Sony and Apollo in Talks to Acquire Paramount

Latest Administration News - 6 hours 5 min ago
After letting exclusive talks with the movie studio Skydance lapse, Paramount’s directors met over the weekend and decided to negotiate with all the suitors.

‘Fall Guy’ Movie Opens With Just $28 Million in Ticket Sales

Latest Administration News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 23:34
While enough for No. 1, the big-budget original movie gave Hollywood its lowest start to its summer box office season since 1995.

China Is Buying Gold, Sending Prices to Record Highs

Latest Administration News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 09:30
The global price of gold has reached its highest levels as Chinese investors and consumers, wary of real estate and stocks, buy the metal at a record pace.

How Brexit is not 'done' for Northern Ireland

News Feed - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 07:18
Events this week show that Brexit will keep rearing its head, writes economics editor John Campbell.

Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos?

News Feed - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 07:12
Traders suffer a case of déjà-vu as any savings are wiped out with a new currency called the Zig.

Why mortgage rates are going up, not down

News Feed - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 06:58
The cost of a new fixed mortgage has risen in recent days, defying many homeowners' hopes and expectations.

From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted

Daily Management Thought - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 04:58
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Daily Management Thought - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 03:42
Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?

Berkshire Reports Strong Earnings and Formidable Cash Stockpile

Latest Administration News - Sun, 05/05/2024 - 02:02
The company also disclosed in its first-quarter earnings that it had trimmed its stake in Apple, but Warren Buffett, its C.E.O., said he remained a fan of Apple.

Investor’s Lawsuit Accuses 777 Partners of $600 Million Fraud

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 23:00
In a suit filed in federal court in New York, a firm that provided hundreds of millions of dollars to 777 accused the company of double-pledging its collateral to other investors.

Is It Good to Go Exclusive?

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 21:09
The exclusive period for Paramount’s potential merger with Skydance expired without a deal, highlighting the long-debated question of whether exclusivity is a waste of time.

Tesla Pullback Puts Onus on Others to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 14:34
The automaker led by Elon Musk is no longer planning to take the lead in expanding the number of places to fuel electric vehicles. It’s not clear how quickly other companies will fill the gap.

Tesla Pullback Puts Onus on Others to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers

Latest Business News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 14:34
The automaker led by Elon Musk is no longer planning to take the lead in expanding the number of places to fuel electric vehicles. It’s not clear how quickly other companies will fill the gap.

How Scammers Are Stealing Money From Food Stamps Recipients

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 14:32
Thieves are using skimmers to drain millions in food stamps and other public benefits from the neediest Americans.

Got an Idea for a Toy? Toymakers Want to Hear From You.

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 14:30
Companies like Lego and Mattel have divisions that seek out design concepts directly from collectors and other highly dedicated fan bases.

When a Bunch of Bloody Yanks Came for English Soccer

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 10:23
American investors are gobbling up the storied teams of the English Premier League — and changing the stadium experience in ways that soccer fans resent.

Sam Ash Music Stores to Close

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 06:56
The chain, which started with a single shop in Brooklyn in 1924, said it would close all 42 of its locations by the end of July, citing competition from online retailers.

Billionaire Donor Barry Sternlicht Assails Brown’s Deal With Protesters

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 06:24
The real estate mogul Barry Sternlicht’s scathing criticism of his alma mater is the most immediate blowback against the school’s deal to end protests on campus.

Final Arguments in Google Antitrust Trial Conclude, Setting Up Landmark Ruling

Latest Business News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 03:41
Judge Amit P. Mehta must now decide whether Google violated the law, potentially setting a precedent for a series of tech monopoly cases.

Paramount Will Let Exclusive Talks With Skydance Lapse, Imperiling Deal

Latest Administration News - Sat, 05/04/2024 - 03:32
Negotiations are now likely to focus on another suitor, Sony, which has teamed up with the private equity giant Apollo on a $26 billion bid.

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