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SiriusXM Names New CFO Zac Coughlin as It Doubles Down on In‑Car Growth, Free Listening and Podcast Power

SiriusXM Names New CFO Zac Coughlin as It Doubles Down on In‑Car Growth, Free Listening and Podcast Power

As Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) reshapes itself for a tougher audio landscape, the company is making a series of high‑impact moves that all point in the same direction: cars, cash flow and premium content. Over the past few weeks SiriusXM has: Here’s how all of that fits together — and what it means for investors, automakers and listeners. Zac Coughlin Takes the Finance Wheel at SiriusXM On November 18, SiriusXM announced that Zac Coughlin will become the company’s next Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Tom Barry on January 1, 2026. Barry will step down as CFO on December 31, 2025
20 November 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Soars as $70 Billion‑Plus Takeover Race Heats Up – Paramount, Netflix & Comcast Face Bid Deadline

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Soars as $70 Billion‑Plus Takeover Race Heats Up – Paramount, Netflix & Comcast Face Bid Deadline

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) is at the center of one of the biggest media takeover battles in years, with Hollywood studios, tech streamers and Gulf sovereign wealth funds all circling the owner of HBO, CNN and the DC Universe. As first‑round bids are due on 20 November, Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is pushing for a higher price, investors are piling into the stock and new reports keep reshaping the narrative almost by the hour. Reuters+1 At early afternoon trading today, WBD shares traded around $23.69, up just over 4% on the day, giving the company a market capitalization
19 November 2025
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Netflix Stock Soars to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and Streaming War Shake-Up

Netflix (NFLX) Stock Today: 10‑for‑1 Split, Analyst Cuts and Warner Bros. Discovery Rumors — What to Know Before the Bell (Nov. 19, 2025)

As U.S. markets get ready to open on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is still digesting its 10‑for‑1 stock split, fresh analyst price‑target cuts, and mounting speculation about a potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Here’s your full pre‑market playbook. 1. Pre‑market snapshot: Netflix stock this morning Technical watchers note that the stock has fallen about 11% from its late‑June peak and is below its 50‑day moving average but above its 200‑day line, a setup that often signals a consolidating uptrend rather than a broken one. Investors+1 2. The 10‑for‑1 stock split: big optical drop, zero fundamental change The headline “Netflix stock drops 90%” floating
19 November 2025
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Is Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) the Next Big Media Stock? 75% YTD Surge Sparks Buzz

WBD Stock Today: Warner Bros. Discovery Near 52-Week High as Sale Bids Heat Up (November 18, 2025)

Snapshot: WBD stock on November 18, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) spent Tuesday trading just under its recent highs as Wall Street digested a wave of fresh headlines about a potential sale of the company and looming bid deadlines this week. As of the latest afternoon quote on November 18: In other words, today’s modest move is happening near the very top of WBD’s 52‑week range, with the stock having more than doubled from its 2024 lows as takeover speculation and restructuring plans reshaped the investment story. All of this is playing out against a weak broader tape: major
18 November 2025
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Stock Market Today (Nov. 18, 2025): Nasdaq slides as AI trade stumbles; Tesla, Palantir, SMCI pace tech losses ahead of Nvidia earnings; Disney ends YouTube TV blackout

Stock Market Today (Nov. 18, 2025): Nasdaq slides as AI trade stumbles; Tesla, Palantir, SMCI pace tech losses ahead of Nvidia earnings; Disney ends YouTube TV blackout

Market snapshot — mid‑day Tuesday, Nov. 18 AI trade under pressure: Why Nvidia’s print looms so large Tech led the sell‑off again as investors questioned whether multi‑quarter AI capex can keep delivering near‑term returns. With Nvidia set to report Wednesday, options markets are braced for a ~7% swing that could ripple across index‑heavy tech and AI hardware/software cohorts. A move of that size would rank among the largest post‑earnings value changes ever for the company. Reuters Wall Street commentary also leaned cautious on valuations after the fall’s powerful rally. AP noted that AI bubble fears have risen—45% of global fund
18 November 2025
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E.W. Scripps (SSP) Soars as Sinclair Builds 8.2% Stake and Pushes for Takeover on November 17, 2025

E.W. Scripps (SSP) Soars as Sinclair Builds 8.2% Stake and Pushes for Takeover on November 17, 2025

On November 17, 2025, Sinclair Inc. disclosed an 8.2% stake in The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and confirmed it is pursuing a merger, sending SSP stock more than 20% higher. Here’s what the potential Sinclair–Scripps deal means for investors, the local TV landscape and sports rights. The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is at the center of one of the biggest media storylines of 2025 after rival broadcaster Sinclair Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) revealed it has quietly built an 8.2% stake in Scripps’ Class A non‑voting shares and is actively pushing for a takeover.Reuters+1 The disclosure, made in a regulatory
17 November 2025
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Warner Bros Discovery Stock Skyrockets on $60B Takeover Rumors

