Mediagazer: Sources: Rupert Murdoch's plan to recombine News Corp and Fox Corp. would boost the balance sheet for acquisitions and expand Lachlan Murdoch's responsibilities (Wall Street Journal)

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Wall Street Journal:

Sources: Rupert Murdoch's plan to recombine News Corp and Fox Corp. would boost the balance sheet for acquisitions and expand Lachlan Murdoch's responsibilities — Fox and News Corp are considering a proposal that they reunite though hurdles to a deal remain

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Reuters:

Sources: activist investor Irenic Capital Management, which has a $150M stake in News Corp, wants the company to split its media and online real estate units — Activist investor Irenic Capital Management, which has a $150 million stake in News Corp (NWSA.O), wants the company to split …

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Mia Sato / The Verge:

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J. Clara Chan / The Hollywood Reporter:

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