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20 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: July 20, 2026.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order sought by a coalition of 12 Democratic-led states, halting one of the biggest media mergers in history just weeks before it was set to close.
The antitrust suit, led by California's attorney general, defies the Justice Department's approval and seeks to stop what one official called the largest merger in Hollywood history.
DOJ clearance marks important milestone for media mega-deal, though state challenges could still emerge.
The massive media deal will unite two major movie studios and place CNN under the same corporate umbrella as CBS News.
Media giant alleges streaming rival is trying to poison regulators and stakeholders against its planned acquisition of Warner Bros.
The deal will create one of the largest real estate companies in the U.S. with more than 180,000 rental apartments.
Each Dominion share would convert into roughly 0.8 shares of Florida-based NextEra, valuing the deal at about $76 a share and creating the largest U.S. utility ever, with a regulated footprint stretching from Florida into Virginia's Data Center Alley.
WatchCEO John Ketchum says surging AI data-center power demand drove the largest acquisition in U.S. power-sector history, with closing targeted for mid-to-late 2027.
The media giant reports massive losses linked to restructuring costs and a Netflix termination fee that Paramount agreed to pay but remains on WBD's books until the deal closes.
Five additional states challenge massive television station consolidation that would create dominant local news powerhouse.
The approval clears a major hurdle for the entertainment industry consolidation, though the complex merger still faces additional regulatory reviews.
Scott Kirby reveals American rejected the proposal, saying "without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."
Multibillion-dollar entertainment deal clears major hurdle as investors back industry consolidation.
Massive entertainment industry consolidation clears major hurdle as stockholders back multibillion-dollar acquisition deal.
Stockholder vote clears another major hurdle for the multibillion-dollar entertainment industry consolidation deal.
Landmark entertainment industry deal clears another hurdle as shareholders vote to approve multibillion-dollar acquisition.
Paramount Skydance chief makes surprise appearance at CinemaCon to reassure theater owners about studio's planned acquisition.
American issued the statement after reports emerged that United's CEO had discussed potential consolidation with the Trump administration.
Jane Fonda, Joaquin Phoenix and over 1,000 entertainment professionals protest Skydance's proposed takeover, citing concerns about industry consolidation.
Spice giant will pay combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads in massive food industry consolidation.