Sale of CNET to Ziff Davis by Red Ventures

Red Ventures is selling tech news and reviews site CNET to Ziff Davis for over $100 million in a deal that marks a significant shift for CNET. Ziff Davis, a publicly-traded digital marketing company, is set to acquire CNET, which Red Ventures purchased in 2020 for $500 million. This move reflects the changing landscape of digital media and services conglomerates in the U.S.

Boeing Acquires Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing acquires Spirit AeroSystems, one of its key suppliers, in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.7 billion to improve oversight and control of manufacturing operations. The deal marks a shift from Boeing's outsourcing strategy and aims to address quality control issues highlighted by recent incidents.

Sony Music Acquires Queen's Music Catalog

Sony Music has reportedly bought the music catalog of Queen for $1.27 billion, making it the biggest deal of its kind. Queen's founding members will retain revenue from live performances. The band's popularity surpasses that of Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen. Sony also acquired a 50% interest in Michael Jackson's music for at least $600 million.

Vivek Ramaswamy purchases minority stake in BuzzFeed

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy purchases minority stake in BuzzFeed, aiming to address undervaluation and speak with company's board and management. BuzzFeed struggles with sales post-IPO, announces layoffs and shutdown of news division.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a global media and entertainment company formed through the combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery Communications. It operates in three segments: Studios, Network, and DTC, and offers a wide range of content across television, film, streaming, and gaming.

Sony's Potential Acquisition of Paramount

Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been in talks with Apollo Global Management about making a go for Paramount. The deal would involve an all-cash offer to acquire outstanding stock in Paramount, potentially making the studio private through a joint venture.

Concerns Over Chinese Communist Party Ties in Nippon Steel Corporation's Acquisition of U.S. Steel Corporation

Several Senators from the Rust Belt are concerned about the ties between the Chinese Communist Party and Nippon Steel Corporation, a Japanese company looking to purchase U.S. Steel Corporation. The sale could have national security risks due to Nippon's connections to China's industrial and military strategies.

U.S. Steel and Trade Policy

The article discusses the potential acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel and the implications on trade policy. It challenges the notion of protectionism and questions the supposed benefits of the deal.

TikTok Acquisition by Mnuchin-Led Investor Group

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is leading an investor group to acquire TikTok due to a bipartisan bill in Congress threatening its existence in the U.S. ByteDance may have to divest TikTok or face a ban. Mnuchin believes TikTok should be owned by U.S. businesses.

Dollar Tree Reports Loss and Plans Store Closures

Dollar Tree reports a surprise fourth-quarter loss and plans to close nearly 1,000 stores due to difficulties absorbing Family Dollar chain acquired in 2015.

Bobby Kotick's Interest in Buying TikTok

Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has expressed interest in buying TikTok amid talks of banning the app in the United States due to its Chinese ownership. Legislation has been introduced to force ByteDance to sell TikTok within 6 months or face a ban.

Acquisition of Complex by NTWRK

NTWRK, a live-stream online shopping platform, has acquired Complex, a digital media company focused on music, culture, and streetwear, from BuzzFeed for $108 million. The acquisition aims to leverage Complex's connection with hip-hop fans and sneakerheads to deepen relationships with high-profile musicians and artists, creating a new destination for 'superfan' culture.