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Paramount–Skydance Deal: Why This Merger Is Still More Likely to Close Than You Think

This article is sponsored by College Readiness Consulting! Paramount–Skydance Deal: Why This Merger Is Still More Likely to Close Than You Think Executive Summary The proposed acquisition of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) by Skydance Media, backed by RedBird Capital and the Ellison family, has emerged as one of the most intriguing media M&A plays of […]

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Why a Union Pacific–CSX or NSC Merger Might Actually Go Through

This article is proudly sponsored by Texas Student Media! Why a Union Pacific–CSX or NSC Merger Might Actually Go Through Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) is reportedly shopping for a mega-merger. The sensible suspects? CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC). At first glance, this feels like a regulatory suicide mission—because nothing says “please investigate me”

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America Movil Stock: High Cash Flow, FX Tailwinds, and EM Telecom Dominance (NYSE: AMX)

This article is sponsored by College Readiness Consulting! America Movil Stock: High Cash Flow, FX Tailwinds, and EM Telecom Dominance (NYSE: AMX) America Movil (NYSE: AMX) is the largest telecommunications provider in Latin America, with operations spanning over 20 countries and more than 300mn wireless subscribers across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and other major regional

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Why Matt Halbower Is Betting Big on Fannie and Freddie—But Not Like Ackman

This article is proudly sponsored by Sew Torn, a film by Diamantis Zavitsanos! Why Matt Halbower Is Betting Big on Fannie and Freddie—But Not Like Ackman Matt Halbower, founder of event-driven hedge fund Pentwater Capital, is on a heater. He nailed the Twitter merger. He nailed the Nippon–U.S. Steel deal. And now he’s going for the

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Elevance Health Just Took Its Medicine—And It Tastes Like $30 EPS

This article is proudly sponsored by Lake Region State College! Elevance Health Just Took Its Medicine—And It Tastes Like $30 EPS Doctor’s Orders: Lower Your Expectations Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) just dropped a prescription for the market, and it reads: “Reduced EPS. Take with a glass of Carelon and some Medicaid rate alignment. Side effects may

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If Coca-Cola Went Full Cane Sugar, Here’s What Would Actually Happen

This article is proudly sponsored by Texas Student Media! If Coca-Cola Went Full Cane Sugar, Here’s What Would Actually Happen The Scenario: Goodbye HFCS, Hello Cane Sugar? Let’s say Coca-Cola wakes up tomorrow, acquiesces to President Trump, and announces: “We’re dropping high-fructose corn syrup and going 100% real cane sugar in the U.S. and Canada.” Consumers

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Who Pulled $52 Billion from BlackRock—and Why It Might Matter More Than You Think

This article is sponsored by College Readiness Consulting! Who Pulled $52 Billion from BlackRock—and Why It Might Matter More Than You Think BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) just reported another record-breaking quarter. Revenue? Up 13%. Earnings? $12.05 per share. Assets under management? A chill $12.5 trillion. But buried inside the press release, like a footnote in a

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Brinker International (NYSE: EAT): The Value-Driven Restaurant Stock Built for the Fed’s Next Move

This article is proudly sponsored by Sew Torn, a film by Diamantis Zavitsanos! Brinker International (NYSE: EAT): The Value-Driven Restaurant Stock Built for the Fed’s Next Move Brinker International is a leading U.S.-based casual dining operator, owning and franchising over 1.6k restaurants under the Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy brands. In fiscal Q3

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Amentum (NYSE: AMTM): The Post-Spin Government Contractor Built for a Rate-Cut Rally

This article is proudly sponsored by Lake Region State College! Amentum (NYSE: AMTM): The Post-Spin Government Contractor Built for a Rate-Cut Rally Amentum is a leading U.S.-based government services contractor that provides mission-critical support across defense, intelligence, energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets. Spun off in late 2024 from Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J), Amentum operates under long-duration,

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Why CVS Should Split Into Two Companies: Unlocking Billions in Shareholder Value

This article is proudly sponsored by Texas Student Media! Why CVS Should Split Into Two Companies: Unlocking Billions in Shareholder Value From where I sit, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is sitting on a goldmine–but you wouldn’t know it from the stock price. I am talking about a company that owns quality healthcare brands such as Aetna,

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