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Fox News terminated Maria Bartiromo's contract, ending her shows on Fox Business. The network did not provide a reason for her departure. Bartiromo has been a prominent figure at Fox, known for promoting conspiracy theories and supporting far-right views, including claims about Dominion Voting Systems that led to a $787 million settlement.

Fox News has terminated anchor Maria Bartiromo, effective immediately. She hosted 'Mornings with Maria' and 'Sunday Morning Futures.' Fox cited no specific reason, but Bartiromo faced scrutiny over promoting false election fraud claims, leading to a $787.5M Dominion settlement. Her future plans are unclear.

Fox Corp filed a Form S-4 with the SEC, effective September 1, 2026. The filing indicates a significant corporate action, such as a merger or acquisition, but specific details are not provided. Investors should monitor for further updates.

Wolfe Research identified top media and entertainment stocks for 2026, including Versant Media, Fox Corp. (FOXA), Spotify (SPOT), Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), and Live Nation (LYV). The firm assigned Outperform ratings with price targets suggesting upside potential ranging from 19% to 46%. Fox Corp. is reportedly considering a re-merger with News Corp, while Spotify and Live Nation reported second-quarter revenue growth in line with expectations.

Wolfe Research identified Disney (DIS) and Fox (FOX) as top media stocks, with Outperform ratings and price targets of $131 (21.2% upside) and $93 (35.9% upside), respectively. Disney is expected to maintain double-digit EPS growth, while Fox's growth is tied to its Roku acquisition. Analysts have mixed views on both companies, with some upgrades and downgrades noted.

Fiserv (FISV), Fox Corp. (FOX), and Leidos (LDOS) hit 52-week lows. FISV fell 10% to $47.37 after CEO departure; FOX dropped 15% to $48.31 on Roku (ROKU) acquisition; LDOS declined 5% to $113.28 after Jefferies downgrade. Investors reacted to company-specific concerns.

Fox (FOXA) stock has surged 127.6% over 3 years. Its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate of $63 per share is close to the current price, suggesting it is roughly fairly valued. However, its P/E ratio of 17.1x is lower than industry and peer averages, indicating potential undervaluation. Analysts debate its future growth prospects and risks, with bulls citing digital innovation and bears highlighting streaming migration risks.

Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan are considering a re-merger of Fox Corp and News Corp, according to court documents and video. Discussions were revealed in unsealed court documents and an attorney's testimony. A merger would unite Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, and other assets. Fox Corp declined to comment.

Fox Corp (FOXA) and News Corp (NWS) shares fluctuated on Thursday following a Reuters report that Rupert Murdoch is considering a re-merger of the two companies, according to court documents and video testimony from a family succession case. Murdoch expressed interest in recombining the entities in 2022, and recent court proceedings suggest another attempt could be made. Investors previously rejected an initial merger plan.

FOX (FOXA) reported Q2 revenue of $4.21B, up 28.1% YoY, beating estimates. E.W. Scripps (SSP) reported $490.4M, down 9.2% YoY, missing estimates. Gray Television (GTN) reported $839M, up 8.7% YoY, beating estimates. iHeartMedia (IHRT) reported $977.2M, up 4.7% YoY, missing EPS estimates.