Deal Dispatch: Performance Food Rejects Offer, Claire's Bankrupt - American Woodmark ( NASDAQ:AMWD ) , Boeing ( NYSE:BA )
Performance Food rejects offer; Bachan's, Hg and Yomeishu explore sales; Lufthansa drops Air Europa bid; NFL sells media to ESPN Skydance Media finally completed its $8-billion acquisition of Paramount Global. Sen. Warren called it a "wink, wink" arrangement.
Warner Bros. Discovery Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
WBD's second-quarter 2025 results reflect improvement in Distribution and Content revenues, offset by sluggishness in ad revenues.
Skydance Media and Paramount Global Complete Merger, Creating Next Generation Media Company - PARAMOUNT SKYDN B ( NASDAQ:PSKY )
Ellison Family and RedBird Capital Provide Long-Term Strategic Investment to Reinvigorate Entertainment Powerhouse David Ellison Open Letter Available at www.Paramount.com/news
Skydance Media Announces Full Slate of Board Designees for Paramount - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA )
David Ellison to become Chairman of the Board Future directors comprise world-renowned, accomplished leaders from media, technology, and global business LOS ANGELES, Aug. 05, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Skydance Media today announced the full slate of director designees for Paramount Skydance ...
Skydance Media Announces Proposed Executive Leadership Team for Paramount Following Anticipated Completion of Merger
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 04, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Skydance Media today announced the future executive team expected to lead the combined company following the close of its pending merger with Paramount Global ( NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA ) ( the "Transaction" ) .
Up 33% Year to Date, Is Netflix Stock Still a Buy?
The streaming giant had a pretty good run through the first half of the year, and forecasts for the second half of the year indicate that momentum for the stock should continue.
Paramount Global Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
PARA tops Q2 earnings estimates with strong DTC growth, rising revenues, and blockbuster box office returns.
Paramount's Streaming Push Propels Q2 Win - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA )
Paramount beat Q2 estimates as DTC revenue jumped 15% and subscriber engagement hit record highs, said Guggenheim's Morris. Morris kept a Buy rating, citing strong streaming momentum despite ad headwinds and linear TV declines ahead of Skydance deal. The market's back, and these 3 income stocks ...
How to Boost Your Portfolio with Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
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Paramount Global ( PARAA ) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
Paramount Global (PARAA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +4.55% and -3.47%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Paramount Global-B ( PARA ) Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
Paramount Global-B (PARA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +12.20% and -0.22%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RESULTS - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARAA )
NEW YORK, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global PARA PARAA ) ) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Please visit the Paramount Investors homepage to view the press release.
Paramount Cancels Colbert For Financial Reasons Only To Spend $1.5 Billion On South Park Streaming Rights - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Warner Bros. Discovery ( NASDAQ:WBD )
Paramount Global PARA canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," but days later, the company signed a $1.5 billion streaming deal with "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. CBS, owned by Paramount, announced Colbert's show will end next May, citing costs, not content.
Paramount Global to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on July 31, 2025 - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARAA )
NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global PARA PARAA ) ) announced today that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ( ET ) to present prepared remarks.
Paramount and Skydance Announce Anticipated Closing Date, Deadlines to Elect Merger Consideration and Change of Ticker Symbol Effective at the Closing - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARAA )
NEW YORK, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global PARA PARAA ) ) ( "Paramount" ) and Skydance Media, LLC ( "Skydance" ) today announced that the transactions ( the "Transactions" ) contemplated by the Transaction Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2024, by and among Paramount, Skydance, New ...
Deal Dispatch: Will Buffett Catch The Train? Plus-Bezos Circles CNBC - Chevron ( NYSE:CVX ) , CSX ( NASDAQ:CSX )
Chevron completes its $55 billion merger with Hess. Sony Group explores a sale of its cellular chipset unit, Sony Semiconductor Israel. Get special access to three exclusive "Top 10 Stocks" power lists today, updated daily. Warren Buffett might be preparing to punch a one-way ticket to ...
Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump Administration's Paramount-Skydance Approval, Calls It 'Wink-Wink Deal' Signaling President Is Open For Business - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARAA )
Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass. ) has called for an urgent investigation into President Donald Trump's approval of Paramount Global Inc.'s PARA PARAA $8 billion merger with Skydance, suggesting it may have involved a "big fat bribe."
