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A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one

CNBC Business August 24, 2026 · 12:07 pm Read Original
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Paramount's proposed merger with WBD is delayed while an antitrust lawsuit plays out. The holdup could mean a freeze across the media industry.

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Source CNBC Business
Published Aug 24, 2026 · 12:07 pm
Article ID 7sywlpk
Original URL Open source
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