Communications services companies fell as stronger-than-anticipated inflation data spurred a flight from risk.

Three Paramount Global directors are expected to leave the board soon, as the Shari Redstone -controlled entertainment company discusses a merger with Skydance Media.

Shares of Smart Global Holdings fell sharply Wednesday after the company's fiscal second-quarter results missed Wall Street's expectations.


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