Paramount Global Surge Almost 7% In Pre-Market: What's Going On?
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Paramount Global's shares surged nearly 7% in pre-market trading following the announcement of a $6 billion write-down and a 15% workforce reduction. The company aims to cut costs by $500 million ahead of its merger with Skydance Media. Despite a revenue miss in its second-quarter earnings report, the stock saw significant gains.
August 09, 2024 | 10:59 am
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Paramount Global's stock (PARA) surged 6.57% in pre-market trading following a $6 billion write-down and 15% workforce reduction, aimed at cutting costs by $500 million ahead of its merger with Skydance Media.
The significant cost-cutting measures and the upcoming merger with Skydance Media are seen as positive steps towards financial stability and growth, leading to a surge in stock price.
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Paramount Global's stock (PARAA) saw a 1.09% increase in after-market trading following the announcement of a $6 billion write-down and 15% workforce reduction, as part of cost-cutting measures ahead of its merger with Skydance Media.
The announcement of significant cost-cutting measures and the upcoming merger with Skydance Media positively impacted the stock, although the rise was more modest compared to PARA.
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