Trump Vs. Harris Presidential Debate Dilemma Solved? Media Outlet Pitches 'Alternative That Would Satisfy Both Candidates'
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Plans for a presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have hit a roadblock. Media companies, including Warner Bros. Discovery's CNN, The Walt Disney Company's ABC News, Fox Corporation, and Nexstar Media Group's NewsNation, are vying to host the debate. NewsNation has proposed a non-partisan debate, which could be a significant opportunity for the smaller media outlet.
August 05, 2024 | 8:08 pm
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Fox Corporation has proposed hosting a debate on Sept. 17, with Trump favoring this option.
If Fox secures the debate, it could boost viewership and advertising revenue, positively impacting Fox Corporation's stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Fox Corporation's Class A shares could benefit if the company secures the debate on Sept. 17.
Similar to FOX, securing the debate could boost viewership and advertising revenue, positively impacting Fox Corporation's Class A shares.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Nexstar Media Group's NewsNation has proposed a non-partisan debate, which could be a significant opportunity for the smaller media outlet.
Hosting a non-partisan debate could increase NewsNation's visibility and viewership, positively impacting Nexstar Media Group's stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Warner Bros. Discovery's CNN set records with the first 2024 presidential debate, attracting 47.9 million viewers.
The high viewership for the first debate on CNN indicates strong interest and potential advertising revenue, positively impacting Warner Bros. Discovery's stock.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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ABC News, a unit of The Walt Disney Company, is set to host a second debate on Sept. 10, but Trump has called it cancelled.
The uncertainty around the second debate's status could lead to mixed impacts on ABC News and Disney, depending on the final outcome.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70