Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away
New York, January 14, 2026, 10:49 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped 1.6% Wednesday morning amid new developments in its pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming units. Warner Bros stock held steady, while Paramount Skydance slipped roughly 0.6%. (Reuters) This report matters now because the battle has become a test of structure: how much cash Netflix is ready to commit and how fast it can win over regulators. Earnings are out next week, leaving the stock little margin for unclear answers. Paramount ramped up the pressure Monday, suing Warner Bros Discovery to demand more details on the