Media 14 February 2026 - 27 April 2026

Warner-Paramount Merger Clears $111 Billion Hurdle as Zaslav’s $887 Million Payday Gets Rejected
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Warner-Paramount Merger Clears $111 Billion Hurdle as Zaslav’s $887 Million Payday Gets Rejected

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover, sending the deal to regulators. Investors rejected a merger-related executive pay plan that could give CEO David Zaslav up to $887 million. The deal would unite Warner Bros., HBO Max, CNN, CBS, and Paramount Pictures under one company. U.S. and European authorities are expected to scrutinize the merger.
April 26, 2026
Meta’s $50M-a-year News Corp AI deal shows how expensive training data is getting
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Meta’s $50M-a-year News Corp AI deal shows how expensive training data is getting

Meta will pay News Corp up to $50 million a year for U.S. and UK news content under a multiyear licensing deal, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The agreement is expected to last at least three years as Meta seeks material for its AI products. Meta is also reorganizing AI teams to accelerate product launches. Meta shares rose 2.6% after news of the deal.
March 4, 2026
Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms
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Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms

Netflix shares rose 1.2% to $77.99 as the Justice Department questioned theater chains about its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s assets. Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s $30-a-share hostile offer but left room for talks, while backing the Netflix deal. Both companies have filed antitrust paperwork and set a March 20 shareholder vote. Paramount faces a Feb. 23 deadline to raise its bid.
February 19, 2026
Netflix stock slips as Warner Bros opens a brief window for Paramount to top its deal
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Netflix stock slips as Warner Bros opens a brief window for Paramount to top its deal

Netflix shares fell about 1% to $76.11 Tuesday as Warner Bros Discovery set a March 20 shareholder vote on its planned merger with Netflix and received a short waiver to negotiate with rival bidder Paramount. Paramount’s $30-a-share offer tops Netflix’s $27.75 bid. Netflix said the deal is fully financed and under antitrust review. Investors await possible new bids and the outcome of the March vote.
February 17, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Are ASX Dividend Stocks Entering A New Growth Phase?
    May 25, 2026, 6:50 PM EDT. The article explores whether dividend stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are poised for renewed growth. It emphasizes that the content serves to inform and educate, not as investment advice. Investors are urged to consult financial professionals before making decisions. The piece includes a disclaimer highlighting that Kalkine Media provides content without warranties and disclaims liability for investment outcomes. It also clarifies ownership rights of images and music used on the platform.