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Media Industry News 21 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

Meta earnings, Waymo probe and Netflix deal talk put communication services stocks in focus

Meta earnings, Waymo probe and Netflix deal talk put communication services stocks in focus

New York, January 25, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed. Communication services stocks kicked off the week with their key sector gauge nudging up, despite investors gearing up for a heavy slate of corporate reports. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) climbed 0.6% to $116.96. The modest shift conceals just how concentrated this group is now. State Street…
25 January 2026
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Netflix stock rises as CEO knocks Paramount’s Warner bid — what Feb. 20 could mean for NFLX

Netflix stock rises as CEO knocks Paramount’s Warner bid — what Feb. 20 could mean for NFLX

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 09:02 EST — Market closed. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount’s rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery, saying it “doesn’t pass the sniff test,” as the takeover tussle continues to grab attention this month. Netflix shares climbed 3.1% on Friday, closing at $86.12. (Reuters) The battle over the deal has shifted beyond mere M&A speculation.…
24 January 2026
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Netflix stock jumps 3% as co-CEO says Paramount’s Warner bid ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’

Netflix stock jumps 3% as co-CEO says Paramount’s Warner bid ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 17:29 EST — After-hours Netflix (NFLX.O) shares closed up 3.1% at $86.12 on Friday and slipped about 0.1% in after-hours trading. (Yahoo Finance) The late-week bounce comes as investors stay glued to the company’s pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, with Paramount Skydance trying to derail the deal. It has turned Netflix’s…
24 January 2026
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Netflix stock price climbs 3% as CEO swipes at Paramount’s Warner bid; what NFLX investors watch next

Netflix stock price climbs 3% as CEO swipes at Paramount’s Warner bid; what NFLX investors watch next

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 12:51 PM ET — Regular session Netflix shares rose about 3% on Friday, recovering to $86.06 in midday trade as investors tracked fresh signals in the takeover fight for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming assets. The S&P 500 proxy SPY was up about 0.1% and the Nasdaq-100 tracker QQQ gained about 0.5%, while Warner…
23 January 2026
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Netflix stock price rises as CEO slams Paramount’s Warner bid, Senate hearing nears

Netflix stock price rises as CEO slams Paramount’s Warner bid, Senate hearing nears

New York, January 23, 2026, 10:37 EST — Regular session Netflix (NFLX.O) jumped about 2% to $85.21 in early trading Friday. Co-CEO Greg Peters told the Financial Times that Paramount’s rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery “doesn’t pass the sniff test.” He noted only a “very small” number of Warner shares have been tendered so far into Paramount’s hostile $108…
23 January 2026
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JioStar’s new sports monetisation play: Debrup Ghosh tapped to run premium portfolio

JioStar’s new sports monetisation play: Debrup Ghosh tapped to run premium portfolio

Mumbai, Jan 23, 2026, 19:37 IST JioStar has named Debrup Ghosh director of premium sports, stepping up its commercial push in live events as the Reliance-Disney joint venture refines its strategy, according to a report from Meyka.com. (Meyka) The timing is crucial since sports remains one of the rare formats that can draw large live audiences, despite viewers hopping between…
23 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:51 (ET) — After-hours Netflix shares dropped 2.2% to $83.54 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening the decline sparked by its bid for key Warner Bros. Discovery assets and a cautious 2026 outlook. This stock shift is significant because the Warner deal could instantly reshape Netflix’s cash flow, capital returns, and spending outlook. Investors are weighing…
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock price slips near $84 as Warner deal fight drags on — what’s next for NFLX

Netflix stock price slips near $84 as Warner deal fight drags on — what’s next for NFLX

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:26 AM EST — Regular session On Thursday morning, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) shares slipped roughly 1.1% to $84.41. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) showed little movement, while Paramount Skydance (PSKY) climbed around 1.8%. The Warner deal dispute is shaking up the tape beyond Netflix’s usual subscriber numbers, pricing shifts, and ad trends. Traders are weighing the…
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips in premarket as Warner bid fight drags on to Feb. 20

Netflix stock slips in premarket as Warner bid fight drags on to Feb. 20

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 08:30 ET — Premarket Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in premarket trading Thursday after Paramount Skydance pushed back the deadline for its hostile tender offer for Warner Bros Discovery to Feb. 20, prolonging the expensive takeover battle. (Reuters) The extension buys Paramount extra time to approach shareholders directly — a tender offer means buying…
22 January 2026
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Future plc snaps up SheerLuxe for £39.9m as buyback rolls on and Fidelity lifts stake

Future plc snaps up SheerLuxe for £39.9m as buyback rolls on and Fidelity lifts stake

London, January 22, 2026, 08:56 (GMT) Future (FUTR.L) announced Thursday it will acquire UK digital publisher SheerLuxe, along with BLUSH Talent MGMT, for an initial £39.9 million in cash. Shares jumped 3.7% to 525.5 pence by 0835 GMT, per Fidelity data. (London South East) The timing of the deal is tricky for Future, coming after a steep decline in its…
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:36 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped roughly 4.5% to $83.38 by midday Wednesday, continuing their slide amid the company’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming units. Shares of Warner Bros. rose about 1%, while Paramount Skydance edged down a bit. Netflix shares fell after the company posted holiday-quarter revenue and earnings…
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Netflix shares dropped around 3% in early U.S. trading Wednesday, continuing their slide after earnings as investors digested the streaming giant’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The stock was down $2.62 at $84.64, having earlier fallen close to 8% to $80.40. The selling highlights just how fast Netflix’s narrative has…
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P and Nasdaq Set for Higher Open Amid Corporate Earnings; Medicare Rates Impact Insurers
    January 27, 2026, 11:12 AM EST. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are poised for a higher open as fresh corporate earnings reports arrive, signaling investor optimism. Market watchers focus on quarterly results that could sway stock valuations in key sectors. Meanwhile, recent adjustments to Medicare reimbursement rates are placing pressure on insurance companies, affecting their shares. These changes highlight challenges in healthcare coverage and impact insurer profitability. Investors are balancing positive earnings updates against regulatory shifts, navigating a complex market environment. The interplay between strong corporate performance and healthcare policy remains central to market movements today.
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