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Business anchor departure

Maurice DuBois leaves CBS News

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 04, 2025 · Last updated Dec 05, 2025

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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The departures of Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson from Paramount Global — CBS News, coupled with a broader overhaul by Paramount Global and new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, signal significant instability and strategic shifts within the media industry. This could lead to changes in viewership and advertising revenue for Paramount Global — CBS News, potentially affecting Paramount Global's stock performance.

Media Broadcasting
Event Summary

Longtime news anchor Maurice DuBois announced his departure from Paramount Global — CBS News, with his final broadcast on December 18. This follows the earlier announcement by co-anchor John Dickerson that he would also be leaving the network by the end of the year. Their exits leave the 'CBS Evening News' without permanent anchors heading into 2026. The departures occur amidst a larger overhaul of the struggling news program, led by new Paramount Global — CBS News president Tom Cibrowski and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The network's parent company, Paramount Global, is also undergoing major updates after merging with Skydance Media, influencing the changes at Paramount Global — CBS News. The 'CBS Evening News' has faced declining ratings, and the network is actively reviewing candidates like Tony Dokoupil and Matt Gutman to find new leadership for the show.

Entities Involved
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Maurice DuBois
Maurice DuBois is a longtime news anchor who is leaving Paramount Global — CBS News after more than 20 years. His departure, along with John Dickerson's, leaves the CBS Evening News without permanent anchors.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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John Dickerson
John Dickerson is a co-anchor who also announced his departure from Paramount Global — CBS News, preceding Maurice DuBois's announcement. His exit contributes to the leadership vacuum at 'CBS Evening News'.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Tom Cibrowski
Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of Paramount Global — CBS News, praised Maurice DuBois's work and is involved in the network's plans for the future of 'CBS Evening News'.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Skydance Media
Skydance Media recently merged with Paramount Global, contributing to the broader corporate changes affecting Paramount Global — CBS News.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Norah O Donnell
Norah O Donnell was a former anchor of 'CBS Evening News' before Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson took over. She has been rumored as a possible replacement, though sources suggest it is doubtful.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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WCBS-TV
WCBS-TV is a local CBS affiliate in New York City where Maurice DuBois worked for many years before his national role.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Tony Dokoupil
Tony Dokoupil, a co-anchor for 'CBS Mornings', has been mentioned as a possible replacement for the 'CBS Evening News' anchor position.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Matt Gutman
Matt Gutman, an ABC News correspondent, has reportedly been circulated by Bari Weiss as a candidate for the 'CBS Evening News' anchor chair.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Bari Weiss
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Paramount Global
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Paramount Global — CBS News
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Skydance Media related ↔ Paramount Global
Bari Weiss related ↔ Paramount Global
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