Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) shares saw a near 7% rise in pre-market trading following the announcement of a significant write-down and workforce cuts. What Happened: Paramount Global announced a write-down of nearly $6 billion on its cable networks and plans to cut 15% of its U.S. workforce. This move is part of Paramount’s strategy to reduce costs by $500 million ahead of its merger with Skydance Media. See Also: Strategist Warns ‘There’s A Serious Collapse That’s Coming’ After Monday’s Global Market Crash: ‘Tons And Approximately 2,000 employees will be affected by the work…