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Nexstar weighed in for the first time on a judge's order that halted its merger with Tegna, warning the court that it will have difficulty fully complying because certain aspects of the closed transaction “cannot be reversed.” U.S.

U.S. Senators ​Ted Cruz ‌and Maria Cantwell ​questioned ​the Federal Communications ⁠Commission ​Chair Brendan ​Carr, criticizing his approval ​of ​Nexstar's merger with ‌Tegna , ⁠Bloomberg News reported on ​Monday.

Nexstar stock fell 11% as Monday's trading day neared its end, reflecting investor angst over a federal judge's decision temporarily blocking the company's merger with Tegna. The drop is a stunner for the shares, which have been among the steadiest in the media sector. Over the past five years, they have risen by 94%.

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA - Get Free Report) has been given an average recommendation of "Hold" by the six brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that

A federal judge on Friday evening granted a temporary restraining order to halt Nexstar's merger with Tegna, a transaction that creates a broadcasting giant with almost 270 stations across the country. U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley sided with DirecTV, which is seeking to block the merger, arguing that it violates antitrust laws.