Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) reported quarterly earnings of $2.13 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.22 by 4.05 percent. This is a 43.65 percent decrease over earnings of $3.78 per share from the same period last year.
Paramount’s Parent Attracts Bids from Bronfman Jr and Steven Paul
Paramount Global's National Amusements, controlled by Shari Redstone, is attracting interest from former exec Edgar Bronfman Jr. and Hollywood producer Steven Paul, as it faces challenges and potential mergers. Warren Buffett sold its stake, while Sony and Apollo were previously interested. Stock trading lower.