US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers

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The US Justice Department has cleared Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight-month antitrust review. The DOJ said the combination is unlikely to harm competition and could increase competition across streaming, television, and film. Paramount still needs additional approvals, including from the Federal Communications Commission, before it can close the deal. The transaction remains controversial because regulators and lawmakers are still examining foreign investor participation and possible media concentration concerns.

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