U.S. Stocks in Motion | Paramount Skydance May Clear Acquisition Obstacles, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.US) Rises Over 10%

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22/09/2026
Zhito Finance APP has learned that on Monday, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.US) opened higher and continued to climb, rising more than 10% as of press time, with a market value of approximately $77 billion. On the news front, according to people familiar with the matter, Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement with California and other states seeking to block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major obstacle for the $110 billion deal. The settlement agreement is expected to be officially announced later on Monday local time. If the settlement is ultimately implemented, it will eliminate one of the main legal obstacles facing the transaction.