Given the speculative nature of the news and the lack of concrete details, it's likely that Paramount's stock (PARA) will experience short-term volatility as investors react to the uncertainty. However, without clear information on the nature of the deal, the direction of the stock movement is uncertain, hence a neutral score.

Sony, being a major player in the same industry as Paramount, might see indirect effects on its stock price due to speculation about Paramount's business activities. However, without direct involvement in the rumored deal, any impact on Sony's stock (SONY) would be more speculative and less pronounced, leading to a neutral score.