Wall Street Eyes Musk’s SEC Deal and Other Legal Moves Today

Judge Sparkle Sooknanan signed off on the SEC’s settlement with Elon Musk, clearing the way for the deal over his slow disclosure of buying Twitter shares. But in her order, Sooknanan flagged concerns, saying courts aren’t just “a rubber stamp.” She pointed out the terms: a Musk trust puts up $1.5 million, while the SEC said Musk’s delay let him pocket $150 million.

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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Cleared by DOJ, Faces More Reviews

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Cleared by DOJ, Faces More Reviews

Paramount Skydance got the go-ahead from the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division for its planned Warner Bros. Discovery deal. The agency said the merger won’t hurt competition or consumers in streaming, linear TV, or film production and distribution. The Antitrust Division said it looked at over 2 million documents from more than 80 custodians, plus data and industry feedback.
14 June 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Holds Below $31 Deal Price After DOJ Clears Paramount Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Holds Below $31 Deal Price After DOJ Clears Paramount Merger

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. shares moved higher but stayed well below Paramount Skydance’s agreed takeover price after the U.S. Justice Department closed its antitrust investigation into the proposed media merger. The latest available quote showed Nasdaq-listed WBD at $26.98, up $0.12, with intraday volume of about 16.2 million shares and a market value near $67.2 billion.
13 June 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery Move on Watch for Monday as Market Eyes Next Step

Warner Bros. Discovery Move on Watch for Monday as Market Eyes Next Step

Paramount Skydance Deal Faces Heat, Warner Bros. Discovery Drops Again Warner Bros. Discovery shares edged lower before the new week, with the Paramount Skydance takeover move facing new hurdles as Hollywood labor groups protested the $110 billion tie-up and states moved toward an antitrust suit. The Nasdaq-listed WBD stock finished Friday at $26.24 after dropping 2.81%, then eased to $26.13 in lighter after-hours action.
7 June 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 19.05.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 20, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Valuation and Risks of Top 5 FTSE 100 Stocks After Over 100% Gains May 20, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT. The FTSE 100’s top performers over the past year include miners Fresnillo, Endeavour Mining, Glencore, and Antofagasta, all with gains exceeding 100%. Polar Capital Technology Trust trails with 97%. Despite strong rallies, valuation metrics suggest limited upside, especially due to sector-specific risks. Endeavour Mining stands out with a relatively low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.7 compared to peers, supported by strong cash flow and earnings growth.
19 May 2026
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Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Faces New California Antitrust Test as Lawmakers Push Bonta

Paramount’s $111 Billion Warner Bros Deal Faces A New California Threat

Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery is facing fresh scrutiny after California Democrats in Congress and press-freedom advocates pushed back, injecting uncertainty around a deal both firms are hoping to finalize by late September. Now, there’s a real possibility that state officials, shareholders, or the FCC might throw up hurdles.
10 May 2026
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Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Faces New California Antitrust Test as Lawmakers Push Bonta

Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Faces New California Antitrust Test as Lawmakers Push Bonta

Thirty-four Democratic members of Congress from California are pressing state Attorney General Rob Bonta to give Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery a hard look, flagging possible antitrust issues. In their letter, they’re asking Bonta to step in if he finds the deal could hurt competition—a key standard for regulators looking to stop mergers. Their push adds political firepower to a state review that’s shaping up as a significant hurdle for the $111 billion Hollywood tie-up.
8 May 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Hours From Paramount Vote That Could Redraw Hollywood

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Hours From Paramount Vote That Could Redraw Hollywood

Shareholders at Warner Bros. Discovery have until 11:59 p.m. EDT Wednesday to submit their proxies on Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion offer, with any missed votes automatically counting as opposition. Next up: a special meeting set for 10 a.m. Thursday. If investors approve the $31-a-share cash sale—championed by the board and outside advisers—regulatory clearance becomes the final hurdle.
22 April 2026
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GEICO Launches March Madness Trey McKenney Docuseries as New York Judge Keeps $2.7 Million Fraud Suit Alive

GEICO Launches March Madness Trey McKenney Docuseries as New York Judge Keeps $2.7 Million Fraud Suit Alive

GEICO is ramping up its March Madness campaign, rolling out a Paramount+ docuseries spotlighting Michigan freshman Trey McKenney. Almost in lockstep, a New York federal judge allowed most of GEICO’s $2.7 million no-fault billing racketeering and fraud case to proceed. The court decision and GEICO’s marketing blitz both arrived just as the NCAA tournament tipped off.
18 March 2026
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California antitrust probe throws fresh doubt on Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California antitrust probe throws fresh doubt on Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta says his office is actively investigating Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, cautioning the planned merger remains far from settled and pledging a “vigorous” review. The Guardian cited Alvaro Bedoya, ex-Federal Trade Commission commissioner, who believes state attorneys general “have a shot at stopping it.” Bill Baer, who once led antitrust at the Justice Department, described a possible multi-state lawsuit as a “real threat.”
5 March 2026
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Warner Bros Discovery stock in focus before the bell as Netflix’s Sarandos puts $27.75 cap on bid

Warner Bros Discovery stock in focus before the bell as Netflix’s Sarandos puts $27.75 cap on bid

Warner Bros. Discovery shares open Monday in the shadow of remarks from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who told Bloomberg he pulled back on the deal, unwilling to go above $27.75 a share for the assets in play. “I still believe in all the positives. I just believed in them up to $27.75 a share,” Sarandos said, per Business Insider. WBD closed Friday at $28.17, marking a 0.6% gain from the previous session.
2 March 2026
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Netflix stock price in focus: Warner Bros talks stir fresh questions for NFLX ahead of Tuesday trade

Netflix stock price in focus: Warner Bros talks stir fresh questions for NFLX ahead of Tuesday trade

Netflix shares are set for Tuesday’s open with fresh attention on its Warner Bros Discovery play. A new report indicates Warner’s board is considering reviving talks with Paramount Skydance, a rival bidder. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/warner-bros-weighs-reopening-sale-talks-with-paramount-bloomberg-news-reports-2026-02-15/
16 February 2026
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