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Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approved by FCC, DOJ as Lawsuits Threaten $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Approved by FCC, DOJ as Lawsuits Threaten $6.2 Billion Local TV Deal

Nexstar Media Group completed its $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna on Thursday, creating the largest owner of local U.S. TV stations after receiving clearance from the FCC and Justice Department. The FCC granted a waiver allowing Nexstar to reach about 80% of TV households, despite a 39% cap. California and seven other states sued to block the deal, citing antitrust concerns. Nexstar will operate 265 stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
20 March 2026
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Nexstar-Tegna Merger Hit by 8-State Lawsuit, Threatening $6.2 Billion TV Deal

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Hit by 8-State Lawsuit, Threatening $6.2 Billion TV Deal

California and seven other states sued to block Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, saying it would create the largest U.S. local TV owner and drive up pay-TV costs. The complaint, filed in Sacramento federal court, says the merger would combine rival stations in 31 markets and control 221 Big Four affiliates. DirecTV filed a separate antitrust suit Thursday. Nexstar and Tegna did not comment.
19 March 2026
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Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar shares surged 14.3% to $252.88 Monday after former President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr backed its proposed Tegna takeover. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Feb. 10 on broadcast ownership rules, including the 39% national cap. Tegna and other TV broadcasters also rose. Investors await regulatory signals and Nexstar’s Feb. 26 earnings.
9 February 2026
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Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Nvidia shares fell sharply on August 19, 2025, as a tech selloff pulled the Nasdaq down 1.5%. President Trump met Ukraine’s president and pledged U.S. support for Ukraine’s security in any peace deal. The U.S. Commerce Department expanded 232 tariffs to 407 new categories, affecting over $200 billion in imports. New Zealand’s central bank cut rates to 3.00%, sending the kiwi dollar to $0.584.
20 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Slide as US-Iran Halt Calms Hostilities, Oil Prices Rise
    June 29, 2026, 1:14 AM EDT. Asian stocks showed uncertainty on Monday as recent hostilities between the United States and Iran were paused, easing tensions that had threatened a fragile interim peace deal. Oil prices climbed amid lingering geopolitical concerns. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar held close to a one-year high, reflecting investor caution in the face of fluctuating market dynamics. The pause in US-Iran conflict offers temporary relief but leaves oil and currency markets sensitive to potential future developments.

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Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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