ViacomCBS

Paramount Global operates as a mass media company, which creates and distributes content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. It operates its business through the following segments: Entertainment, Cable Networks, Publishing, and Local Media. The Entertainment segment is composed of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive, and CBS Films, as well as the company's digital streaming services, CBS All Access and CBSN. The Cable Networks segment includes Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks. The Publishing segment manages Simon & Schuster's consumer book publishing business with imprints such as Simon & Schuster, Pocket Books, Scribner, and Atria Books. The Local Media segment handles CBS Television Stations and CBS Local Digital Media, with revenues generated primarily from advertising sales and retransmission fees. The company was founded by Sumner Murray Redstone in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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George Soros reportedly snapped up stocks that took a hit amid the collapse of Archegos Capital Management in March. What Happened: Billionaire George Soros' investment firm Soros Fund Management bought shares of CBS Corporation (NASDAQ: VIAC), DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC (NASDAQ: DISCA) and Baidu Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) as these stocks were at a discount after Bill Hwang's Archegos Capital Management collapsed, Bloomberg reports.

George Soros Buys Millions' Worth of Stocks Linked to Bill Hwang's Archegos Collapse: Bloomberg

Billionaire George Soros' investment firm, Soros Fund Management bought shares of ViacomCBS Inc, Discovery Inc and Baidu Inc as they were being sold off during the meltdown of Bill Hwang's Archegos Capital Management, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

Soros buys stocks linked to Bill Hwang's Archegos collapse: Bloomberg News

CBS Corp had fired Moonves for cause in 2018 and denied a $120 million severance package. Moonves was accused of sexual harassment and assault that allegedly took place before and after he joined the company.

ViacomCBS says dispute between former CEO Moonves and CBS resolved

Nearly three years after Les Moonves was tossed off his perch at CBS over allegations of sexual misconduct, the one time corporate powerhouse has finally settled his $120 million exit package with the Sheri Redstone controlled company, kind of. “The disputes between Mr. Moonves and CBS have now been resolved, and on May 14, 2021,...

Les Moonves Finally Strikes Deal With ViacomCBS Over Exit; Donating Big Bucks Settlement To Charity

Former CBS CEO Les Moonves has dropped his legal pursuit at claiming a $120 million severance package after leaving the company in 2018 amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Former CBS CEO Les Moonves drops legal pursuit to recoup $120 million severance package

ViacomCBS Inc. said in a filing late Friday that the disputes with former Chairman and Chief Executive Leslie Moonves have been resolved, with both parties dismissing the arbitration started by Moonves in January 2019. Assets of a grantor trust relating to the matter will revert to the ViacomCBS "in their entirety," the media company said in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

ViacomCBS says disputes with former CEO Moonves resolved, arbitration dismissed

The stock price of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC) decreased by 1.41%. This is why it happened.

ViacomCBS (VIAC) Stock: 1.41% Decrease Explanation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViacomCBS today announced an expanded podcast footprint, featuring brand-new and returning hit series that build on beloved franchises and iconic IP from Awesomeness, BET, CBS News, CBS Studios, CBS Sports, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Noggin, MTV Entertainment Group, Paramount Network and SHOWTIME Sports. This robust slate will super serve consumers across comedy, news, true crime, sports, kids, entertainment, and music, reinforcing the company's strategy to create p

ViacomCBS Scales Audio Footprint to Fuel Fandom and Extend Iconic Franchises at IAB Podcast Upfront

It's been 17 months since CBS and Viacom completed their $25-billion merger. VIAC stock has gone sideways since, but it's still a buy.

Paramount+ Appears to Be the Tonic for ViacomCBS

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With the trading day about halfway over, the markets were all over the place. The Nasdaq took a beating yet again, with the index down close to 1.7%.

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Although ViacomCBS Inc (NASDAQ: VIAC) reported strong first-quarter results backed by solid streaming performance, its bottom-line will be under pressure due to high investments, according to BofA Securities. The ViacomCBS Analyst: Jessica Reif Ehrlich reiterated an Underperform rating for ViacomCBS, while keeping the price target unchanged at $38.

ViacomCBS Strong Earnings Offset By High Investments, Analyst Says

ViacomCBS, the home of “SpongeBob,” “Star Trek” and “Billions,” beat Wall Street's first-quarter estimates, thanks to strong streaming revenue and advertising sales due to its broadcast of this year's Super Bowl. ViacomCBS said it added 6 million new streaming subscribers to both Paramount+ and Showtime, bringing the tally to 36 million.

ViacomCBS beats profit forecasts on Super Bowl ads, streaming revenue

ViacomCBS Inc. (VIAC) CEO Robert Bakish on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

ViacomCBS' (VIAC) Q1 results reflect strong viewership for its streaming services boosted by the launch of Paramount+ and strength in PlutoTV. Higher streaming advertising sales aid top-line growth.

ViacomCBS (VIAC) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

ViacomCBS (VIAC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 24.59% and -0.65%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

ViacomCBS (VIAC) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates

The stock price of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC) increased 2.4% from $39.10 to $40.05 pre-market. This is why it happened.

VIAC Stock: 2.4% Increase (From $39.10 To $40.05) Pre-Market Explanation

Shares of ViacomCBS Inc. surged 2.9% in premarket trading Thursday, after the media and entertainment company reported first-quarter profit and revenue that rose above expectations, boosted by a 65% jump in streaming revenue. Net income rose to $911 million, or $1.44 a share, from $516 million, or 84 cents a share, in the year-ago period.

ViacomCBS stock rallies after earnings beats expectations, as streaming revenue jumps 65%

Shares of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ:VIAC) moved higher by 2.9% in pre-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 34.51% over the past year to $1.52, which beat the estimate of $1.22.

Recap: ViacomCBS Q1 Earnings

ViacomCBS exceeded Wall Street earnings expectations in the first quarter, paced by the addition of 6 million global streaming subscribers. The rebrand of CBS All Access as Paramount+ took place in March in the U.S. and the company began a global rollout. Revenue came in at $7.4 billion for the period ending March 31, ahead...

Paramount Plus Leads Quarterly Gain Of 6M Streaming Subscribers As ViacomCBS Beats Wall Street Estimates

ViacomCBS Inc on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates, driven by growth in affiliate fees and an uptick in broadcast TV advertising thanks to the Super Bowl airing on CBS.

ViacomCBS beats quarterly revenue estimates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. STATEMENT FROM BOB BAKISH, PRESIDENT & CEO “In Q1, we accelerated our expansion in streaming with the launch of Paramount+ further enhancing ViacomCBS' ecosystem of premium, pay and free services. The strong consumer response we have seen is evident in today's numbers – we have grown global streaming revenue 65 percent year-over-year and we added 6M global s

ViacomCBS Reports Q1 2021 Earnings Results

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