Business from Friday, February 27th, 2026

The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine on Thursday, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year.

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.