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Paramount-Warner Deal Done; Google Nuclear Pledge

“As we told you earlier, Google is slipping. New: Benzinga says the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger is finalized, and Trump is happy about it.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
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  • BenzingaTrump Is ‘Happy’ About Paramount, Warner Bros. Merger: CEO David Ellison Says 'We Don't Want to Politicize’
  • The Daily CallerGoogle Vows To Cover Full Cost Of Boosting Three States’ Nuclear Plants To Power Its AI Growth

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs we told you earlier, Google is slipping. New: Benzinga says the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger is finalized, and Trump is happy about it.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo studios become one. Think of it as a very expensive group chat, Dale, and I'm already in it.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFewer studios means fewer ways to get canceled, Vera. Also, the Daily Caller says Google will pay for three states' nuclear plants.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEven my bunker blushes.

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The story so far

  1. Nuclear Deal, Tariffs and a Record S and P · Bloomberg.com
  2. Paramount completes Warner Bros takeover to form Skydance · ABC Australia
  3. Paramount Completes Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Nasdaq Reports · Nasdaq
  4. Skydance Press Gaggle Follows Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Closing · Variety
  5. Skydance Merger Closes; Studio Heads Pledge Films From Both · Variety
  6. Spotify Audiobooks Go to 180 Markets; Ellison on Trump · The Hollywood Reporter
  7. Paramount-Warner Deal Done; Google Nuclear Pledge (this story)
  8. Warner Slate Homework, HBO Max Merger, Chicago Fire Exit · Deadline
  9. Dungey Adds Paramount Cable; Netflix Maps Its 2027 Films · Deadline
  10. Skydance CEO: Combined Company 'Positioned to Win' in Every Vertical · CNBC
  11. Skydance Stock Rebounds 6%; Another Exec Heads for Exit · Deadline

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