Report: Apple Keeping 'Close Eye' On Time Warner Amid M&A Rumors

According to the

,

is among several companies that are paying particularly close attention to any strategic alternatives

may decide to implement. The New York Post stated that Apple is a possible suitor for the entertainment company. The publication, citing "sources familiar with the situation," added that Apple is "eyeing Time Warner's assets to ease the launch of a stand-alone streaming TV service." Meanwhile, a "source close to Apple" also told the New York Post that Eddy Cue, Apple's content deals boss, is also "keeping tabs on proceedings at Time Warner." The New York Post further stated that

is "also seen as a possible Time Warner suitor." Meanwhile, Fox would also make a "good partner" for Time Warner, the publication also wrote.