Josh Kosman
Josh Kosman is a business reporter at the New York Post.
Background
In addition to mergers and acquisitions, Josh has regularly broken news on major stories including Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter and upheaval at the Subway fast-food franchise. He wrote the 2009 expose "The Buyout of America" for Penguin Publishing. When he was in college, Kosman gave sports updates on Dr. Dre's hip-hop radio show, where he met rappers including Flavor Flav.
Latest Articles
Shari Redstone paid off $186M debt to Paramount's lenders -- with bulk of cash coming from Larry Ellison: sources
November 19, 2024 | 5:30pmThe 70-year-old daughter of the late media titan Sumner Redstone forked over $186 million last month owed to creditors of National Amusements — the holding company that owns 77.5% of...
Sam Altman seeks investors for AI chipmaker to challenge Musk-friendly Nvidia: source
November 19, 2024 | 12:51pmRain AI says its chips are much more energy efficient and powerful than Nvidia’s, sources said. In June, the company hired former Apple chip executive Jean-Didier Allegrucci as head of...
Major Paramount shareholder urges FCC to delay key decision on Skydance merger
November 12, 2024 | 7:59pmGabelli requested the delay so that he could probe for “potential fiduciary and/or federal securities violations” against Paramount's minority shareholders.
James Dolan abruptly scraps partnership with rival firm over Las Vegas NBA venue plan that could compete with the Sphere: sources
November 12, 2024 | 4:22pmThe billionaire Knicks owner has quietly broken off an unusual 14-month-old partnership with Oak View Group -- a rival firm co-founded by Dolan's longtime friend, the legendary concert promoter Irving...
Trump team weighs Wall Street lawyer Richard Farley as SEC chair candidate: sources
November 8, 2024 | 4:18pmA top lawyer on Wall Street known for his work on leveraged buyouts is being floated as a possible candidate to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Trump...
Radio giant iHeart Media slashes hundreds of jobs amid industry struggles
November 5, 2024 | 2:53pmHundreds of jobs will be slashed at iHeart Media as the debt-ridden radio and podcast giant has been crushed by music streaming, The Post has learned.
Rudy Giuliani exploring run for NYC mayor, sources say: 'I'm not going to say never'
November 3, 2024 | 5:47pmRudy Giuliani is exploring running for New York City mayor next year, political insiders say -- and the disgraced ex-Hizzoner isn’t outright denying it.
Chipmaking giant Nvidia in talks with Elon Musk over investing in xAI: source
November 1, 2024 | 5:33pmChipmaking giant Nvidia is in talks with Elon Musk about investing in his fast-growing artificial intelligence startup xAI, a source close to the situation said.
Boston Celtics minority owner angling to buy NBA champs -- at a discount: sources
October 29, 2024 | 4:31pmSteve Pagliuca, who owns about 20% of the reigning NBA champs, has pressed minority shareholders who own roughly another 30% to fall in with him in bidding for the Celtics.
Hedge fund titan and Kamala Harris fund-raiser Marc Lasry accused of sexual harassment by former executive he claims is trying to extort him for $50M
October 24, 2024 | 9:04pmLasry -- the co-founder of Avenue Capital Group and a major fund-raiser for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris -- allegedly forcibly kissed and groped Gina Strum, according to her complaint...
Oakland A's shop $500M minority stake in deal that values Vegas-bound team at $2B: sources
October 23, 2024 | 1:49pmBillionaire Oakland A's owner John Fisher is looking to cash in on the team's move to Las Vegas by selling off a minority stake that values the franchise at $2...
Billionaire fundraiser for Kamala Harris claims former hedge fund executive is trying to blackmail him for $50M: lawsuit
October 21, 2024 | 6:43pmLasry -- the 65-year-old former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and a major Democratic fund-raiser for Vice President Kamala Harris -- accused Gina Strum of threatening to make it “really,...
Hard-charging Bank of America boss has team yanked away months after death of worker who logged 100-hour workweeks
October 21, 2024 | 3:00pmAn embattled Bank of America executive was stripped of responsibility over a key money-making division -- months after outcry over the headline-grabbing death of an overworked junior banker in his...
WNBA will lose $40 million this season and its NBA investors are growing impatient
October 18, 2024 | 7:56pmThe NBA team owners have invested hundreds of millions in the WNBA since its1996 formation, per sources.
Eric Adams' legal hopes in corruption case could depend on Trump victory: sources
October 16, 2024 | 6:08pmMayor Eric Adams' hopes of beating his federal corruption rap could hinge on a unlikely savior: Donald Trump. A Trump win in the 2024 presidential election is viewed by some...
Cirque du Soleil returning to NYC for the first time in nearly a decade
October 14, 2024 | 2:36pmCirque du Soleil will set up its big top in the Big Apple for the first time in nearly a decade as the popular troupe continues its high-wire act to...
Gov. Kathy Hochul now says she has 'no intention' to aid Steve Cohen's troubled casino bid
October 10, 2024 | 9:25pmGov. Kathy Hochul insisted Thursday that she won't aid Mets owner Steve Cohen's bid for a coveted New York City casino license -- after sources told The Post she intended to...
Hochul will go to bat for major donor Mets owner Steve Cohen to revive his NYC casino bid
October 9, 2024 | 4:27pmGov. Kathy Hochul will go to bat for Mets owner Steve Cohen – one of the Democrat’s biggest donors – to help revive the billionaire’s all-but-dead bid for a coveted...
Betting watchdog cites Wynn, Resorts World Vegas scandals as concern for pending NYC casino bids
September 30, 2024 | 4:53pmThe head of the New York State Gaming Commission flagged recent Las Vegas betting scandals as potential roadblocks for two major bidders vying for highly coveted New York City casino...
Olivia Nuzzi once dated ex-MSNBC commentator Keith Olbermann -- star reporter's love life in focus amid RFK Jr. sexting scandal
September 23, 2024 | 6:24pm"I keep my personal relationships close to the vest," said the former ESPN anchor.