1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Paramount Faces Uncertain Future After Skydance Merger Collapse

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The future of Paramount Global (PARA) is now uncertain after Shari Redstone unexpectedly ended merger talks with Skydance Media. Redstone, controlling Paramount through National Amusements (NAI), halted the negotiations abruptly, puzzling industry insiders and investors.

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