Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 3 AM ET: Paramount Wants $1.88 Billion Bond From States, Writers Challenging Warner Deal | BHP ...

In early-morning market headlines, Paramount is seeking a $1.88 billion bond from states and writers challenging its Warner deal, arguing that if the litigants lose, they should cover financial damages. BHP reported record results, with annual net profit up 9% and underlying earnings rising as copper prices surged to all-time highs. JetBlue shares fell after a downgrade from Seaport Research, which cited higher fuel costs worsening the airline’s already heavy debt. Google won an auction for $10 million to buy Spirit Airlines’ financial and operational data to support its AI ambitions. Boeing dropped after an Army Apache crash near Fort Hood, Texas. Other items included Nvidia’s chief discussing massive OpenAI data-center revenue potential and Uber partnering with Zipline for drone deliveries.