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Media & Entertainment

Can the Murdochs Hang on to News Corp?

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A recapitalization plan would end News Corp’s dual-class share structure, which gives the Murdoch family outsized control of the company.

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Artificial Intelligence

Perplexity Wants Its Next Stage of Growth, Legal Troubles Be Damned

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Perplexity is looking for a few hundred million more dollars to scale its burgeoning business — oh, and maybe cover some pesky legal fees.

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Real Estate

Murdoch’s REA Group Abandons Takeover Bid for Rightmove

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News Corp subsidiary REA Group abandoned its monthlong quest to take control of Rightmove, which rejected four “unattractive” bids.

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Media & Entertainment

Activist Investor Calls Out Murdoch Family Drama

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On Monday, the Murdoch family was once again asked the $15 billion question: Who will take over the company after Rupert is no longer around?

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is Growing a Stable of Allies

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Adding as many corporate friends as possible is probably helpful in the face of mounting regulator unease.

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Media & Entertainment

Can Hollywood Reboot the Bundle?

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Hollywood may be rethinking its business model of direct-to-consumer, a la carte streaming services — meaning the bundle may be back.

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Media & Entertainment

Rupert Murdoch Steps Back from Fox, News Corp

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Unfortunately for the Lachlan Murdoch there is not much by way of peace in the kingdom, and indications are this may be a short reigns.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

Tucker Finally Taught Us Something, After All

It’s not enough to have the ear of presidents and governors, if you are propagating lies.

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Markets

Salesforce, Colgate Fend Off Wave of Activist Attacks

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Hedge Funds

Rupert Murdoch Becomes The Lord of The Lord of the Rings

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