Disney reported to be nearing $60 billion deal for a chunk of Fox’s media empire

Reema Khrais Dec 6, 2017
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Disney reported to be nearing $60 billion deal for a chunk of Fox’s media empire

Reema Khrais Dec 6, 2017
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Rumors of a deal between Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox are getting louder. Multiple sources are reporting that the two entertainment giants are in talks and could strike a $60 billion deal as early as next week. It looks as if Disney would snatch up a good deal of Fox’s empire, including its movie and TV studios. Meanwhile, Fox would keep its news, sports and broadcast network. What would a deal like this mean for Disney?

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