Stock | NWS rises 6%; Murdoch talks up O'Brien

News Corp. shares are up smartly today, trading recently for $15.89, up nearly 6%. The move follows NWS's second-quarter financial report yesterday, where the company beat analysts expectations.

Also yesterday, CEO Rupert Murdoch said the company is having internal discussions about the possibility of a late-night program for comedian Conan O'Brien, MarketWatch says, but that Fox Broadcasting has not been in negotiations with the former Tonight Show host (left).

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