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Nexstar, Tegna shares soar after Trump puts his thumb on the scale in contentious merger
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Nexstar and Tegna shares have seen a surge in value following a change in stance by former President Trump on their contentious merger, which still faces regulatory hurdles.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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Bullish
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80%
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Short Term
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A significant FCC rule change is needed for the deal to go through, and opponents say that requires an act of Congress. Trump initially opposed the deal but now says he is for it.
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