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Recommendation: Reduce | Price: $15.74 ( -0.12 )

NWS is a globally integrated and diversified media company. Creation of in-depth regional and national content is distributed through different media channels. Consolidated EBIT is derived from Film 23%, Television 21%, Cable Programming...

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