
"David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a bid for the entirety of Warner Brothers Discovery. Warner Brothers Discovery shares surged more than 28% on that news while Paramount Skydance rose 15%."
Discussion centers on a potential all-cash bid by Paramount Skydance (led by David Ellison) for Warner Brothers Discovery. The market reacted strongly with significant gains in both WBD and Paramount-related shares, illustrating heavy investor interest in media consolidation.
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