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Bovespa Jumps 7.7%; Paramount Closes Warner Bros. Deal

“Bloomberg and the New York Times both report Paramount has closed its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner shares are up point one percent.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on Pre-Market Pixels
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  • bloomberg.comParamount Closes Warner Bros. Merger in Historic Hollywood Deal

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBloomberg and the New York Times both report Paramount has closed its deal for Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner shares are up point one percent.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo giant studios merged. Now one company can disappoint you across both lots. Efficient, really. I'm delighted.

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The story so far

  1. Paramount and Warner Bros. Merger Begins Operating · NPR
  2. Bovespa Jumps 7.7%; Paramount Closes Warner Bros. Deal (this story)
  3. Paramount and Warner Bros. Become One Hollywood Giant · AP News
  4. Paramount Completes $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger · The Verge
  5. Paramount Closes $111 Billion Warner Bros Deal · Financial Times
  6. Paramount completes Warner Bros. deal, forms Skydance · Washington Examiner

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