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Meta shares surge 17% in premarket trade after announcing first-ever dividend

Meta shares jumped about 17% in U.S. premarket trading Friday after the company reported a tripling of profits in the fourth quarter and issued its first-ever cash dividend.

Paramount Stock Surges. Byron Allen Is Bidding for Media Again.

Paramount Global stock jumped in premarket trading Wednesday after a report said media mogul Byron Allen has offered $14 billion to acquire the company.

Taylor Swift’s label UMG to pull music from TikTok, accusing the social media app of bullying

Universal Music Group said on Wednesday that it will cease licensing its music to TikTok and accused the short video giant of bullying and intimidation in its contract negotiations.

Paramount Global stock rises on report Skydance may partner on buyout bid

Paramount Global shares rose 3% in premarket trade, as CNBC reported that David Ellison’s Skydance Media is interested in leading a deal to buy the media company.

Netflix Stock Jumps After Company Adds 13 Million Subscribers in the Latest Quarter

Netflix shares are trading sharply higher in late trading Tuesday after the company posted better-than- expected revenue and a substantial subscriber beat for the fourth quarter.

China regulator removes draft video game rules from website; shares jump

China’s gaming regulator has removed from its website rules it proposed last month aimed at curbing spending and rewards that encourage playing video games, checks by Reuters on Tuesday showed, in a move that boosted gaming company shares.

Skydance Media CEO exploring all-cash bid to take control of Paramount – source

 Skydance Media CEO David Ellison is exploring an all-cash bid to acquire entertainment giant Paramount Global’s parent National Amusements, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Disney Stock Rises on Deal to Share Information With Activist Investor

Walt Disney is trying out a new tactic to bolster its share price as the battle with Nelson Peltz, the chief executive officer of Trian, continues to rumble.

Exclusive: China removes official after video games rules spark turmoil

China removed an official at a government body overseeing its press and publications regulator, five sources who were briefed on the matter said, days after Chinese gaming stocks were hit by proposed rules to curb spending on video games.

Tencent, NetEase shares rebound after China regulator’s assurance on new online gaming rules

China’s top gaming regulator said it will “carefully study” the concerns of all stakeholders on draft rules aimed at curbing excessive online gaming and spending.

Tencent, NetEase shares rebound after China regulator’s assurance on new online gaming rules

China’s top gaming regulator said it will “carefully study” the concerns of all stakeholders on draft rules aimed at curbing excessive online gaming and spending.

Manchester United stock climbs after Jim Ratcliffe clinches 25% stake

Shares of Manchester United Ltd. climbed 4.7% in premarket trades Tuesday after British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe clinched his 25% minority stake in the iconic English soccer club.

Tencent loses over $43 billion in market value after China proposes new online gaming rules

Beijing released draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive gaming and spending Friday mid-morning ahead of four-day Christmas weekend holiday in Hong Kong.

NetEase loses a quarter of its value and Tencent stock skids on new China gaming rule proposal

Shares of NetEase Inc. and Tencent Holdings Inc. fell sharply on Friday after Chinese authorities announced draft rules to crack down on spending and rewards in online gaming.

Hipgnosis Songs Fund delays results over asset valuation concerns

Hipgnosis Songs Fund has delayed the release of its first-half results after the music rights owner expressed concern over the value of its assets.

GTA Release Disappointment Is in Rear View Mirror. Why Take-Two Stock Is Rising.

Fans of the Grand Theft Auto franchise may still be disappointed that the hotly-anticipated videogame won’t be released until 2025. But investors in the game’s publisher Take-Two Interactive seem to have gotten over it pretty quickly.

Google Lost Against Epic Games, Apple Won. Why the Latest Decision Is Bad for Big Tech.

Videogames developer Epic Games’ victory over Google in an antitrust case is a decision that casts doubt on the app-store model of companies like Google-parent Alphabet -1.26% and Apple .It also effects the Big Tech peers who are seeking to displace them.

Paramount Stock Extends Gains. Sale Could Reshape Media Landscape.

Paramount stock extended gains in premarket trading Monday after a report that the parent of Paramount may be sold.

Verizon announces Netflix, Max streaming bundle for customers

Dec 4 (Reuters) – Verizon Communications said on Monday it would offer streaming subscriptions to Netflix  and Warner Bros Discovery-owned Max platforms as a bundle to its customers.

Paramount Stock Rises on Report of Talks With Apple About Bundling Streaming Services

Shares of Paramount  were rising after The Wall Street Journal reported the media company may bundle its streaming services with Apple.