The Pour Over Warner Bros. Bidding War, $12B Farmers Aid, SCOTUS Case on Independent Agencies, & More | 12.10.25
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Dec 10, 2025 Paramount is making waves with a massive $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros., igniting a competitive tussle with Netflix. The Trump administration is stepping in with a $12 billion aid package for farmers, raising questions about its impact on exports. The Supreme Court grapples with arguments about presidential power through the lens of an FTC commissioner removal case. Meanwhile, Australia enforces a social media ban for kids under 16, and Ukraine stands firm against concessions in peace talks with Russia.
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High-Stakes Studio Takeover Battle
- Paramount launched a $108.4B hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging Netflix's earlier offer.
- The competing offers hinge on different valuation assumptions about cable networks and spin-offs.
Aid Is Temporary; Markets Matter More
- The administration framed the $12 billion package as one-time certainty funded by tariff revenue for hit farmers.
- Expect farmers to prefer sustainable market access over temporary government checks.
SCOTUS May Shift Agency Independence
- The Supreme Court signaled it may expand presidential removal power over independent agencies.
- A decision could reshape agency independence but may not automatically affect all bodies like the Fed.
