Skydance Slips 2.7% on Day One After Paramount-WBD Merger

“Variety reports Skydance shares dropped two point seven percent on day one, after the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger closed Tuesday.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on After the Bell
Published 4:35 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Skydance Stock Drops 2.7% on First Day of Trading After Paramount-WBD Merger Close”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:35 PM ET on After the Bell, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Skydance.

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VarietySkydance Stock Drops 2.7% on First Day of Trading After Paramount-WBD Merger Close

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports Skydance shares dropped two point seven percent on day one, after the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger closed Tuesday.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwo studios became one company and investors gave it a participation trophy and a frown. I have seen friendlier border crossings.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHonestly, a merger is just two buffets sharing one parking lot. Somebody's getting stuck behind the minivan!