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Sony (NYSE: SONY) is in talks to acquire Queen&#39;s music catalog for a potential $1 billion, joining other artists&#39; catalog sales fueled by streaming growth and low interest rates.

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Paramount Global is currently in talks to share its financial information with Sony and Apollo, who are both interested in acquiring the U.S. media company.

Sony, Apollo Said To Be In Talks To Access Struggling Paramount&#39;s Financials To Pave Way For Potential $26B Acquisition

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SONY shares drop as it plans to bid $26B with Apollo for Paramount, raising concerns about financing and regulatory scrutiny.

Sony&#39;s Bold $26B Paramount Bid Raises Eyebrows: Can They Finance It?

BMO Capital analyst John Kim maintains Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESRT#NYSE">ESRT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $11 to $12.

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BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Empire State Realty Trust, Raises Price Target to $12

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) saw its shares decline Friday despite reporting substantial second-quarter profits following a verbal attack from former President Donald Trump.
Trump questioned the U.S. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/07/39816230/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-amd-and-semiconductor-peer-stocks-on-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">obligation to defend</a> Taiwan, flagging the lack of a formal defense treaty between the U.S. and Taiwan, unlike with South Korea and Japan, the Financial Times <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/2d464117-1aed-4918-8ce6-db341a59735a" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Taiwan Semiconductor stock lost over 6% so far this week.
The key Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) supplier announced a net profit of $7.6 billion for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39842530/whats-going-on-with-nvidia-and-amd-stocks-on-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">the June quarter</a>, surpassing market expectations as continued artificial intelligence demand translates into tailwinds.
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It also projected a more than one-third increase in third-quarter sales.
With Taiwan holding a 90% market share in AI server production, Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s role in the global supply chain is irreplaceable.
In 2023, the AI chip market reached $53.6 billion, as per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1283358/artificial-intelligence-chip-market-size/#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20the%20artificial%20intelligence,billion%20U.S.%20dollars%20in%202025." rel="noreferrer noopener">Statista</a>. Projections indicate it will rise to $71.3 billion by the end of 2024 as interest in AI applications continues to grow, with estimates suggesting the market will exceed $90 billion in 2025.
However, political risks for Taiwan Semiconductor and other Taiwanese companies are rising as China intensifies threats and military exercises around the island, FT writes. Approximately 80-90% of Taiwan Semiconductor&#8217;s production capacity is based in Taiwan.
Taiwan Semiconductor has consistently stated that it will maintain most of its manufacturing, research, and development in Taiwan while investing $65 billion in three factories in Arizona, USA.
Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, added to the uncertainty by suggesting that Taiwan should compensate the U.S. for its defense.
Consequently, AI chip stocks mainly dependent on Taiwan Semiconductor, like Nvidia and&nbsp;Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), saw a selloff this week. Nvidia lost over 5%, and AMD lost&nbsp;over 14% so far this week. AI server company and a key Nvidia supplier Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) lost 10% so far this week.
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According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/07/17/2914745/0/en/Semiconductor-Market-Size-Expected-to-Reach-USD-1-137-57-Billion-by-2033.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">Precedence Research</a>, the global semiconductor market was valued at $584.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to approximately $1.14 trillion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.64% from 2024 to 2033. Investors can gain exposure to the semiconductor sector through Invesco Semiconductors ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSI#NYSE">PSI</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XSD#NYSE">XSD</a>).
Price Actions:&nbsp;TSM shares traded lower by 0.62% at $170.80 premarket at the last check Friday.
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AI Chip Stocks Nvidia, AMD, Taiwan Semi Saw A Selloff This Week -  What's Going On?

Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>) has achieved <a target="_blank" href="https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-07-airbus-a321xlr-receives-easa-type-certification" rel="noreferrer noopener">Type Certification</a> from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its A321XLR <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39770942/boeing-rival-airbus-foresees-global-fleet-doubling-in-two-decades-amid-soaring-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines.</a>
This milestone paves the way for the aircraft&#8217;s entry into service by the end of summer.
The Type Certificate was formally presented by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy, Chief Engineer of the A321XLR program.
Certification for the Pratt &amp; Whitney engine variant is scheduled for later in 2024.
The A321XLR complements widebody aircraft within an airline&#8217;s fleet, offering flexibility to increase capacity, open new routes, or maintain service on existing routes in response to varying demand.
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It boasts a 30% reduction in fuel consumption per seat compared to previous-generation competitors and approximately half the trip cost of contemporary widebodies.
The A321XLR&#8217;s Airspace cabin ensures long-haul comfort for passengers across all classes.
The inaugural A321XLR took its maiden flight in June 2022, marking the beginning of a comprehensive test program that included three test aircraft.
To date, orders for the Airbus A321XLR have exceeded 500 units.
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Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) co-founder Marc Randolph has shared his insights on leadership transition and the &#8220;courage to step aside,&#8221; drawing parallels with President Joe Biden&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39852139/biden-reportedly-soul-searching-on-exiting-presidential-race-some-of-presidents-cabinet-members-disc">current predicament</a>.
What Happened: On Thursday, after Netflix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39849026/netflix-q2-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-advertising-revenue-more-meaningful-squid-game">reported its second-quarter earnings</a>, Randolph took to X, formerly Twitter, and recounted his own experience from 25 years ago when he was the CEO of the streaming giant.
&#8220;As the co-founder of 5 startups, I know when it's time to step aside. President Biden, like I once did, now faces a momentous decision that will define his legacy,&#8221; he said.
His co-founder, Reed Hastings, suggested that Randolph step down as CEO and take on the role of COO, citing the company&#8217;s struggles under his leadership.
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Randolph admitted that the proposal felt unjust, given his role in founding the company and his relentless efforts toward its success. However, he recognized that while he was dwelling on the past, Hastings was looking towards the future.
Ultimately, Randolph chose to step down, believing that his ambitions should not hinder Netflix&#8217;s success. He concluded that allowing Hastings to take over&nbsp;as CEO was the best&nbsp;decision he ever made.
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Why It Matters: Randolph&#8217;s reflections come amidst a backdrop of leadership transitions and challenges. President Biden is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39853944/biden-vs-trump-ex-president-takes-commanding-national-lead-as-democratic-support-for-incumbent-crumb">facing mounting pressure</a> to reconsider his re-election bid due to health concerns.
Influential Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama, have reportedly advised Biden to reassess his decision.&nbsp;
Pelosi has even stated&nbsp;that she will do <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39844101/pelosi-tells-biden-he-cant-beat-trump-shell-do-everything-in-her-power-to-prevent-2024-run">everything in her power to</a> prevent Biden&#8217;s 2024 run. An ally of Pelosi said that she &#8220;does not want to call on him to resign, but she will do everything in her power to make sure it happens.&#8221;
A&nbsp;Pew Research <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39738957/trump-biden-should-both-step-aside-majority-of-americans-say-pew-research-poll">survey&nbsp;revealed that a majority</a> of Americans believe that both Biden and former President Donald Trump should step aside in the 2024 election.
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Baird analyst Jeffrey Meuler maintains Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $260 to $290.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Equifax, Raises Price Target to $290

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Autoliv shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintains Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRSR#NASDAQ">CRSR</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $14 to $10.

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Baird Maintains Neutral on Corsair Gaming, Lowers Price Target to $10

On Friday, China&#8217;s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) Tirzepatide for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39680165/eli-lillys-mounjaro-outpaces-novo-nordisks-ozempic-in-weight-loss-effectiveness-study-shows" rel="noreferrer noopener">long-term weight management</a>.
It is <a target="_blank" href="https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8D4qauGinkVfSpAmNRdt-Q" rel="noreferrer noopener">suitable for long-term</a> weight management of adults whose body mass index (BMI) meets the following requirements based on diet control and increased exercise: ≥28 kg/m2 (obese) or ≥24 kg/m2 (overweight) with at least one condition.
Tirzepatide is known in the U.S. as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss.
Related: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39197516/chinese-generic-ozempic-wegovy-versions-could-put-novo-nordisk-at-the-risk-of-stiff-competition-in-k" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese Generic Ozempic, Wegovy Versions Could Put Novo Nordisk At The Risk Of Stiff Competition In Key Market</a>.
In May, the Chinese regulatory authority approved Tirzepatide in China to treat adults <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/05/38941485/eli-lilly-secures-china-nod-for-popular-weight-lossdiabetes-drug-tirzepatide" rel="noreferrer noopener">with type 2 diabetes</a>.
In March, Eli Lilly revealed that it has identified bacteria and elevated impurity levels in products falsely claiming to be compounded versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in its widely-used diabetes medication Mounjaro and the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/03/37544347/eli-lillys-legal-battle-against-fake-compounded-tirzepatide-products-bacteria-impurities-detected" rel="noreferrer noopener">weight loss treatment Zepbound</a>.&nbsp;
In June, the Chinese National Medical Products Administration approved Novo Nordisk A/S&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Wegovy (semaglutide) for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39472928/novo-nordisk-surges-nearly-3-after-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-wins-approval-in-china" rel="noreferrer noopener">long-term weight management</a>.
The approval comes at a crucial time, as the patent for semaglutide is set to expire in China in 2026.
Novo Nordisk also plans to limit the initial sales of its obesity treatment, Wegovy, in China. China&#8217;s National Health Commission survey revealed over half of its 1.4 billion population is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/06/39530614/novo-nordisk-to-restrict-initial-wegovy-sales-in-china-amid-high-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">overweight or obese</a>.
Price Action: LLY stock is up 1.19% at $859.01 during the premarket session at the last check on Friday.
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Eli Lilly's Famed Weight Loss Drug Zepbound Scores Chinese Approval

Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $600 to $625.

Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $625

Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintains Quanta Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $287 to $288.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Quanta Services, Raises Price Target to $288

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Baird analyst Robert Mason maintains Atmus Filtration Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATMU#NYSE">ATMU</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $37 to $36.

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U.S. stocks are gearing up for a nervy as index futures were seen hugging the flat line. Uncertainty, which is one of the biggest enemies of the market, has intensified on all fronts. The Federal Reserve hasn&#8217;t committed to a timeframe for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/24/07/39800936/fed-rate-cuts-a-signal-to-sell-stocks-and-buy-bonds">starting rate cuts</a> despite the recent soft growth data and slowing inflationary measures. Things look murky on the geopolitical front. President Joe Biden&#8216;s fate is unknown yet as the calls for him to step down intensify.
And the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump&#8217;s extreme right-wing agenda has kept traders on the tenterhook. On top of these, both candidates have talked tough regarding their stances on China.
The tech sector could react to a massive service outage reported by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) that disrupted operations of banks, airlines, broadcasters, stock exchanges, among others worldwide, and Netflix, Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) earnings
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly, who spoke after the market close on Thursday, chose to tread a cautious line. While acknowledging that recent inflation is encouraging, she said &#8220;We&#8217;re not there yet.&#8221; A couple of more Fed officials will speak on Thursday before the Fed blackout period starts.
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Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed notably lower on Thursday as the downward momentum carried over into the session amid the release of mixed economic data and fairly dovish comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee. Weekly jobless claims rose much more than expected, while regional manufacturing activity accelerated more than expected in July and the Conference Board&#8217;s leading economic index fell by less than expected in June.
The major indices opened mixed but turned uniformly higher in early trading as traders made sense of the economic data. Subsequently, selling pressure set in, sending the averages steadily lower. The Dow Industrials snapped a six-session winning streak, while the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Industrials ended at their lowest levels in nearly three weeks.
The sell-off was nearly broad based with only energy stocks bucking the downtrend. Healthcare, financial, consumer discretionary and material stocks bore much of the brunt of the sell-off.
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In premarket trading on Friday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.04% to $552.89, while the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) eased 0.03% to $479.34, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Insights From Analysts:
Despite the recent tech-led sell-off, a strategist is optimistic about the way forward for the market. &#8220;The summer rally that we've got in 2024 has gotten healthier. We like the participation at the index level, also at the stock level,&#8221; BofA Technical Strategist Stephen Suttmeier <a href="https://x.com/SquawkCNBC/status/1813919347565621722">said </a>in a CNBC interview.
After the Nasdaq 100, the S&amp;P 500 rose to a new high, and earlier this week the S&amp;P Equal-Weighted Index and the Dow Industrials followed them to new peaks, he said. The Russell 2,000 Index also broke out from a two to three-year base, he added.
&#8220;So a lot of improvement, more participation tends to be healthier for the market,&#8221; the strategist said.
Suttmeier said the S&amp;P 500 hit the 5,600 target BofA&#8217;s had for the summer rally and he sees the scope for the index climbing further to 6,150, probably within the next you know 12 months or so.
Ryan Detrick of Carson Group highlighted one positive among the recent downtrend. The S&amp;P 500 is on the longest streak since the Great Financial Crisis without a 2% drop. &#8220;Past few days have definitely added some more volatility but not long enough to end this streak just yet,&#8221; he said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Longest streak since the GFC without a 2% drop for the S&amp;P 500. Past few days have definitely added some more volatility, but not enough to end this streak just yet. <a href="https://t.co/4zI6pbK3bZ">pic.twitter.com/4zI6pbK3bZ</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1814043725468963158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>New York Fed President John Williams&nbsp;will speak at 10:40 a.m. EDT followed by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic&nbsp;at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
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<li>Netflix fell 1.25% in premarket trading following the streaming giant&#8217;s quarterly earnings announcement, while Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) climbed over 6.5% on earnings.</li>
<li>American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>), Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and&nbsp;Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>) are among the key companies due to release their quarterly results ahead of the market open.</li>
<li>SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) plunged by over 16.5% after the company announced the halting of some operations.</li>
<li>Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) slumped about 11% following the company&#8217;s plan to sell shares.</li>
<li>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) plummeted about 14% and Microsoft dropped about 2% on the latter&#8217;s service outage. A defect in a single content update for Windows hosts made by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike is said to have caused the outage.</li>
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Crude oil futures fell for a second straight day, dropping toward the $81-a-barrel mark while gold futures fell sharp as they look to extend their two-day losing streak. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed 6.7 points to 4.215% after spiking over 1% on Thursday. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell toward the $64K level.
Asian stocks closed mostly lower, dragged by Wall Street&#8217;s negative lead, but the Chinese and Malaysian markets bucked the downtrend. The modest strength in Chinese stocks came after a meeting of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee that ended Thursday and passed a resolution on &#8220;deepening reform&#8221; to &#8220;advance Chinese modernization.&#8221;
The European markets traded in the red in the early hours.
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Sony Group Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) Sony Music is negotiating to acquire Queen&#8217;s music catalog, including hits like &#8220;Bohemian Rhapsody,&#8221; potentially making it one of the largest deals of its kind.



