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Paramount-Skydance Merger Talks Heat Up

Paramount Global (PARA) & Skydance Media are moving towards a $5B merger, led by David Ellison's Skydance & private equity firms. Ellison to be CEO, ex-CEO to leave. Alternative options explored. Apollo & Sony in talks for buyout. PARA stock up 9.9% to $12.04.

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AT&T’s Q1 Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Got A Boost – Does It Make A Case For Higher Dividends?

AT&T reported Q1 operating revenues of $30.03B, down 0.4%, missing consensus of $30.54B. Adjusted EPS of $0.55 beat consensus of $0.54. Mobility segment saw 741K wireless net adds. AT&T reiterated FY24 outlook of Wireless service revenue growth of 3%, Broadband revenue growth of 7%+, and adjusted EPS of $2.15-$2.25.

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Disney Vs. Ron DeSantis – House of Mouse and Florida Gov. Resolve Legal Dispute, Unveiling Future Plans for Theme Park

Disney settles legal dispute with Florida government over governance of Walt Disney World's special district, marking end to contentious 2-year standoff sparked by opposition to Don't Say Gay law. New phase of cooperation expected, with aim to boost investments and create jobs in Florida.

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Beleaguered Satellite Firm Ligado Networks Sues US for $39B in Spectrum Rights Dispute

Ligado Networks filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, alleging that the Defense Department and Commerce Department obstructed its business plans with a calculated disinformation campaign.  The long-struggling satellite company seeks compensation of up to $39 billion for the spectrum rights it claims were unjustly denied. 

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