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Zaslav bullish on Trump allowing media mergers
David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), is signaling optimism that President-elect Trump's administration will create a good environment for potential media mergers. "We ...Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
Why European bank mergers are back on the table
Rising rates have boosted profits and policymakers want banks that can compete with US rivals. But many obstacles remainBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Tapestry-Capri Fashion Merger Is Blocked by Judge
The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Microsoft Settles Lawsuit With Gamers Over Activision Blizzard Merger
When Microsoft announced its plans to buy Activision Blizzard in 2022 , it set off multiple lawsuits including a battle with the FTC that attempted to block the deal. Microsoft triumphed in that ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines
More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Michael Kors owner Capri’s shares crater after $8.5bn merger blocked
Decision is a win for antitrust regulators who argued deal with Kate Spade owner Tapestry would strangle competitionBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Merger between makers of Coach and Michael Kors handbags halted by judge
Merger between luxury handbag makers would reduce competition and hurt consumers, U.S. District judge says.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger
CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
How the media is failing us
I include myself in the under-reporting of the most consequential global storiesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Drake Maye became second QB ever to achieve this feat since NFL merger
Sunday's loss in London was a bad one for the Patriots, but rookie quarterback Drake Maye did make some NFL history (in a good way).Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
Stock of Michael Kors owner Capri dives 45% after judge blocks merger with Tapestry
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Tapestry Inc.’s planned $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings, agreeing with regulators that the deal would hurt competition in the handbag industry.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Colts' Anthony Richardson has been most boom-or-bust quarterback since merger; will he turn it around?
Richardson was benched for Joe Flacco on Tuesday amid his early-season strugglesSports - CBS Sports - October 29 -
Pringles, Cheez-It parent Kellanova marches on toward Mars merger with another profit beat
Kellanova beat profit expectations for a 15th straight quarter, ahead of its $36 billion merger with Mars.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls
The world is watching the presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries than for others.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
British regulator says $19.5 billion Vodafone-Three merger could go ahead if remedies are adopted
Telecom firms Vodafone and Three's multibillion-pound merger could go ahead if the companies adopt proposed remedies from the U.K. competition regulator.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Ancelotti: Mbappé unaffected by media reports
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappé is "not affected at all" by media speculation -- dismissed by the forward's representatives as "totally false" -- linking the player with a rape ...Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media
Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
12:30 Report — Harris’s unconventional media blitz
🐼 Plus: The National Zoo got new pandas! {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Have you heard the exciting news?! Two pandas 📹 just landed in Washington, D.C. They flew from China last night! ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Media bias is a great disservice to the American public
The media's bias in the upcoming election has undermined their credibility with a large swath of the country, leading to a lack of trust in the media and a threat to democracy.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Business - Inc. - October 19 -
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
WSJ Tech Live: Executives, Investors and Artists Debate AI's Potential
Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado says tech policy is in a ‘dangerous place.’Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
How Trump’s Stop at McDonald’s Was Covered by Partisan Media
Former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign event at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania was described by right-leaning outlets as a brilliant move. Left-leaning publications called it weird.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
Relive the 2024 offseason through social media
Some of the biggest moments this summer were documented through player reaction on social media.Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
Harris struggles to loosen Trump’s grip on the media
Former President Trump’s brief stop at a suburban Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday was largely a political stunt, but one that catapulted him into a viral moment his campaign seized upon to win ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Royal KPN, True Corp., Tencent and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 28 -
Iran’s State Media Plays Down Israeli Attacks
Explosions woke Iranians up and rattled their windows as strikes targeted sites in at least three provinces.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Carville 'highly critical' of most media coverage of Trump
Democratic strategist James Carville sharply criticized the news media Saturday for how it covers former President Trump in the lead-up to next week's election. “We got nine days to go, and the ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
McCarthy on Diggs' media spat: 'Have to be better'
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy put Trevon Diggs confronting a television reporter after Sunday's 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers as an example of the team's frustration with its 3-4 record.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Read about Uber, Amazon, FuboTV and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
FirstFT: Media groups prepare for election night disinformation
Also in today’s newsletter, bets on US election volatility rise, and UK borrowing costs soarWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
