Deals Report: Vivendi-Tencent Universal Talks, Apollo Newspaper Loan Deal

The video discusses Tencent's strategic expansion into the music industry, highlighting its investments in Spotify and its potential impact on US-China relations amid trade tensions. It also covers Apollo's significant investment in the newspaper industry, bypassing traditional Wall Street banks, and the implications of such direct lending practices.

What strategic sense does Tencent's investment in Spotify make?

How is the current trade war affecting cross-border deals with China?

What role is Apollo playing in the newspaper industry according to the text?

Discuss the significance of the loan arranged by Apollo compared to traditional Wall Street practices.

What are the implications for Apollo if the companies they invest in go under?