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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav filed to sell just over 4 million WBD shares, worth more than $114 million, as Paramount’s merger moves forward. The sale occurs amid a window that allows executives involved in deal talks to divest, and follows several other top WBD executives selling seven-figure amounts; the broader context includes WBD ending Netflix talks and agreeing to a Paramount sale.
Paramount paid Netflix a $2.8 billion termination fee after Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger talks with Paramount stalled; Netflix disclosed the payment in an SEC filing, effectively ending Netflix’s Warner deal as WBD pushes forward with its own mega-deal.
GameStop lists 471 stores as closed with no reopening date, including Western New York locations such as Buffalo University Plaza, Depew, Lockport, Rochester Eastridge, Victor Crossing and Webster; the company had told the SEC it would close a significant number of stores in fiscal 2025, following 590 closures in the prior year, with no official closure list released yet.
GameStop is shuttering about 410 US locations (with 11 more planned) as part of a broad cost-cutting plan, extending a trend of store reductions and international downsizing noted in its December 2025 SEC filing; the move comes as the retailer continues to redefine its strategy after a 2021 market surge and amid failed NFT/crypto pivots. The filing also mentions a potential payout of up to $35 billion in stock options to CEO Ryan Cohen if GameStop hits a $100 billion market cap.
Electronic Arts has announced that following its $55 billion buyout by a consortium including Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, there will be no immediate changes to its workforce or culture, and the company expects to maintain its strategic direction and leadership during the transition.
Intel announced in an SEC filing that former President Trump's plan for the U.S. government to take a stake in the company could pose significant business risks, including potential loss of sales and international backlash.
UnitedHealth disclosed it is under criminal and civil investigation by the Department of Justice related to its Medicare practices, following media reports and ongoing probes, but maintains confidence in its compliance and practices amid a tumultuous year for the company.
Trump Media & Technology Group has filed with the SEC to launch a 'Crypto Blue Chip ETF' that will hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other cryptocurrencies, reflecting its deeper involvement in the crypto space amid rising Bitcoin prices and fluctuating stock performance.
Yorkville America Digital has filed an application for a Truth Social Bitcoin ETF with the SEC, following a recent rule change application by NYSE, as part of Trump Media's broader involvement in crypto projects, including NFT collections and a stablecoin initiative.
U.S. President Donald Trump's social media company, Truth Social, has filed necessary documents with the SEC to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, potentially joining other major offerings like BlackRock and Fidelity, with a decision expected by January.
NYSE Arca has filed paperwork with the SEC to launch the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, a fund that would track bitcoin's price, issued by Trump Media & Technology Group, in partnership with Yorkville America Digital, pending regulatory approval.
REX Shares and Osprey Funds are filing with the SEC to launch staking ETFs for Ethereum and Solana, which will offer holders token rewards from staking while tracking the underlying assets. These funds will operate as C corporations for tax purposes and aim to provide regulated custody and staking support, marking a significant step in crypto ETF development despite regulatory hurdles. The funds are expected to have annual expenses of around 1.3-1.4% and could accelerate the approval process for similar products.
Patrick Orlando, former CEO of the SPAC that took Trump Media public, has sold nearly all his shares, reducing his stake from 5.4% to less than 0.01%, according to SEC filings. This follows a legal ruling granting him additional shares just before the lockup period ended. The sale raises concerns about investor confidence, although Trump Media's stock has surged since the lockup expiration. Other early investors, Andrew Litinsky and Wes Moss, also sold significant shares after legal disputes with the company.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk apologized after some laid-off employees received incorrectly low severance packages, following the company's announcement of a 10% job cut. The issue was brought to Musk's attention, prompting immediate correction. With over 140,400 employees, the layoffs could affect up to 14,000 people. Tesla cited the need to streamline operations amid rapid growth and technological advancements. This comes as the company reported a decline in quarterly deliveries and prepares for the launch of its next-generation vehicle platform.
Trump Media's stock plunged 18.3% after the company filed to register millions of additional shares, wiping hundreds of millions of dollars from its value and erasing 60% of its initial valuation. The drop came as the company proposed to release 21.4 million shares of common stock, leading to concerns about devaluing existing shareholders' stock. This decline coincided with the start of Donald Trump's criminal trial, where he faces 34 felony counts, although the share price fall is not directly related to the trial. Trump Media merged with Digital World Acquisition Corp to go public in March, but its share value has since plummeted, with shares now selling for less than half their opening day value.