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A look at the behind-the-scenes business of Hollywood studio lot tours
The Hollywood sign is viewed during a clearing storm. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images For over 100 years, Hollywood has transported audiences to worlds outside their own, from the slick streets of New York City to the yellow bricks of Oz. Hundreds of acres of land in Los Angeles are dedicated […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Paramount, Eli Lilly, Netflix, Hershey and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Paramount Global — The media conglomerate’s stock dropped more than 5% after Edgar Bronfman Jr. abandoned his pursuit of a takeover, clearing the way for Skydance to follow through on its roughly $8 billion acquisition deal reached in July. The Skydance deal, expected to close in […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Paramount Global, Cava, JD.com and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Paramount Global — The media conglomerate’s stock dropped nearly 5% after Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew his bid for the media company. This clears a path for Skydance Media to take over Shari Redstone’s media empire. Paramount expects the deal with Skydance to close in the first […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Oil soars as Middle-East tensions spike
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on April 09, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no […]
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Media exec Bronfman pulls out of race to acquire Paramount
The Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on April 29, 2024. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Media veteran Edgar Bronfman Jr pulled out of the race to take control of Paramount Global, he said on Monday. Bronfman’s bid relied on participation of high net worth individuals, who were uncomfortable sharing their personal financial information […]
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Bronfman’s Paramount bid could keep Shari Redstone involved at the company
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Cameron Costa | CNBC Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s offer for a controlling stake in Paramount Global could keep Shari Redstone close to the company, if his bid is successful. Bronfman is open to having Redstone, currently non-executive chairman at Paramount, remain involved with the company if the Paramount special committee accepts his consortium’s […]
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Walmart adds a Burger King benefit to its membership program
A Burger King Whopper hamburger is displayed in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Walmart members are in for a whopper of a deal. The retailer on Thursday announced a new partnership with fast food chain Burger King that will offer members of its Walmart+ subscription program 25% off any Burger King order […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Urban Outfitters, Peloton, Advance Auto Parts and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Crocs — Shares of the footwear company gained nearly 2% following an upgrade to buy at Williams Trading. The investment firm said Crocs’ addition of actress Sydney Sweeney as a spokesperson for its Heydude brand could reverse previously negative sales trends. Nordson — The adhesives stock […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Crocs, Paramount Global, Deutsche Bank, Snowflake and more
Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading: Crocs — The footwear stock ticked up more than 1% after an upgrade to buy from hold at Williams Trading. The investment firm said Crocs’ move to sign actress Sydney Sweeney as a spokesperson for its Heydude brand could help reverse negative sales trends. Agilent Technologies […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Rate rally After a selloff prompted by fears about the economy earlier this month, markets have largely been steady. The three major U.S. averages rose again Wednesday as investors anticipated an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s September […]
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