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Morgan Stanley Eyes Warner Bros. (WBD) Upside as 2026 Media Outlook Favors Premium Content and AI Protection
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-25 08:08
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) is one of the best high volume stocks to buy right now. On December 18, Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Warner Bros. Discovery to $29 from $15 with an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Morgan Stanley enters 2026 with a positive view on Media and Entertainment due to solid fundamental momentum. The firm’s top picks focus on three key criteria: protection against AI-driven disruption, exposure to the growing demand for premium & live experiences, an ...
Business Insider staff share their favorite books of 2025
Business Insider· 2025-12-25 08:05
As the curtain falls on 2025, it's only natural to look back at the stories and ideas that shaped our thinking this year — and for Business Insider staffers, that includes books.We asked our reporters to share the business, tech, and innovation books that left the biggest impression on them this year. Not all of these titles hit the shelves in 2025, but each offered something valuable: a new perspective, a spark of creativity, or simply a story we couldn't put down.Our picks span everything from Big Tech me ...
Will the Stock Market Crash in 2026? The Federal Reserve Sends a Silent Warning to Investors.
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-24 21:50
In this case, President Donald Trump's tariffs are the root cause of the division within the Federal Reserve. The combined baseline and reciprocal tariffs have raised the average tax on U.S. imports to its highest level since the 1930s, meaning there is essentially no historical data (at least not recent data) to guide policymakers.Multiple dissents are theoretically bad news for the stock market. If experts are divided on the appropriate monetary policy, it suggests that economic conditions are difficult t ...
Disney Could Be the Real Winner from the Warner Takeover Battle. Here's Why.
Barrons· 2025-12-24 12:51
Core Viewpoint - The consensus in Hollywood is that Disney has done well to sit this one out, according to MoffettNathanson analyst Robert Fishman [1]
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Zheng Zhou Ri Bao· 2025-12-24 00:44
Core Viewpoint - The recruitment fair in Zhengzhou aims to provide over 10,600 job opportunities for various groups, including recent graduates and veterans, to promote high-quality employment [1] Group 1: Event Details - The recruitment fair titled "Meet Zheng Talent, Welcome Salary and Fortune" will be held on December 27, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the first-floor corridor hall of Zhengzhou Jinshui Xinwan Plaza [1] - The event is organized by the Jinshui District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Fengqing Road Street Office, and Henan 123 Talent Network [1] Group 2: Target Audience - The recruitment fair primarily targets recent and past university graduates, high-level talents, unemployed youth, job changers, skilled young talents, and veterans [1] Group 3: Participating Industries - Key participating industries include computer technology, environmental science, smart digitalization, mechanical manufacturing, finance, law, education, media, healthcare, logistics, hospitality, automotive, and beauty [1] Group 4: Job Opportunities - The fair will offer over 10,600 quality job positions across various professional categories, including roles such as new media specialists, project managers, store managers, management trainees, e-commerce specialists, technical engineers, administrative staff, designers, accountants, operations supervisors, hosts, and lawyers [1]
Paramount efforts to buy Warner Bros Discovery play out in background of latest CBS News drama
Fox Business· 2025-12-23 22:36
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the controversy surrounding CBS News' decision to delay a "60 Minutes" segment about the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants, raising questions about potential corporate influence and political motivations behind the move [1][6][12]. Group 1: CBS News and "60 Minutes" - CBS News delayed the airing of a "60 Minutes" segment that had already been promoted, leading to accusations of corporate censorship and political interference [3][6]. - Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi criticized the decision, suggesting it was politically motivated and detrimental to journalistic integrity [6][19]. - CBS News editor-in-chief, Weiss, stated that the segment was not ready for air and called for more reporting, emphasizing the need for respectful disagreement among colleagues [7][20]. Group 2: Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery - Paramount, backed by the Ellison family, has made a hostile bid of $108 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, which is currently negotiating a deal to sell its assets to Netflix [2][10]. - The Ellisons are reportedly seeking favorable treatment from the Trump administration to facilitate their acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially using antitrust power to block Netflix's deal [9][15]. - The Ellisons' connections to Trump and their recent acquisition of Paramount have raised concerns about the consolidation of media power and the influence of corporate interests on news coverage [10][12][15]. Group 3: Political and Corporate Dynamics - Reports suggest that Weiss' actions may be linked to the Ellisons' agenda to promote their business interests and right-wing ideology, with implications for media concentration [13][15]. - The article highlights a previous settlement between CBS News and Trump over an election interference lawsuit, which critics viewed as a means to secure corporate interests [17]. - There is ongoing scrutiny of Weiss' editorial decisions, with some defending her approach as reasonable while others question the motivations behind the delay [19][20].
