Warner Bros. rejects Paramount’s $20/share takeover bid as too low

Posted on 12/10/2025 by admin

**Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s $20/Share Takeover Bid as Too Low**

*By Akash Pandey | October 12, 2025, 10:59 AM*

Warner Bros. Discovery has turned down an initial takeover offer from Paramount Global, considering the proposed $20 per share bid too low. According to Bloomberg News, Warner Bros. rejected the offer in recent weeks, prompting Paramount to explore alternative strategies to pursue the acquisition.

### Paramount Weighs Next Steps

Paramount is now evaluating various options to move forward, including potentially raising its bid or seeking financial backing from partners such as Apollo Global Management. Under CEO David Ellison’s leadership, Paramount is also contemplating going directly to Warner Bros.’ shareholders to pressure the company into accepting the offer.

CNBC recently reported that ongoing talks between the two companies remain stalled over disagreements on price. Making the offer public and addressing shareholders directly could be a tactic Paramount employs to advance the deal.

### Market Snapshot

As of last Friday, Warner Bros.’ shares closed at $17.10, valuing the company at approximately $42.3 billion. Paramount’s shares stood at $17 each, giving it a market cap of around $18.6 billion.

### Leadership and Strategic Moves at Paramount

David Ellison, son of billionaire Larry Ellison, took the helm of Paramount in August following an $8 billion merger with his production company, Skydance Media. Paramount’s portfolio includes CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, and its iconic film studio.

In efforts to strengthen its bid for Warner Bros., Paramount has been in discussions with alternative asset manager Apollo Global Management for potential financial support.

### Warner Bros.’ Planned Business Split

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. is preparing to split into two separate businesses: one focusing on cable TV and the other on streaming and studio operations. This restructuring is expected to be completed next year.

Warner Bros.’ CEO David Zaslav believes that by separating streaming and studios from the debt-heavy cable networks, the company can achieve a significant premium for these assets. Convincing Zaslav to sell before this separation occurs will be a critical hurdle for Ellison and Paramount.

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The evolving negotiations between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global highlight the complexities of major media consolidations amid changing market dynamics and strategic realignments.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/paramount-s-20-per-share-offer-for-warner-bros-rejected/story

連休明けの東京市場は大荒れか　「高市トレード」に暗雲

Posted on 11/10/2025 by admin

経済｜連休明けの東京市場は大荒れか「高市トレード」に暗雲

2025年10月11日 21:56（10月11日 21:58 更新）

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連休明けの10月14日に控える東京株式市場が大荒れとなる可能性が浮上しています。

日経平均株価（日経225種株価指数）の動向に大きな影響を与える日経平均先物は、11日に大阪取引所で大幅安となりました。また、10日の米国市場では主要な株価指数がそろって下落しており、海外市場の影響も懸念されています。

特に注目されているのが、「高市トレード」と称される動きに暗雲が立ち込めている点です。詳細な動向については、引き続き市場の動きを注視する必要があります。

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$19B: Cryptocurrency market suffers biggest single-day wipeout in history

Posted on 11/10/2025 by admin

**$19B: Cryptocurrency Market Suffers Biggest Single-Day Wipeout in History**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 11, 2025, 05:28 PM*

The cryptocurrency market has experienced its largest single-day wipeout ever, with over $19 billion liquidated in a massive sell-off. This sharp downturn was triggered by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on “any and all critical software” imports from China, an unexpected move that sent digital assets into a downward spiral.

### Market Impact: Over 1.6 Million Traders Affected

According to data from Coinglass, more than 1.6 million traders have been impacted over the last 24 hours. On Friday alone, over $7 billion worth of positions were liquidated in less than an hour. Coinglass also noted that the total liquidation figure might be higher, as exchanges do not always report these orders in real-time.

### Tariff Implications and Market Concerns

The tariff announcement follows China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth minerals—essential components in global manufacturing and technology. The US has described China’s move as “extraordinarily aggressive.”

Brian Strugats, head trader at Multicoin Capital, highlighted that the market focus is now shifting towards counterparty exposure and the risk of a wider contagion effect in the crypto market. Some analysts estimate that total liquidations could surpass $30 billion.

### Crypto Performance: Bitcoin and Ethereum Hit Hard

In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum have suffered significant losses. Bitcoin dropped 7.6% to $112,394.31, while Ethereum plunged over 13% to $3,793, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin faced heavy liquidations totaling around $9.5 billion after failing to hold the $120,000 support level. Other major cryptocurrencies also experienced considerable declines following the tariff announcement.

### Investment Advice: Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Despite the volatility, Edul Patel, CEO of Mudrex, views the current market conditions as a good opportunity for investors to build long-term positions. He emphasized that while short-term selling pressure is intense, the overall market sentiment remains bullish.

“These declines could be used to gradually build long-term positions, especially in fundamentally strong assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum,” Patel advised.

