PSKY-WBD $110B Merger To Close In ‘Approximately Two Weeks,’ Says CEO After Settlement With State Prosecutors

In a Monday memo obtained by Business Insider, Ellison said settlements with 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America had given the company “complete clearance for this merger and can move toward closing.” The deal had been delayed since July, when California Attorney General Rob Bonta led a coalition of 12 states, … Read more

Kerala flash flood: CM visits victims’ families, promises protection

Following a deadly flash flood in Malappuram’s Kottappuzha River, Kerala CM VD Satheesan visited victims’ families. The death toll has risen to five, with one person still missing. The CM vowed to take precautions to protect the area. CM Visits Victims’ Families, Vows Action Following the devastating flash flood at TK Colony along the Kottappuzha … Read more

Warring urges Jaishankar to summon US, UK envoys over Sikh attacks

Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has written to EAM S Jaishankar, raising concern over recent racial attacks on Sikhs in the US and UK, and urged him to summon diplomats from the respective countries to convey India’s ‘strong resentment’. Ludhiana MP and Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has written to External … Read more

Jaishankar meets Swiss FM, Nauru President at UNGA; discusses ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Switzerland’s Foreign Minister and Nauru’s President at the 81st UNGA. Discussions focused on strengthening economic ties via the India-EFTA pact and enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held separate meetings with Switzerland Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and Nauru President David Adeang on the sidelines of … Read more

AFRM Stock Rises Overnight: Affirm CEO Says AI Won’t Put Human Underwriters ‘Out Of Business’

Affirm CEO Max Levchin said in an interview with CNBC that while human underwriters “could never do what we’re doing with transformers,” they would not replace them completely. Affirm’s transformer-based underwriting model is designed to initially approve additional eligible applicants, including consumers with limited credit histories or no FICO scores. Levchin said in the interview … Read more

Thane: Clash over Ganpati idol procession, case against 70-80 people

A dispute over which Ganpati idol would proceed first during an immersion procession in Thane’s Titwala escalated into a physical clash. Police have registered a case against 70-80 people from both groups, including a BJP corporator and members of the UBT Sena. A dispute broke out between two groups in Thane’s Titwala over which group’s … Read more

Nasdaq Ends Nearly 3% Higher As AI Stocks Pop, AMD Enters $1 Trillion Club — AMD, ARM, META, AMZN, PSKY In Focus

Advanced Micro Devices added about 10% and hit $1 trillion in market cap. The S&P 500 ended Monday 1.5% higher, while the Nasdaq 100 added 2.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.7%. Paramount Skydance settled lawsuits brought by 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild trade union related to its Warner Bros. … Read more