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Meanwhile, industry giants like Comcast are noted to be waiting in the wings, with some reports suggesting that Comcast could be a potential consolidator or buyer in this increasingly heated environment. The stock market response has been tepid, with Comcast shares down about 29% on Friday, yet whispers persist that Comcast’s leadership might finally make a move to acquire or merge with Warner Brothers.
Speculation has intensified regarding whether regulatory agencies or the White House would allow such large-scale consolidations. Notably, the U.S. President recently called Comcast, hinting at high-level interest and possible government influence in these major media mergers.