Nasdaq Hits Record Rally on AOL Time Warner Merger
Nasdaq climbs 167.05 to 4049.67 and Dow gains to 11572.20 as investors cheer AOL Time Warner merger plans. Time Warner jumps 25.5 points to 90.25 while AOL slips to 72 after the deal announcement. Major indices rise, signaling tech and media strength.
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AOL to Grab Time Warner in $166 Billion Merger
Time Warner agreed to be acquired by AOL for about 166 billion in stock in a deal that would create the largest media and entertainment company. The agreement gives AOL access to Time Warner’s cable network and properties such as CNN HBO Time People Sports Illustrated and Warner Bros. It comes as media firms push to digitize and consolidate amid a shifting internet driven landscape.
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Experts see AOL Time Warner merger boosting Virginia jobs
SPRINGFIELD Fairfax County officials and business experts welcomed the AOL Time Warner merger saying it will draw thousands of jobs to northern Virginia and strengthen the region as a technology hub. They expect initial hires at AOL to spur further employment and retail growth while local tech firms may win new contracts from the merged company.
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AOL Time Warner deal reshapes film industry landscape
Los Angeles AP The 160 billion AOL Time Warner merger sparks anticipated waves of mergers between studios and Internet firms. Analysts say entertainment groups like Disney Sony and Viacom CBS MGM face new partnerships to combine content with online access as tech players eye alliances.
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