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As the market reacts to geopolitical tensions and policy shifts, investors are encouraged to remain informed and consider strategic positions in top cryptocurrencies.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/why-cryptocurrency-market-is-seeing-a-wipeout/story

【オープンAIに15兆円投資】ブーム加速へ顧客囲い込み　米エヌビディア独占懸念も

Posted on 11/10/2025 by admin

2025/10/11 9:53 （2025/10/11 9:56 更新）

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米半導体大手エヌビディアが、対話型の生成人工知能（AI）「チャットGPT」を手がける新興企業オープンAIに最大1千億ドル（約15兆円）を投資する方針を表明しました。AI向け半導体を供給する主要顧客としての関係が一層強化される見通しです。

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Israeli spyware maker NSO acquired by US investment group

Posted on 11/10/2025 by admin

**Israeli Spyware Maker NSO Acquired by US Investment Group**

*By Akash Pandey | October 11, 2025, 10:59 AM*

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A US investment group has acquired the Israeli spyware manufacturer NSO Group, the company notorious for creating the iPhone spyware Pegasus. This acquisition was confirmed by NSO spokesperson Oded Hershowitz, who told TechCrunch that “an American investment group has invested tens of millions of dollars in the company and has acquired controlling ownership.” However, Hershowitz did not reveal the exact amount or the identities of the investors involved.

### Deal Details: NSO’s Core Operations to Stay in Israel

The confirmation follows a report by Israeli tech news site Calcalist, which stated that a group led by Hollywood producer Robert Simonds had agreed to purchase the surveillance technology company for tens of millions of dollars.

Despite the change in ownership, Hershowitz assured that NSO Group’s headquarters and core operations will remain in Israel. The company will continue to operate under the supervision and regulation of relevant Israeli authorities.

### Major Leadership Change

As part of the acquisition deal, NSO’s co-founder and executive chairman Omri Lavie will step down from his role. This marks a significant leadership transition for the company. Neither Lavie, Simonds, nor Simonds’ Hollywood company STX Entertainment have publicly commented on this development yet.

### Controversies Surrounding NSO Group

NSO Group has been at the center of numerous controversies since its inception. Its spyware has been linked to targeting journalists, dissidents, and human rights defenders through government customers in several countries, including India, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

In 2021, the US Commerce Department banned American companies from trading with NSO after it was discovered that the company had targeted a dozen US government officials abroad.

### Concerns Over the Acquisition

John Scott-Railton, a senior researcher at Citizen Lab who has spent over a decade investigating abuses of NSO’s spyware, expressed serious concerns regarding the acquisition. He questioned the trustworthiness of someone like Robert Simonds overseeing a company with such a controversial history.

“This dictator tech does not belong anywhere near Americans or our constitutionally protected rights or freedoms,” Scott-Railton stated.

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The future of NSO under new American ownership remains to be closely watched, especially given the company’s troubled past and global impact on privacy and human rights.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/us-investment-group-acquires-controversial-israeli-spyware-maker-nso-group/story

SM Investments wins 17th sustainability leadership award from The Asset

Posted on 11/10/2025 by admin

MANILA, Philippines — SM Investments Corp. won its 17th consecutive Platinum Award at The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards. This event was organized by Hong Kong-based The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.

The Asset Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards spotlight companies that have successfully tackled today’s business complexities and demonstrated how integrating sustainability principles strengthens long-term business resilience and investor confidence.

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https://business.inquirer.net/552235/sm-investments-wins-17th-sustainability-leadership-award-from-the-asset

［長崎県］暗号資産取引で詐欺、3100万円被害

Posted on 10/10/2025 by admin

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title: 長崎県で暗号資産取引の詐欺被害、3100万円の被害額
date: 2025-10-11 06:00
categories: [社会, 長崎県]
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長崎県警時津署によると、長崎・平戸市の60代女性が暗号資産取引を巡る投資詐欺に遭い、約2074万円の被害を受けました。

この詐欺は、SNSで知り合った人物から暗号資産をだまし取られる形で行われたものです。被害総額は約3100万円にのぼるとみられています。

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薄毛治療、62億円申告漏れ　「麻生美容クリニック」

Posted on 09/10/2025 by admin

2025年10月10日 9:53（2025年10月10日 9:54 更新）

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薄毛治療の「AGAスキンクリニック」や美容医療の「東京美容外科」などを全国で展開している「麻生美容クリニックグループ」が、大阪国税局の税務調査を受け、2023年までの約5年間で計約62億円の申告漏れを指摘されました。

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DigiPlus taps Bayad Center as payment channel

Posted on 09/10/2025 by admin

MANILA, Philippines – After banking regulators shut down its access to e-wallets like GCash, DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has found an alternative payment platform for its online gaming clients.

DigiPlus’ flagship games can now have their accounts topped up through the bills payment service provider Bayad Center’s branches across the country. The company says this move will ensure “safe and reliable” services for its users.
https://business.inquirer.net/551854/digiplus-taps-bayad-center-as-payment-channel

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Warner Bros. rejects Paramount’s $20/share takeover bid as too low

連休明けの東京市場は大荒れか　「高市トレード」に暗雲

経済｜連休明けの東京市場は大荒れか「高市トレード」に暗雲

$19B: Cryptocurrency market suffers biggest single-day wipeout in history

【オープンAIに15兆円投資】ブーム加速へ顧客囲い込み　米エヌビディア独占懸念も

Israeli spyware maker NSO acquired by US investment group

SM Investments wins 17th sustainability leadership award from The Asset

［長崎県］暗号資産取引で詐欺、3100万円被害

薄毛治療、62億円申告漏れ　「麻生美容クリニック」

DigiPlus taps Bayad Center as payment channel

経済｜連休明けの東京市場は大荒れか 「高市トレード」に暗雲

経済｜連休明けの東京市場は大荒れか「高市トレード」に暗雲