The purchase, possibly totaling $1 billion, involves another investor and the talks are ongoing, according to a Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-29/sony-in-talks-to-buy-queen-catalog-in-potential-1-billion-deal?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">report</a>. The stock is trading higher on Thursday.



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Music catalog sales have been rising, with artists fetching significant sums. Sony previously acquired a stake in Michael Jackson&#8217;s catalog for at least $600 million and bought Bob Dylan&#8217;s recordings in 2022.



Queen&#8217;s catalog features major hits and generated £40.9 million ($52 million) in revenue for the year ending September 30, 2022.



The value of music catalogs has surged due to streaming growth and low interest rates.



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/05/38814383/sony-surpasses-expectations-with-strong-q4-sales-plans-stock-split-and-stock-buyback" rel="noreferrer noopener">Earlier in May</a>, Sony reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2023 sales&nbsp;growth&nbsp;of 14% year-on-year to $23.49 billion, beating the analyst consensus of&nbsp;$19.20 billion.&nbsp;EPS of $1.04 beat the&nbsp;analyst consensus of $0.79.&nbsp;



Music revenue rose 23%&nbsp;Y/Y, and operating income increased by 17.9%&nbsp;Y/Y.



Sony held 2.31 trillion Japanese yen in cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2024.



Sony stock lost 4% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via BlackRock Large Cap Core ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCR#NASDAQ">BLCR</a>) and Calamos ETF Trust Calamos Antetokounmpo Global Sustainable Equities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SROI#NYSE">SROI</a>).



Price Action: SONY shares traded higher by 2.61% at $80.50 premarket at&nbsp;the last check Thursday.



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What's Going On With Sony Stock On Thursday?

Sony Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) and Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) are reportedly in discussions with Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) to gain access to the latter&#8217;s financial records, a move that could potentially lead to a $26 billion acquisition.



What Happened: Paramount Global is currently in talks to share its financial information with Sony and Apollo, who are both interested in acquiring the U.S. media company, reported Reuters citing people familiar with the matter. 



The confidential discussions are aimed at finalizing the terms of a non-disclosure agreement, which would allow the exchange of sensitive commercial data.



Paramount&#8217;s special committee, responsible for evaluating the company&#8217;s options, recently allowed an exclusivity period with Skydance Media to expire. This has opened the door for Sony and Apollo to potentially solidify their $26 billion offer and challenge a competing bid from Skydance Media.



