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21 December 2023 - 12:15AM
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Warner and Paramount CEOs Discussed Possible Merger of Companies
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav met Paramount CEO Bob
Bakish and discussed a possible merger between the media giants,
people familiar with the matter said-a deal that would unite some
of Hollywood and cable's biggest brands.
Wells Fargo Workers in Albuquerque Vote to Form Union, a First for a Megabank
Workers voted 5-3 in favor of unionizing, and those in three
other branches have said they intend to hold votes. An Alaska
branch is expected to vote Thursday.
BlackBerry Loss Widens Despite Higher Revenue
The cybersecurity company posted a quarterly loss of $21
million, or 5 cents a share, compared with a loss of $4 million, or
1 cent a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.6% to $175
million.
FDA Says Merck's Chronic Cough Treatment Didn't Show Substantial Evidence of Effectiveness
The pharmaceutical company said the FDA was responding to its
new drug application for gefapixant.
Micron Stock Rises on Earnings. The Chip Maker Predicts AI Will Drive Record Demand for Memory.
For the current quarter, the company offered a revenue forecast
of $5.3 billion at the midpoint of its range
Toyota Motor to Recall 1 Million Toyota, Lexus Models Over Airbag-Related Sensor
The automaker said six Toyota models and five Lexis models from
2020 to 2022 are included in the recall.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Strike Tentative Deal for 50% Pay Raise
Southwest is the last of the four biggest U.S. carriers to
negotiate a new contract with its pilots; members set to vote on
the deal in January
ADT Names Jeff Likosar as Interim Financial Chief
ADT named Jeff Likosar as interim finance chief after current
financial chief Ken Porpora stepped down.
GM Buys Out Half of Its Buick Dealers
Those leaving the network chose not to sell electric vehicles;
about 1,000 Buick dealers remain.
General Mills Cuts Sales Guidance. Consumers Keep Showing 'Value-Seeking Behaviors.'
The maker of Cheerios beats quarterly earnings estimates but
falls short on sales.
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December 20, 2023 19:00 ET (00:00 GMT)
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