Wall Street Journal report that Paramount Skydance is preparing an offer for the entire Warner Bros. Discovery business sends stocks sharply higher and stokes consolidation concerns in the US media sector
S&P 500 notches a third straight record close as Treasury yields ease and European markets rise following ECB decision
New York Post reports David Ellison’s Skydance, supported by Larry Ellison’s wealth surge, may pursue an acquisition of the debt-laden media conglomerate
Liquidators say unpaid taxes, an overdrawn director’s loan and late accounts left Joey Essex Management Ltd insolvent; company director may face criminal investigation
At a British Venture Capital Association event, criticism mounted over overseas sales, private equity deals and tax rules that columnists say are hollowing out UK industry
Office for National Statistics data shows food inflation pushing consumer prices higher amid energy costs and taxes blamed by manufacturers
Pre-tax losses increase to £88m in six months to July 26 amid new packaging levy and higher National Insurance; group posts sales growth and urges business rates reform ahead of November Budget
Weekly claims rise to 263,000 as markets price in imminent rate cuts despite a rebound in inflation to 2.9%
100,000 call options bought before takeover chatter left position 'in the money' as Warner shares surged on reports of a Paramount Skydance bid