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Why the timing was right for Salesforce's $8 billion acquisition of Informatica - and for the opportunities ahead
The must-haves for building a market-leading business include vision, talent, culture, product innovation and customer focus. But what's the secret to success with a merger or acquisition? I was asked about this in the wake of Salesforce's recently…
What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies
The studio currently boasts three of the top five earning films domestically, including “A Minecraft Movie,” in first place, “Superman” and “Sinners,” as well as the Oscar frontrunner, “One Battle…
How a massive TV merger could raise bills and test Trump
The deal is advancing just as Trump has made affordability the centerpiece of his agenda after Republican losses in the 2025 off-year elections. But critics warn the merger, which depends on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) loosening…
Netflix's $72B WB acquisition confounds the future of movie theaters, streaming
The bidding war is over, and Netflix has been declared the winner. After flirting with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has decided to sell its streaming and movie studios business to Netflix. If approved, the deal is…
What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros could mean for you
The blockbuster $83bn (£62bn) deal that Netflix has struck to buy Warner Bros sent shockwaves through the entire entertainment industry. Warner Bros, which is more than a century old, is set to be gobbled up by a rival that started sending…
Netflix Acquisition Of Warner Bros Comes With Hidden Super Powers
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Peter Safran, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet and James Gunn seen at the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. 'Superman' TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by…
What the Netflix/Warner Bros. Merger Could Mean for Streaming
After initial reporting from The Wrap yesterday revealed that Netflix had won the bidding war for Warner Bros., the streamer stepped in this morning to confirm that it will be acquiring the home of HBO and HBO Max, DC Comics, and Bugs Bunny for…
US unions call for Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery merger to be blocked
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. US unions have called for the Netflix and…
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: Media Mega-Merger
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories of global technology, politics, economics and more by harnessing the power of Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and…
M&S shoppers baffled by £5 Christmas bauble that features 'glaring mistake
You can't have a Christmas tree without baubles – but everyone has different tastes when it comes to what they hang on their festive firs. While some like traditional ornaments, others opt for bright colours and quirky accessories. But no…
'This merger must be blocked': Netflix-Warner Bros deal faces fierce backlash
The news that Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros in an $83bn deal has led to backlash among figures in and out of the entertainment industry. Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic senator, called it “an anti-monopoly nightmare” in a…
WGA Forcefully Opposes Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: 'This Merger Must Be Blocked'
The Writers Guild of America has joined other industry groups in coming out against Netflix ‘s proposed blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery ‘s studios and streaming business. The WGA warned that the $83 billion…
M&S store changes and closures happening before Christmas - full list
Marks and Spencer has announced the shutdown of 11 of its in-store cafés across the country and the opening of one store ahead of Christmas. The retail giant, which runs over 300 food outlets throughout the UK, will see fewer than 4% of its…
What Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. means for the movies
Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros., one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios, poses seismic shifts to the entertainment industry and the future of moviegoing. As one of the remaining “big five” studios, the 102-year-old Warner…
Netflix's Warner Bros acquisition sparks backlash
WASHINGTON: Netflix faced fierce criticism on Friday (Dec 5) over its blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros, the storied Hollywood studio. The streaming giant is already viewed as a pariah in some Hollywood circles, largely due to its reluctance…
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