Darden Cancels Poison Pill Provision After Board Changes

Darden Cancels Poison Pill Provision After Board Changes

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The transcript covers Viacom's financial success driven by blockbuster films from Paramount Pictures, including 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and 'Transformers: Age of Extinction'. It also discusses changes at Darden Restaurants, where the board was replaced following a conflict with Starboard Capital, and leadership is being revamped under Jeff Smith. The US labor market saw a rise in unemployment claims, although they remained under 300,000 for the ninth consecutive week. Lastly, President Obama visited Myanmar, urging the country to continue its transition to civilian rule, meeting with opposition leaders like Aung San Suu Kyi.

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What did President Obama call for during his visit to Myanmar?

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Who did President Obama meet with during his visit to Myanmar?

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