Paramount's bid for WBD is partially financed by the fifth-wealthiest person in the world, Larry Ellison (Oracle), but Netflix wants WBD and has the blessing of the WBD board. Paramount won't get WBD unless Ellison comes back with HUGE money. WBD is up 20% in December.
One of the S&P's top performers in August. They're trying to buy Warners, but the deal is stalled by Washington.