Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition Paramount Skydance's Hostile Warner Bros. Bid, Nvidia Wins Trump's Approval to Sell Chips in China
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Dec 9, 2025 Valerie Teitel, a Bloomberg Markets reporter, dives into Paramount Skydance's aggressive $30 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring its implications for Netflix and media giants. Michael Barr, a Bloomberg correspondent, highlights Trump's controversial approval for Nvidia to ship AI chips to China, stirring trade policy discussions. The chat also touches on political ties in corporate maneuvers and anticipated shifts in the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates, setting the stage for market movements ahead.
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Hostile Bid Ups Stakes For Warner Bros.
- Paramount Skydance launched a hostile $30-a-share cash bid that tops Netflix's $27.75 offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
- The bid targets all of Warner while Netflix seeks only studios, HBO and streaming assets.
Trump OKs Nvidia Chip Sales To China
- President Trump approved Nvidia shipping H200 chips to China with a 25% surcharge to the U.S.
- The move may let Nvidia and peers regain lost Chinese revenue while limiting buyers to approved customers.
EU Probes Google Over AI Competition Risks
- The EU launched a probe into Google for possibly using its AI to disadvantage rivals and content creators.
- This follows a recent $3.5 billion fine over alleged ad-tech favoritism.