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RIYADH, July 20- Saudi Aramco's potential acquisition of a stake in Saudi petrochemicals maker SABIC would affect the time frame of its own planned initial public offering, Aramco's chief executive Amin Nasser said in a television interview on Friday. Riyadh- listed Saudi Basic Industries Corp, the world's fourth-biggest petrochemicals company, is 70...
HELSINKI— The Nordic region's largest telecoms operator, Telia AB, said Friday it has agreed to buy the broadcasting and streaming operations of Swedish publishing company Bonnier AB to gain a foothold in the television and entertainment business. CEO Johan Dennelind said the deal would help Telia access a wide range of media content and described the...
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Zach Fuller, media analyst at MIDiA Research, speaks about the bidding war for U.K. broadcaster Sky.
STOCKHOLM, July 20- Sweden's Telia Company announced a $1 billion deal to buy Bonnier Broadcasting on Friday, its second major acquisition in a week, as the top Nordic telecoms operator looks to expand its media business. Bonnier Broadcasting, owned by a prominent Swedish family, includes brands such as Swedish TV4 and streaming service C More and Finnish MTV.
Ian Whittaker, media analyst at Liberum, speaks about the latest developments as Comcast and Disney jostle to buy U.K. broadcaster Sky.
LOS ANGELES— Paramount says it has fired the head of its television division for making unspecified comments that drew complaints from employees. She joined Paramount in 2004 and became president of its television division five years ago. Under her leadership, Paramount supplied shows including "13 Reasons Why" and "The Alienist" to cable and streaming outlets.
Jim Cramer anticipates more gains for shares of Disney and Comcast as the companies' battle over Twenty-First Century Fox's assets comes to a close.
Jim Cramer anticipates more gains for shares of Disney and Comcast as the companies' battle over Twenty-First Century Fox's assets comes to a close.
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Jim Cramer anticipates more gains for shares of Disney and Comcast as the companies' battle over Twenty-First Century Fox's assets comes to a close.
LONDON, July 19- Scandinavia's largest telecom operator, Telia, was close to sealing a deal on Thursday to acquire the broadcasting and streaming media business of Swedish publishing firm Bonnier AB, sources familiar with negotiations said. Telia has pushed for a deal valued below the 10-12 billion Swedish crown range that local media reported in May, one...
"Saturday Night Live" is temporarily pulled in China amid a crackdown on content.
LONDON, July 18- The number of Britons subscribing to TV services like Netflix, Amazon and Sky's NOW TV, has overtaken traditional satellite and cable TV for the first time, media regulator Ofcom said on Wednesday. Ofcom Chief Executive Sharon White said the rapid change in what we watch and how we watch had profound implications for the UK television industry.
Jim Cramer breaks down his theories on why shares of Netflix were able to pare their losses after the company's second-quarter earnings report failed to appease investors.
Jim Cramer breaks down his theories on why shares of Netflix were able to pare their losses after the company's second-quarter earnings report failed to appease investors.
Jim Cramer breaks down his theories on why shares of Netflix were able to pare their losses after the company's second-quarter earnings report failed to appease investors.
The plunge in Netflix shares following its disappointing quarterly results has many investors poring over Wall Street analysis, wondering if the other so-called "FANG" stocks may also be due for a slowdown.
Jim Cramer spots a chance to invest in the FANG and subscription-service stocks after what he calls a "disappointing" quarter from Netflix.
Jim Cramer spots a chance to invest in the FANG and subscription-service stocks after what he calls a "disappointing" quarter from Netflix.
Jim Cramer spots a chance to invest in the FANG and subscription-service stocks after what he calls a "disappointing" quarter from Netflix.
Though largely a symbolic title, it hints at the growing competition in streaming and original content.
