Business
Companies
The new climate gold rush? Sucking carbon from the sky
As countries continue to pump planet-warming pollution into the skies the financial world is racing to fund the emerging field of carbon dioxide removal.
- by David Gelles and Christopher Flavelle
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Analysis
Streaming
Christmas Day with NFL, Beyoncé is just the beginning for Netflix and sport
Already the world’s largest media company, marks the global streaming giant’s next big step.
- by Calum Jaspan
Two major automakers joining forces to survive
The Japanese auto industry is bracing for a major shake-up as traditional automakers try to tackle the onslaught of EVs.
- by Mari Yamaguchi and Elaine Kurtenbach
Whistleblower’s case against Rebel Sport owner dismissed
Two former executives at Rebel Sport owner Super Retail have been unsuccessful in their application to force the company to uphold an alleged settlement deal.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Media & marketing
Foxtel sale a Christmas miracle for the Murdochs
News Corp has finally found a buyer for its storied pay TV offering. But what does the future hold for viewers, staff and sports deals?
- by Calum Jaspan
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Media & marketing
Billionaire-backed sports streamer buys Foxtel
News Corp-controlled pay TV and streaming company Foxtel has been sold to DAZN for an enterprise value of $3.4 billion.
- by Calum Jaspan
Updated
Media & marketing
Top Nine exec lands at Kyle and Jackie O owner ARN
Michael Stephenson lands at ARN as it’s looking to free up cash after signing Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson to a landmark $200 million contract.
- by Calum Jaspan
OpenAI’s deal with News Corp could distort information flow to public, experts warn
While News Corp has signed commercial deals with OpenAI, most local publishers have blocked AI firms from scraping their news sites.
- by Calum Jaspan and David Swan
Rolled gold burritos, AI mania and ‘mother of all bubbles’ were big business in 2024
It proved to be a volatile year for the big end of town, but it’s investors who face a day of reckoning.
- by Colin Kruger
Rupert Murdoch faces uphill fight to unwind family trust decision
Rupert Murdoch’s bid to secure the future of his media empire is now in the mercy of the highly specialised Nevada probate court system.
- by Jim Rutenberg and Jonathan Mahler
Experienced editor Lisa Muxworthy joins Nine’s metro mastheads
The former News Corp editor will lead a new audience growth team as well as the social media, search, audio and video teams.
- by Calum Jaspan
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