Despite speculation that the Iran war could scuttle commitments from Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries, their investments have been secured.

Bankers say companies are braving higher oil prices and whipsawing stock prices to seize on the willingness of federal antitrust enforcers to approve mergers.

The complex transaction pitched by the billionaire hedge fund manager would need to pass muster with the music label’s shareholders.

OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”