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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street futures, markets firm ahead of key US data; reports point to Netflix–Warner Bros talks

U.S. equity futures are rising as traders anticipate key inflation data and consumer sentiment reports. Additionally, Netflix is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire significant assets from Warner Bros Discovery, potentially reshaping the media landscape.

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Epoch Investment Partners Inc. Trims Position in AstraZeneca PLC $AZN

Epoch Investment Partners Inc. reduced its AstraZeneca PLC holdings by 33.7% in Q2, owning 1,323,269 shares worth $92.47 million. AstraZeneca's stock opened at $90.03, with a 52-week range of $61.24-$94.01. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus price target of $91.67. AstraZeneca reported Q3 EPS of $1.19, beating estimates, with revenue up 12% year-over-year.

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First Trust Advisors LP Sells 21,347 Shares of Amgen Inc. $AMGN

First Trust Advisors LP reduced its stake in Amgen Inc. by 3.8% in Q2, selling 21,347 shares. Amgen's stock opened at $340.16, with a market cap of $183.17 billion. The company reported Q3 earnings of $5.64 per share, beating estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $2.38. Insiders sold shares, including EVP Murdo Gordon and SVP Rachna Khosla.

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Netflix wins the bidding war for Warner Bros.

Netflix has won the bidding war to acquire Warner Bros.' studio and streaming business, including HBO Max and rights to brands like Harry Potter and DC Comics, for $30 a share. The deal, which includes a $5 billion break-up fee, must clear regulatory hurdles. Netflix's bid surpassed those from Comcast, Paramount, Amazon, and Apple. This acquisition marks a significant shift for Netflix, as it will now manage one of Hollywood's largest and oldest studios, including its theatrical business.

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The king of streaming "swallows" a century-old Hollywood establishment: Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. film production business and HBO Max

Warner Bros. Discovery has entered exclusive negotiations with Netflix to sell its film studio and HBO Max streaming service, with Warner Bros.' iconic content providing a strong programming resource for Netflix. Netflix's offer of $30 per share implies an equity valuation of Warner's assets of up to $75 billion, and the combined user base of approximately 450 million will raise significant antitrust concerns

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