E.W. Scripps soars after Sinclair builds stake
** Shares of broadcaster E.W. Scripps SSP.O jumped 44.6% to $4.425 ** SSP rallies after Sinclair SBGI.O disclosed its 8.2% stake in co ** Sinclair says it is in talks with Scripps for a potential combination ** SSP says it will evaluate any proposals that enhance value and "take all appropriate steps" to protect the company and its investors from opportunistic actions ** Up to last close, SSP had risen ~38% this year (Reporting by Arnav Mishra in Bengaluru) ((Arnav.Mishra@thomsonreuters.com;))
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