Barron's analyst Andrew Bary notes Paramount's $110B Warner acquisition closes Tuesday with high debt, $6B synergy target, and declining TV business. Only 3 of 25 analysts rate it Buy. Disney and Netflix offer better balance sheets and outlooks. Paramount warrants expected Oct 13.

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