Paramount (PSKY) seeks FCC approval to permit foreign investors to indirectly hold in excess of 25% Paramount's equity as part of Warner Bros deal funding

Paramount's move to seek FCC approval for allowing foreign investors to hold over 25% of its equity is significant for both their capital structure and the potential funding for the Warner Bros deal.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Apr 2026, 15:40 UTCOn the live feed at 15:20 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US Secretary of Defense Hegseth is to testify to the Senate Panel on Thursday on the budget request, Punchbowl reports

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Amazon (AMZN) signs multi-year deal with Harpo Entertainment for exclusive Oprah Podcast rights

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Paramount (PSKY) seeks FCC approval to permit foreign investors to indirectly hold in excess of 25% Paramount's equity as part of Warner Bros deal funding

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Iran has presented regional mediators with a new offer to stop its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a full end to the war and a lifting of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, according to WSJ citing sources

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Pentagon adds new Gemini (GOOG) models to its AI portal

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This could facilitate access to a broader pool of investment, thus enhancing their financial flexibility, though it raises questions about regulatory scrutiny and competitive positioning in the media landscape. Watch for market reactions regarding investor sentiment towards such regulatory shifts and the implications for deals in the sector.

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