Paramount Global Stock Jumps After FCC Approves $8 Billion Merger With Skydance - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA )
The Federal Communications Commission approves Paramount Global's $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. Skydance pledges to hire an ombudsman to review bias complaints and to eliminate DEI programs. Up Next: Get 5 Dark Horse Stocks Wall Street Is Quietly Loading Up On
South Park Mocks Trump With Satan & Jesus - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA )
A new episode of "South Park" pokes fun at President Donald Trump. The episode comes with Paramount trying to get its Skydance merger approved by the FCC and already paying millions to settle with Trump. Up Next: Get 5 Dark Horse Stocks Wall Street Is Quietly Loading Up On
Paramount Global and Park County Extend Overall Deal - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARAA )
NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global PARA PARAA ) ) , Park County and South Park Digital Studios today announced an expansive renewal with South Park co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for five years, including 50 new episodes, all 26 previous season episodes and ...
Stephen Colbert Blasts Donald Trump's Social Media Post Celebrating Late Show Cancellation, Warns 'They Made One Mistake'
Stephen Colbert opened his first "Late Show" since CBS pulled the plug by lampooning "cancel culture" and firing a profanity‑laced volley at President Donald Trump. What Happened: "Cancel culture's gone way too far," Colbert told a chanting audience on Monday.
Can Disney's Streaming Boom Unlock Room for More Subscriber Growth?
DIS' streaming platforms hit 180.7M subscribers as profits surge, fueled by ESPN integration and blockbuster content.
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Netflix, Disney, Amazon and Paramount Global
NFLX dips post-earnings despite strong Q2 results, fueling debate over valuation, subscriber growth, and long-term upside.
'Superman' Flies Past $400 Million But Falters Overseas, While 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Charges Toward $650 Million In A Red-Hot Summer Box Office Battle
As Hollywood's summer box office heats up, Warner Bros. Discovery's WBD "Superman" has crossed $400 million globally, while Comcast Corporation CMCSA owned Universal's "Jurassic World Rebirth" is racing toward the $650 million mark.
Buy, Hold, or Take Profits in Netflix Stock After Q2 Earnings?
Investors appear to be a bit underwhelmed by Netflix's (NFLX) Q2 report, despite the streaming king posting favorable quarterly results after market hours on Thursday.
Deal Dispatch: Del Taco Tanks, Tylenol Maker Aches, Joyebells Cooked - Clearside Biomedical ( NASDAQ:CLSD ) , Bausch & Lomb ( NYSE:BLCO )
Tylenol and Listerine maker Kenvue Inc. KVUE just named board member Kirk Perry as interim CEO, replacing Thibaut Mongon, as part of a strategic review to boost shareholder value.
Elizabeth Warren Demands Paramount Explain Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation-'America Deserves To Know' - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA )
Paramount is canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026. The timing of the cancellation has Democratic members of Congress asking questions. A new wave of value and momentum stocks could be setting up for major moves-and Tim Melvin will name them live this Wednesday.
As streaming services chase profitability, kids' content is king
Kids' programming like "CoComelon" and "Bluey" is becoming an important tool in retaining streaming customers as the services chase profitability.
Roku Trades at a P/CF of 42.86X: Should You Still Buy the Stock?
ROKU trades at a P/CF of 42.86X. but its growing subs, ad reach, and tech moves may justify the premium valuation.
How to Boost Your Portfolio with Top Consumer Discretionary Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
Jeff Bezos Is In A Star Trek Movie And He's Completely Unrecognizable - Amazon Founder Says He Made His Acting Debut By 'Literally Begging'
It took years of persistence, a full face of alien prosthetics, and a single line of dialogue, but Amazon.com, Inc. founder Jeff Bezos finally made it into the "Star Trek" universe - exactly the way he wanted.
Questex's StreamTV Europe Announces Inaugural Advisory Board to Guide Continental Streaming Strategy
NEW YORK and LISBON, Portugal, July 14, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- StreamTV Europe, the premier European edition of Questex's acclaimed StreamTV Show, today unveils its inaugural Advisory Board-an elite panel of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries set to shape the future of streaming ...
LEGENDARY STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP REVVING INTO HIGH GEAR WITH EXPANSION ON THE HORIZON
Mark Advent and Rod "Woody" Woodruff Join Forces to Create Unforgettable Experiences Across the U.S. and Beyond
Elizabeth Warren Asks 'Is This Bribery?' Accuses Trump Of A 'Secret Side Deal' For Millions In Paramount Settlement - Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOG ) , Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOGL )
Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass. ) has called for a formal investigation into President Donald Trump's settlement with Paramount Global PARA PARAA. What Happened: Last week, Paramount said it would pay $16 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" segment.
What Fueled Roblox's 85% Surge In 2025? - Roblox ( NYSE:RBLX )
Roblox stock is up 83% YTD, fueled by user growth, ads, AI tools, and strong monetization. The platform hosts millions of games, aims for 10% market share, and runs 200+ AI pipelines to scale content creation.
