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Fox's $22 Billion Roku Deal Creates a Streaming Powerhouse, and an Antitrust Test

Fox Corporation plans to acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, enhancing its streaming capabilities. The acquisition awaits regulatory approval and is expected to close by mid-2027.

International Business Times UK

Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push

Fox Corp is acquiring Roku in a $22 billion deal. This move aims to combine Fox's content with Roku's streaming platform. The acquisition will give Fox access to millions of households. It is a significant step for Fox as viewers move online. The deal is expected to close in the…

The Economic Times

Fox Agrees To Acquire Roku In $22 Billion Deal As Media Companies Expand Streaming Reach

Fox Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire streaming platform and device maker Roku in a transaction valued at approximately $22 billion.

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US stocks: Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push

Fox Corporation has announced plans to acquire Roku for approximately $22 billion, a strategic partnership designed to integrate Fox's renowned sports and news programming with Roku's top-tier streaming technology. This move is poised to significantly expand Fox's online engagement and advertising reach.

The Economic Times

A right mess: how mining, media and political interests are combining to influence public debate in Australia

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart is bankrolling the acquisition of a 9.5% stake in Southern Cross Media by Bruce McWilliam, who worked for Murdoch’s News Corp for nine years and is also a former Seven Network executive.

The Conversation

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand

AAP

James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m

Deal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdings

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Share Repurchases and More Gains Ahead: The Bullish Price Surprise in Fox Stock Is Worth a Second Look Here

Both of Fox’s share classes were in yesterday’s top 10 bullish price surprises. In Fox’s case, its shares were up more than 7% due to a reasonably healthy quarterly report, suggesting more gains are in the cards. Here’s why.

Barchart

FOX Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

FOX (NASDAQ:FOX) reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $4 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $954 million, up 11% from a year earlier, as executives said distribution revenue growth, Fox News advertising strength and digital momentum helped offset the absence of last year’s Super Bowl broadcast. Exe

MarketBeat

Disappearing act: Tony Burke erased from Courier Mail as News Corp tabloid alters image

Home affairs minister vanishes from photo with Iranian women’s football players. Plus: Financial Review removes ‘incorrect’ opinion piece

The Guardian - AU

Hugh Jackman sings for Rupert Murdoch at billionaire’s 95th birthday party

Actor reportedly performed numbers from his 2017 film ‘The Greatest Showman’

The Independent UK

Dynasty: The Murdochs review – Netflix’s excellent documentary shows a family destroyed by business

4/5 Life imitates art in Netflix’s four-part documentary, with Piers Morgan and Rupert Murdoch coming under a searching spotlight

The Independent UK

Netflix to release four-part series about Rupert Murdoch’s family drama

‘Dynasty: The Murdochs’ will debut on the streamer on 13 March

The Guardian - US

The Australian throws 4,000-word tantrum at press council ruling as Drumgold waits for just one: sorry

Murdoch newspaper spits the dummy at press watchdog. Plus: some odd headlines about Michael Rowland’s ABC departure

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Tactical, influential and mad about Rupert: Anna Murdoch-Mann remembered after her death aged 81

Philanthropist and mother of Elisabeth, James and Lachlan Murdoch died at home in Palm Beach, Florida

The Guardian - AU

Sky goes dark but a new dawn awaits at News Corp’s Holt Street studios

Lachlan Murdoch and Anthony Albanese on hand to unveil the station’s new name. Plus: the Bondi takes keep coming

International Business Times UK

Critics Warn Trump Loyalists Now Own Your Personal Data And Major News Outlets Across America

Critics warn that a new wave of corporate influence, linked to Donald Trump and his wealthy allies, is reshaping control of personal data and major US media platforms.

The Guardian - AU

Daily Telegraph unveils Sydney’s Power 100 list. You won’t believe who’s on it

Sky News host Sharri Markson among the News Corp luminaries to make the grade. Plus: ABC boss faces hostile Coalition duo in Senate

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The Guardian - US

Murdochs blessed Fox News plan to air 2020 election fraud claims, Smartmatic alleges

In key hearing in defamation case, Fox counters that network simply covered allegations by Trump associates

The Guardian - US

What happened at Fox News after the 2020 election? Documents reveal new details

Tens of thousands of documents were released as part of Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against the network

The Guardian - US

Fox Corp chief told Sean Hannity that Trump could not go on air in 2020 if he attacked network

Even before the 2020 election, tensions were high between Fox News executives and Trump, new documents show

The Guardian - AU

Lachlan Murdoch’s top adviser Siobhan McKenna resigns from News Corp

Company’s Australian broadcast chief, who was involved in negotiations over Murdoch family’s succession plans, to depart media giant

International Business Times UK

TikTok's 'American Takeover' May Be a Hoax: Billionaire Questions Truth Behind Trump's New Tech Deal

Billionaire investor Frank McCourt is investigating the legality of Trump's White House-approved TikTok deal, which allows ByteDance to retain partial ownership and access to the app's algorithm despite a law requiring full US divestment.

Benzinga

Mark Cuban Reacts To The Idea Of The Ellison And Murdoch Families Controlling TikTok's Algorithm. He Warns New Cooks Might Destroy The Soup

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban shared his thoughts recently on the possibility of TikTok’s U.S. operations falling under the control of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) Executive Chairman Larry Ellison, Fox (NASDAQ:FOX, FOXA)) CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) CEO Michael Dell warning that the platform’s success could unravel if mishandled.

Fortune

The U.S. will now actually control TikTok’s algorithm, JD Vance says

With the Ellisons (Oracle) and Murdochs (Fox) in the mix, Trump allies are poised to take at least partial control over the app’s recommendation engine.

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