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5 Things to Know Before Friday’s Market Open
Netflix has withdrawn from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) assets, favoring Paramount’s offer. This media landscape shake-up coincides with tech sector restructuring, as Block and eBay announce significant layoffs driven by AI efficiency. Meanwhile, AI startup Anthropic faces a standoff with the DOD over ethical AI deployment in defense. Looking ahead, a major wealth transfer is expected to significantly boost women’s economic power by 2030.