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock Climbs as Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Line Up Bids in High‑Stakes Auction – November 14, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) moved back into the spotlight on Friday, November 14, 2025, as a potential sale of all or part of the media giant appeared to crystallize into a three‑way contest between Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix. The growing prospect of a bidding war sent WBD shares higher and intensified scrutiny of the company’s strategy, leadership and balance sheet. TradingView+3Sports Business Journal+3The Wall Street Journal+3 At the same time, new regulatory and governance angles emerged: a prominent U.S. lawmaker raised antitrust concerns about a possible Netflix deal, and Warner Bros. Discovery quietly rewrote CEO David Zaslav’s
14 November 2025
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TNL Mediagene (TNMG) Stock Explodes on Coupang Deal: What Today’s Partnership Means for Taiwan’s Content Commerce Boom – 13 November 2025

TNL Mediagene (TNMG) Stock Explodes on Coupang Deal: What Today’s Partnership Means for Taiwan’s Content Commerce Boom – 13 November 2025

TNL Mediagene (NASDAQ: TNMG) is back in the spotlight today after unveiling a strategic partnership with U.S. Fortune 150 technology and e‑commerce company Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), focused on the fast‑growing Taiwan market. PR Newswire The Tokyo‑headquartered digital media and data group says the alliance is designed to supercharge its Content Commerce and Retail Media Network ecosystem across a suite of premium media brands, from The News Lens to Business Insider Taiwan and iCook. PR Newswire Investors have reacted with enthusiasm. As of mid‑morning on November 13, 2025, TNMG shares were trading around $0.44, up roughly 46% on the day,
13 November 2025
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Disney Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Miss, Dividend Hike and a Disney+–Hulu Subscriber Surge Amid Kimmel Fallout

Disney Q4 2025 Earnings: Revenue Miss, Dividend Hike and a Disney+–Hulu Subscriber Surge Amid Kimmel Fallout

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) delivered a classic “good news, bad news” quarter this morning: revenue came in lighter than Wall Street hoped, but profits, streaming and theme parks were strong enough for the company to raise its dividend and expand share buybacks — all while navigating a politically charged Jimmy Kimmel controversy and a costly blackout on YouTube TV. Financial Times+3AP News+3The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO+3 Key takeaways from Disney’s fiscal Q4 2025 Headline numbers: revenue disappoints, profit and EPS beat For the quarter ended September 25, 2025, Disney generated $22.46 billion in revenue — basically flat
13 November 2025
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Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) Jumps on First Post‑Merger Earnings: $1.5B Content Push, $3B Cost Cuts, Paramount+ Price Hike — 11/11/2025

Paramount Skydance (NASDAQ: PSKY) Jumps on First Post‑Merger Earnings: $1.5B Content Push, $3B Cost Cuts, Paramount+ Price Hike — 11/11/2025

Paramount Skydance Corporation reported its first results since the Skydance–Paramount merger and the stock rallied after management laid out a bigger streaming-and-studios investment plan and raised its cost‑savings target. Shares were up ~5.5% today as CEO David Ellison emphasized a tech‑forward overhaul, a fatter content slate, and a sharper path to profitability. Reuters Quick take (today) What happened on November 11, 2025 Stock reaction & strategy. Investors bid PSKY higher after management raised its savings target to $3B, laid out >$1.5B in incremental 2026 programming investments, and reiterated a push to unify streaming platforms and ramp to ~15 theatrical releases
11 November 2025
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Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Today — Nov. 7, 2025: Sky–ITV Talks and a Potential WBD Bid Put M&A in Focus as Shares Hover Near $27

Published: November 7, 2025 Key takeaways Comcast stock price snapshot (Nov. 7, 2025) Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) traded modestly lower today, holding near the $27 handle. As of 19:33 UTC (2:33 p.m. ET), the stock printed $27.28 after opening at $27.56, with volume around 20.9 million shares. Intraday, CMCSA ranged $27.02–$27.77, reflecting an active tape as investors reacted to fresh M&A headlines. For reference, CMCSA finished Thursday at $27.31, setting the baseline for today’s moves. MarketWatch What’s moving CMCSA today: two deal headlines 1) Sky–ITV talks in the U.K. ITV confirmed it is in preliminary discussions to sell its free‑to‑air
7 November 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Q3 2025: Loss Widens as TV Slumps, Studio Soars on ‘Superman’; Zaslav Says Sale/Split Review “Active” — November 6, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Q3 2025: Loss Widens as TV Slumps, Studio Soars on ‘Superman’; Zaslav Says Sale/Split Review “Active” — November 6, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBD) reported third‑quarter 2025 results before the bell on Thursday, detailing a sharper‑than‑expected loss as cord‑cutting weighed on TV networks, while the film studio outperformed on the back of “Superman” and other tentpoles. Management also reiterated that a strategic review—ranging from a full or partial sale to a previously announced two‑way split—remains underway, with no hard deadline. Reuters Top takeaways (Q3 FY2025) By segment (revenue): Streaming $2.63B (flat), Studios $3.32B (+24%), Global Linear Networks $3.88B (‑22%). Studio growth was driven by “Superman,” “Weapons,” and “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” MarketScreener+1 What management said — and what
6 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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