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WBD, Paramount merger talk: Why a deal could be challenging

“Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global (PARA) CEO Bob Bakish about a potential deal, according to a report from Axios. Analysts have expected to see Paramount to engage in some sort of M&A activity this year, but the companies’ debt loads have raised some concerns. Yahoo Finance’s Seana Smith and Brad Smith report on some of the analyst commentary surrounding the news. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo […]

Apple will pull Watch 9, Ultra 2 from US stores by Dec. 24

Apple (AAPL) is set to comply with a recent ruling in an intellectual property dispute with medical firm Masimo—removing Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 from US stores by December 24th, and online, December 21st. What impact will this pull have on the tech giant? CFRA Research Senior Equity Analyst Angelo Zino joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in. Zino notes that despite the Apple Watch being the “bread and butter” for Apple during the holiday season, overall, the impact will be minimal. Zino expect a 2% negative impact on revenue, stating that this pull is “not something you want to see if you’re an investor, but nonetheless its something […]

What it’s like to work for the TSA amid the holiday travel rush

NBC News’ Tom Costello goes behind the scenes with TSA agents at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport as some 80,000 people pass through security amid the holiday travel rush. » Subscribe to NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: […]

Nightly News Full Broadcast – Dec. 20

President Biden weighs in after Colorado’s Supreme Court removes former President Trump from 2024 ballot; Israel says the mistakenly killed hostages had escaped Hamas 5 days earlier; 10 Americans were released from Venezuela in exchange for a Maduro ally; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Trump barred from Colorado ballot 04:25 Supreme Court’s potential impact on 2024 05:07 Israel: Slain hostages had escaped Hamas 06:35 Hamas: Gaza death toll surpasses 20,000 09:04 10 Americans freed in Venezuela prisoner swap 10:47 Sources: China’s Xi warned Biden on Taiwan 11:49 Dangerous weather on both coasts 12:26 TSA braces for Christmas travel rush 14:54 Patient death linked to monitoring failures 19:56 […]

Tesla vehicles were involved in more accidents than any other brand from Nov 2022- Nov 2023: Report

According to a new report from LendingTree, Tesla (TSLA) vehicles were involved in accidents at a higher rate than any other auto brand over the past year. Drivers of the EV were reportedly in 24 accidents per every 1,000 drivers. Yahoo Finance’s Akiko Fujita and Rachelle Akuffo break down the details. #Tesla #youtube #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on […]

Crypto riding ‘perfect storm’ of tailwinds heading into 2024: Fundstrat Global Advisors VP

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) shoots above $43,000 on Wednesday while US regulators continue to have conversations centered around the crypto space. Fundstrat Global Advisors VP of Digital Asset Strategy Sean Farrell outlines what the Federal Reserve’s expected monetary policy in 2024 could mean for cryptocurrencies and the likelihood of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot bitcoin ETF.”We have obviously… an ETF approval that is anticipated to come within a few weeks, which… I think should bring in a new cohort of investors into the fold, increase flows into digital assets,” Farrell says. #stockmarket #bitcoin #crypto About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management […]

Real estate 2024: Economists break down how lack of supply and mortgage rates will impact market

U.S. existing home sales squeaked past November forecasts, rising 0.8% for the month and bringing the seasonally adjusted annual rate to 3.82 million units sold. As much as the housing market needs fresh, first-time buyers to participate, inflated prices and elevated mortgage rates could still be squeezing prospective buyers from making a purchase. National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and Middleburg Communities Chief Economist Brad Case join Yahoo Finance Live anchors Brad Smith and Brooke DiPalma to weigh in on home price trends to expect in 2024 and beyond. Yun notes that mortgage rates have come down, which will bring more buyers but insists home sales performance […]

S&P 500 at most overbought level since September 2020, here’s what it could mean for investors

Stocks have rallied to reach their most overbought level in over three years. Yahoo Finance Market Reporter Jared Blikre examines the S&P 500 (^GSPC) as compared to the Magnificent Seven tech stocks, the S&P’s equal-weighted counterpart, and small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) #stockmarket #youtube #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance?lang=en […]

Mild recession is likely in 2024, strategist says

Inflation is cooling and Federal Reserve policymakers are indicating that there are rate cuts to come in 2024. But Wall Street is still at odds as to how the economy will shape up next year. Matt Stucky, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Senior Portfolio Strategist, joins Yahoo Finance’s Josh Schafer and Brad Smith to discuss his predictions and how he believes investors should remain cautious. Stucky lays out his reasons for rate cuts: “Typically when the Fed cuts, they don’t cut 25 basis points at a time. They tend to cut in response to economic weakness. It wouldn’t be surprising for us to see something chunkier than what the market is […]

Nightly News Full Broadcast – Dec. 19

Trump removed from 2024 ballot in Colorado, state’s supreme court rules; Parts of Northeast remain under flood alerts after monstrous storm; Massive volcanic eruption in Iceland threatening communities as lava spews; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 00:00 Intro 01:28 Trump disqualified from Colorado primary ballot 02:58 Deadly flood emergency in Northeast 05:28 Massive volcano eruption in Iceland 07:13 Red Sea showdown with Iran-backed rebels 09:51 Record migrant crossings at southern border 12:36 China earthquake kills at least 127 13:04 Apple pausing some watch sales amid dispute 14:47 Google to pay $700 million settlement 15:19 Controversial video series influencing schools 19:24 Sandra Day O’Connor remembered at service in Washington » Subscribe […]