profits from the unlawful exploitation of Disney's copyrights [5].
Wall Street Just Upgraded Oracle, Despite Earnings Disappointment
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-11 16:04
24/7 Wall St. Quick Read Today, markets are in the red after Oracle posted revenue of $16.06 billion, which is less than the $16.21 billion analysts were expecting. UBS analysts just reiterated a buy rating on Micron with a price target of $295 ahead of earnings next week. And down, but not out, shares of Netflix are being viewed positively by analysts at Needham. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can re ...
Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI, License Characters on Sora
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-11 16:00
The Disney story for now, because the lawsuit obviously is an allegation and opening. I said they're going to look into those. We don't have many details.But the Disney story for investors has to be the more important one, right. I mean, $1,000,000,000 investment from this iconic from the house of mouse in open air. Is that a vote of confidence that two stories that are very hard to put in the same sentence.So let's focus in more on what's happening with Disney right now, because they say that the first maj ...
Disney’s OpenAI licensing deal is not a threat to creators, says CEO Bob Iger
CNBC Television· 2025-12-11 15:55
We are now joined by Disney CEO Bob Iger along with OpenAI CEO Sam Alman. And Sam, very happy to have you on the program I believe for what's the first time. >> Bob, you and I have done this a few times.I want to start with you if I can. Bob, you know, just first of all, why are you doing this deal and what led to it. Well, this is a great opportunity for the company to enable uh consumers to engage with our characters on what is probably the most modern of technology and media platforms today.uh and it not ...
Takeaways from the Fed's December rate cut, Eric Jackson presents his bull case for Nextdoor
Youtube· 2025-12-11 15:15
分组1 - Oracle shares are declining due to disappointing cloud sales and increased data center spending, with the company expecting to spend $50 billion for the fiscal year, a $15 billion increase from previous forecasts [1][2] - The Federal Reserve has issued its third consecutive rate cut this year, with discussions indicating a pause in further cuts, highlighting divisions among Fed officials regarding future policy [1][2] - Investors are balancing concerns over the AI sector, particularly following Oracle's results, which have reignited fears of an AI bubble, impacting market sentiment [1][2] 分组2 - Disney is making a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI as part of a licensing deal for content on OpenAI's Sora video generation app, marking a significant partnership in the AI space [2][3] - Eli Lilly's next-generation obesity drug has shown promising results, with patients losing an average of nearly 24% of their body weight in a late-stage trial, indicating potential market entry soon [3] - Coca-Cola has appointed Henrique Braun as its new CEO, who has extensive experience within the company, signaling a leadership transition [3] 分组3 - Gemini Space Station's affiliate, Gemini Titan, has received approval from the CFTC to operate as a designated contract market, allowing it to offer regulated prediction markets to U.S. customers [3] - Nextdoor is focusing on improving user engagement by reducing spam notifications by 80% without affecting active user numbers, aiming to enhance its net promoter score [3][4] - The company is exploring AI-driven services to better connect users with local services, potentially increasing engagement and revenue opportunities [3][4]