Paramount

CNBC “Last Call” host Brian Sullivan drew a comparison between Paramount‘s (NASDAQ:PARA) recent earnings call and Led Zeppelin‘s iconic song, “Stairway to Heaven.” What Happened: During CNBC’s “Last Call on Monday, Sullivan humorously pointed out,...

As Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) navigates through a potential merger with Skydance Media, investor concerns are surfacing regarding the deal’s fairness and the exploration of alternative options. What Happened: Some investors of Paramount Global are voicing their unease over...

A sale of Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) could have varied outcomes for Shari Redstone, the controlling shareholder, and other investors in the entertainment giant. National Amusements, controlled by Redstone and has a significant voting stake in Paramount, is in exclusive negotiations to sell...

As the Super Bowl LVIII was about to commence, Paramount+ users encountered technical glitches, leaving them unable to access the pregame coverage. The streaming service, owned by Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA), reportedly experienced issues such as slow loading, frozen screens, and audio problems...

The Hollywood strike, which has lasted for months, is nearing its end, and it’s the right time to reflect on the shows that faced disruption during this period. What Happened: Negotiations between the major film and television studios and the striking writers from the ...

Highly-awaited Martin Scorsese film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is slated for a global release on October 20, 2023, foregoing its limited theatrical run. What Happened: As reported by AppleInsider on Tuesday, the film will stream on Apple TV+, shifting from its original plan of limited...

ViacomCBS Inc (NASDAQ: VIAC) shares are plummeting after the company reported weak earnings results, despite better-than-expected revenue and solid streaming numbers.  What Happened: ViacomCBS reported quarterly revenue of $8 billion, which beat the $7.49 billion estimate, but the global media...

Movie theaters in the U.S. are on pace to hit as high as $6 billion in sales this year, but that still would only be the same level as in 1982, adjusted for inflation, Bloomberg reported. Slow Rebound: Gathering data from Boxoffice Pro, Bloomberg said U.S. box office sales will still be below 2019...

For the first time ever, Macquarie is recommending Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) and said the telecom is making the right investments in data and technology. The Analyst Analyst Tim Nollen upgraded Viacom from Neutral to Outperform with a price target lifted from $34 to $37. The Thesis The...

Macquarie Research analysts never recommended owning Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB)'s stock, but the firm is taking a "tougher stance" against the company in 2018 — and the entire ad-supported media sector. The Analyst Macquarie Research's Tim Nollen downgraded Viacom ...

From the studio that brought you “The Godfather,” “Titanic” and “Forrest Gump” comes an all-new title: “Paramount's Paramount Blow.” Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA) (NASDAQ: VIAB) subsidiary Paramount Pictures announced Tuesday the end of its...

Media giant Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) will release its first-quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday. Consensus estimates stand at $3.18 billion in revenues with EPS expected to come in at $0.83. Loop Capital has raised its price target on Viacom to $38 from $37 and maintains a Hold...

M&A has been the key theme for media and internet stocks in 2016. In a new note, BMO analyst Daniel Salmon gives his take on the potential deals running through the rumor mill. According to Salmon, a potential merger between Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) and CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) could make...

Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) left investors more anxious after the media company cut its dividend and fourth quarter earnings guidance, and announced the exit of interim CEO Tom Dooley. The company slashed its quarterly dividend in half, from $0.40 to $0.20, which will save about $80 million per...

Wells Fargo's call for a dividend suspension for Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) could come as a rude shock for income investors. However, the firm sees the move as logical. In a research note published Tuesday, Wells Fargo argues for a suspension of dividend rather than a cut, given the balance sheet...