Dec. 11, 2025 | On the Money INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Thursday’s business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on YouTube’s new “slimmed-down subscription” and a new study on diabetes and other weight-impacting conditions in pets. More bids inbound for Warner Bros. Discovery Investors are betting that there are higher bids yet to come for Warner Bros. The Wall Street Journal reports Paramount CEO David Ellison sat with a number of Warner investors in meetings in New York on Tuesday, seeking their support and asking them to take action by going to Warner management and board members and expressing that they favor Paramount’s bid over Netflix’s. A number of attendees came away with the view that a higher bid from paramount was more than likely. YouTube TV launching slimmed-down subscription YouTube TV will launch new slimmer subscription bundles, including a sports plan. YouTube TV said the move aims to give users more control over their viewing choices, whether they prefer a general entertainment package or one focused on niche genres such as news or family content. The company now accounts for the largest share of TV viewing in the U.S., ahead of streaming rival Netflix and traditional media companies such as Disney, according to Nielsen. Colleges to display earnings transparency Soon you’ll know the salaries from the colleges where you’re applying. The Department of Education is adding another layer of transparency around earnings outcomes for students and their families applying for federal financial aid for college. The data will show what graduates earn compared to other people in the state and nationally. That can help applicants make better decisions about student debt. Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25% The Federal Reserve cut interest rates a quarter-point— likely impacting everything from credit card rates and mortgages to online savings accounts. It’s possible consumers can expect to see a lower annual percentage rate, that is, the yearly cost of borrowing, for products like credit cards. Auto loans track the five-year treasury yield, but that is largely influenced by the fed rate — so these could come down, too. The dip is unlikely to have a sizable impact, though, since car payments are influenced by several other factors, including credit history, the type of vehicle and down payments. Mortgage rates — which have been trending lower — could also continue to come down, according to experts. Your pet might not be such a chonker anymore Okava Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the medication, said the landmark clinical study of the “first-in-class” device could have “profound” implications for diabetes, kidney disease, healthy aging, and longevity in pets. There’s a study going on for cats to see effectiveness and if there is any harm. Another study is planned for dogs. ...read more read less