Netflix Stock Slides Below Key Support as $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. and Harry Potter Megadeal Collides With Insider Selling
Netflix shares fell sharply this week after the company announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO and the Harry Potter franchise. Co-founder Reed Hastings sold $40.7 million in stock, cutting his direct stake by about 99%. NFLX traded near $103 midday Friday, below key technical levels. The transaction awaits regulatory and shareholder approval, with closing targeted for Q3 2026.