The E.W. Scripps Company Rises 51% YTD: Should You Buy the Stock Now?
SSP stock jumps 51% YTD, driven by live sports expansion, CTV growth, and disciplined cost execution.
Deal Dispatch: Trump Gets Paramount To Pay Up, M&A Dips - Juniper Networks Inc Com ( NYSE:JNPR ) , Hewlett Packard ( NYSE:HPE )
M&A volumes globally continue to decline, according to PwC's Brian Levy. Dan Rather calls Paramount's $16-million settlement "a sad day for journalism" and "a sad day for '60 Minutes' and CBS News." Market-moving news hits Benzinga Pro first-get a 30-minute edge and save 60% this 4th of July.
Paramount Plus Slashes Prices To $0.99 Per Month For Premium Plan: Get Showtime, NFL Games, Offline Access For Less Than $2 - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA ) , Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARAA )
Paramount Global PARA PARAA has launched a limited-time summer promotion offering its Premium streaming plan - which includes Showtime, live sports and offline access - for just $0.99 per month for two months.
Sundar Pichai Next? Trump's Next Big Tech Payday Could Be From YouTube After Settling Lawsuits With Meta And X: 'Productive Discussions' Underway - Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOG ) , Alphabet ( NASDAQ:GOOGL )
Donald Trump has turned his attention to Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL as settlement talks progress in his lawsuit against YouTube, a subsidiary of Google, following multimillion-dollar payouts from Meta Platforms, Inc. META and X, formerly Twitter, over similar claims of political censorship.
Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on PARA Options - Paramount Glb ( NASDAQ:PARA )
Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Paramount Glb PARA, a development that retail traders should be aware of. This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga.
Trump Wins $16 Million Settlement From Paramount Over CBS '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris Interview - But No Apology Issued - Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ:META ) , Walt Disney ( NYSE:DIS )
On Wednesday, Paramount Global PARA PARAA agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, but the company issued no apology or admission of wrongdoing.
DIRECTV UNVEILS NEW MYKIDS GENRE PACK ALONGSIDE EXPANDED SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, AND SPANISH-LANGUAGE LINEUPS
New MyKids Genre Pack Launches Today with Full Slate of Top Family Programming; Expanded Offerings in MySports, MyEntertainment, MyNews, and MiEspañol Roll Out Now Through June 27 with Popular Network Additions
DIS vs. PARA: Which Streaming Player Has Better Potential in 2H25?
Disney outperforms Paramount Global with streaming profits and diverse revenue streams. Hold DIS, sell PARA for superior 2H25 upside potential.
AFTER SOARING TO 26 MILLION VIEWERS TO DATE, PARAMOUNT+ RENEWS MOBLAND FOR SEASON TWO
Watch/Download Asset HERESeason One Images HERE TORONTO, June 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- After soaring to 26 million viewers to date, the Paramount+ original series MOBLAND, the #2 most-watched original series on the service, has been renewed for season two. MOBLAND Season one is now streaming exclusively ...
's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet - Roblox ( NYSE:RBLX ) , Carlisle Companies ( NYSE:CSL )
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks each week seeing more interest from readers than normal. A gaming stock is back to levels last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get access to the leaderboards pointing to tomorrow's biggest stock movers.
SL Green Realty Stock Up 12.7% in Three Months: Will the Trend Last?
SLG gains 12.7% in three months as strong leasing, long-term tenants and its Manhattan focus drive momentum.
Roku Partners With Amazon Ads: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
ROKU surges 10% on Amazon Ads deal, boosting its ad reach to 80M CTV homes, but valuation and device losses suggest investors should hold the stock for now.
PARAMOUNT+ GREENLIGHTS SKYMED SEASON 4
Season 4 will Premiere Exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.S. and In Additional Markets Around the World Paramount+ in Canada to Stream SKYMED Seasons 1-3 Later This Year
Roblox Hires Paramount's CFO: Will Naveen Chopra Fuel The Platform's Next Big Leap? - Bitwise Funds Trust Bitwise Web3 ETF ( ARCA:BWEB ) , Amazon.com ( NASDAQ:AMZN )
Naveen Chopra is leaving Paramount Global, which is undergoing significant layoffs, to become the new CFO of Roblox Corporation. Chopra brings over two decades of financial leadership, including roles at Paramount and Amazon's Devices and Services division.
Paramount to cut 3% of U.S. workforce as it deepens cost-cutting
It's the latest round of layoffs at Paramount as it contends with cord-cutting and prepares to merge with Skydance Media.