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However, the sources have cautioned that the ongoing discussions do not guarantee a deal. A spokesperson for Paramount&#8217;s special committee declined to comment on the matter, according to the report.



Investors can gain exposure to SONY via WBI BullBear Quality 3000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIL#NYSE">WBIL</a>) and BlackRock Large Cap Core ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCR#NASDAQ">BLCR</a>).



Why It Matters: The news of Sony and Apollo&#8217;s interest in Paramount&#8217;s financials comes amid concerns about Sony&#8217;s financial capacity to handle the acquisition. The proposed deal exceeds Sony&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/05/38670043/sonys-bold-26b-paramount-bid-raises-eyebrows-can-they-finance-it">current cash reserves</a>, leading to a significant drop in its shares, according to a report on Tuesday.



Despite these concerns, market analysts suggest that more apparent financing plans could shift focus to the deal&#8217;s potential benefits. The news of the ongoing discussions between Paramount, Sony, and Apollo could provide further insight into Sony&#8217;s strategy for financing the acquisition.



Paramount&#8217;s shares jumped following the announcement of Sony and Apollo&#8217;s bid, as reported on May 3. The expiration of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/05/38620198/paramount-shares-jump-on-sony-apollo-bid-all-eyes-turn-to-shari-redstone-who-will-decide-me">exclusivity period with Skydance Media</a> has also added to the speculation surrounding Paramount&#8217;s future.



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Sony, Apollo Said To Be In Talks To Access Struggling Paramount's Financials To Pave Way For Potential $26B Acquisition

Sony Group Corp&#8217;s&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) shares experienced a significant drop, the largest in nearly three months, following its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38598651/sony-apollo-make-26b-offer-for-paramount-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">joint $26 billion bid</a>&nbsp;with&nbsp;Apollo Global Management Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) to purchase American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate&nbsp;Paramount Global&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>).&nbsp;



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The offer has sparked concerns about Sony&#8217;s financial capacity to handle the acquisition, as the proposed deal exceeds Sony&#8217;s current cash reserves.&nbsp;



Despite the concerns, market analysts suggest that more apparent financing plans could shift focus to the deal&#8217;s potential benefits, Bloomberg&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-07/sony-shares-fall-as-offer-for-paramount-spurs-financing-concerns?srnd=technology-vp&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.



Sony, which has about ¥1.5 trillion ($9.7 billion) in cash and equivalents, is contemplating a majority stake in the venture, with Apollo participating as an investor. However, the transaction involves a substantial premium over Paramount&#8217;s existing market value and debt, leading some analysts to question the strategic fit of the acquisition.



Additionally, the deal might attract regulatory scrutiny, especially concerning the CBS channel included in the acquisition, which foreign entities cannot own.&nbsp;



Meanwhile, prior reports indicated Paramount Global and Skydance Media were nearing a merger,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/04/38458769/paramount-skydance-merger-talks-heat-up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">valuing Skydance at $5 billion</a>. Paramount&#8217;s merger plans shocked analysts who consider the deal positioned to mark the end of&nbsp;Shari Redstone‘s control over <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38092842/expert-says-paramount-global-reportedly-snubbing-26b-offer-from-apollo-global-doesnt-make-sense">the media conglomerate</a>.



Meanwhile, Sony&nbsp;is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38312553/sonys-latest-bravia-series-elevates-at-home-streaming-with-advanced-picture-settings-and-ai-features">also focusing on</a>&nbsp;upgrading the Bravia television line to tap the streaming enthusiasts. Streaming titans&nbsp;Netflix Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) and&nbsp;Walt Disney Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) Disney+ are churning out more content across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, and Germany to tap the rising streaming viewership.



Sony held ¥2.02 trillion in cash and equivalents as of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/37123691/sony-stock-gains-after-it-sets-stage-for-financial-divisions-2025-ipo">fiscal second quarter</a>.



PARA stock lost 22% in the last 12 months. SONY gained 3%.



Investors can gain exposure to SONY via WBI BullBear Quality 3000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIL#NYSE">WBIL</a>) and BlackRock Large Cap Core ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLCR#NASDAQ">BLCR</a>).



Price Action:&nbsp;SONY shares closed higher by 0.35% at $84.84 on Monday. PARA shares closed higher by 3.10% at $13.29.



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