Hard to Define Competition in Streaming: Yale’s Scott Morton
Bloomberg Technology· 2025-12-23 18:59
LET’S GO BACK TO WHETHER OR NOT ANY OF THESE WILL GET THROUGH APPROVAL. START WITH PARAMOUNT BUYING WARNER BROTHERS DISCOVERY. DOES IT CUT LEGAL MUSTER.FIONA: ALL THREE OF THE BIDDERS, THERE WAS COMCAST TO BEGIN WITH, HAVE OVERLAPS WITH WARNER BROTHERS. IF YOU THINK ABOUT THREE BUCKETS OF CONTENT PRODUCTION, STREAMING, AND THEN CHANNELS OR NETWORKS. THEY ALL OVERLAP.AND PARAMOUNT IN PARTICULAR HAS A LOT OF PRODUCTION STUDIO KINDS OF ASSETS. PARTICULARLY BECAUSE PARAMOUNT MERGED WITH SKYDANCE FIRST. THAT’S A ...
Trump Media (DJT) Slashes 10.44% on Profit-Taking
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-23 17:55
Group 1 - Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) experienced a decline of 10.44% on Monday, closing at $14.41, as investors took profits following a previous surge related to its merger announcement [1][5]. - The company has officially signed a definitive merger agreement with TAE Technologies, which is expected to create one of the world's first publicly traded fusion companies [2]. - As part of the merger agreement, Trump Media will provide TAE Technologies with $200 million in cash at signing and an additional $100 million upon the initial filing of Form S4 with the SEC [3]. Group 2 - Following the merger, the combined entity plans to begin construction of the world's first utility-scale fusion power plant next year, which will have a capacity of 50 MWe [3]. - The expansion of fusion power plants is anticipated, with future capacities ranging from 350 to 500 MWe [4]. - Upon completion of the merger, shareholders of both companies will hold an equal 50% stake in the new firm [5].
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Forbes· 2025-12-23 17:40
30 Under 30 Media 2026: The Founders Building AI For Artists, Democratizing News, And Shaping The Future Of VideoFrom AI tools to social media-style news sites, Under 30 honorees like Aaron Parnas, Eli Rallo and more are shaping the media industry of tomorrow.See the full story:https://t.co/pVJhvNoNfV #ForbesUnder30 ...
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Closes At Record After GDP Surprise
Yahoo Finance· 2025-12-23 15:28
Group 1: Novo Nordisk and GLP-1 Pills - Novo Nordisk's shares increased by nearly 10% following FDA approval of the oral version of Wegovy, a GLP-1 weight loss drug, with a starting price of $149/month available in early January [2][3] - The approval gives Novo Nordisk a competitive edge over Eli Lilly, which is developing its own oral GLP-1 medication, orforglipron, expected to launch next year [3] Group 2: Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance - Warner Bros. Discovery is in a bidding war with Netflix for its HBO parent company, indicating a significant shift in the entertainment landscape [4] - Paramount Skydance, despite losing the bidding war, is making personal guarantees from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who is willing to invest over $40 billion to reassure investors [5] - If Netflix fails to secure regulatory approval, Paramount Skydance could be positioned to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, making the situation critical to monitor [6]