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NASDAQ:NFLX 2 February 2026 - 15 February 2026

Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

Communication Services stocks face a holiday-shortened week as Meta and Alphabet slide, ad jitters linger

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) closed Friday at $114.58, down 0.1%, as declines in Meta and Alphabet offset gains in Disney and T-Mobile. Pinterest plunged 21% after a weak outlook tied to lower ad spending. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. Investors are watching for Fed minutes and key inflation data later in the week.
15 February 2026
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Netflix stock price faces a fresh test after holiday as Warner deal fight sharpens

Netflix stock price faces a fresh test after holiday as Warner deal fight sharpens

Netflix shares rose 1.33% to $76.87 Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop as Paramount intensified its challenge to Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal with new hires and potential board moves. Paramount named Rene Augustine as SVP of global public policy and held talks with hedge fund manager Matthew Halbower about a possible Warner board seat. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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Netflix stock flat as Warner deal fight widens; NFLX traders eye the next dates

Netflix stock flat as Warner deal fight widens; NFLX traders eye the next dates

Netflix shares were flat at $75.90 Friday after reports of a possible board fight at Warner Bros Discovery over a deal with Netflix. Co-CEO Greg Peters sold 27,312 shares on Feb. 10, while Chief Global Affairs Officer Cletus Willems sold 3,136 shares, SEC filings showed. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January, with core CPI up 0.3%. Treasury yields slipped after the inflation data.
13 February 2026
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Paramount sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery bid with ‘ticking fee’ as Netflix deal hangs over vote

Paramount sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery bid with ‘ticking fee’ as Netflix deal hangs over vote

Paramount raised its $30-a-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday by adding a delay-linked “ticking fee” and offering to cover breakup costs if WBD cancels its Netflix deal. WBD’s board is reviewing the revised offer but still backs the Netflix agreement. Netflix’s $27.75-a-share cash offer could drop if more debt is assigned to the Discovery Global spinout, according to WBD filings.
10 February 2026
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Netflix stock price jumps 3% as Paramount ups the pressure in Warner Bros battle

Netflix stock price jumps 3% as Paramount ups the pressure in Warner Bros battle

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $84.00 after Paramount raised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and offered to cover a $2.8 billion breakup fee tied to Netflix’s deal. Paramount extended its tender offer deadline to March 2 and added a “ticking fee” for WBD holders if closing is delayed past 2026. Warner Bros. Discovery shares gained 1.8%. Traders are watching the antitrust review and the new timeline.
10 February 2026
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Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix shares fell 2.1% to $80.44 Monday after the U.S. Department of Justice issued a civil subpoena tied to its Warner Bros bid. The antitrust review adds uncertainty over deal timing and approval. Traders are watching for Paramount’s Feb. 20 tender-offer deadline and a possible Warner shareholder vote in March. Netflix says it is cooperating with regulators and is unaware of any probe beyond standard merger review.
9 February 2026
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Communication services stocks lag Friday’s Wall Street bounce as AI spending jitters bite — here’s what matters next

Communication services stocks lag Friday’s Wall Street bounce as AI spending jitters bite — here’s what matters next

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 2.0% gain. Alphabet dropped 2.5% and Meta lost 1.3%, while Disney rose 3.5% and T-Mobile slid 2.2%. Investors weighed new Big Tech capital spending plans tied to artificial intelligence, with Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 outlay drawing scrutiny.
8 February 2026
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Netflix stock price in focus as DOJ digs into Warner deal ahead of Monday trade

Netflix stock price in focus as DOJ digs into Warner deal ahead of Monday trade

Netflix shares closed up 1.6% at $82.20 Friday, then slipped to $82.06 after hours as the Justice Department examined possible anti-competitive conduct in its $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery bid. A civil subpoena sought information on exclusionary practices, but Netflix said it was unaware of any probe beyond standard merger review. Warner shareholders are set to vote on the deal in March.
8 February 2026
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Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.
7 February 2026
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Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

Communication services stocks lag the rebound — what XLC investors need to know before Monday

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.39% to $115.76 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. Alphabet Class C shares dropped 2.48%, Meta lost 1.31%, and News Corp slid 6%. Comcast, Netflix, and Disney rose, partly offsetting losses. Investors remain wary of heavy AI-related capital spending by big tech firms.
7 February 2026
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Netflix stock price today: NFLX edges up as Trump steps back from Warner Bros bidding fight

Netflix stock price today: NFLX edges up as Trump steps back from Warner Bros bidding fight

Netflix shares rose 0.6% to $81.32 Friday after President Trump said he will not intervene in the company’s Warner Bros. deal dispute, leaving the Justice Department to handle it. Germany announced streaming platforms must invest at least 8% of local revenue in German content. Warner Bros. Discovery shares gained 0.8%, while Paramount Skydance dipped. In Indonesia, police questioned a comedian over alleged blasphemy in a Netflix special.
6 February 2026
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Netflix stock ends higher as Trump steps back from Warner Bros battle, then slips after hours

Netflix stock ends higher as Trump steps back from Warner Bros battle, then slips after hours

Netflix shares rose 0.9% to $80.87 Thursday, then slipped 0.4% in after-hours trading after President Trump said he would not intervene in its dispute with Paramount Skydance over Warner Bros Discovery. Investors are watching a U.S. antitrust review and a February 20 deadline for Paramount’s rival offer. Warner Bros shareholders will vote on the Netflix bid in March.
5 February 2026
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Netflix stock (NFLX) holds near $80 after-hours as Warner deal hits fresh political heat

Netflix stock (NFLX) holds near $80 after-hours as Warner deal hits fresh political heat

Netflix closed up 0.3% at $80.16 Wednesday and traded flat after hours as a Senate hearing intensified antitrust scrutiny over its $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery bid. A filing showed co-founder Reed Hastings sold 390,970 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-set plan. German voice actors launched a boycott over AI contract terms. The Nasdaq fell 1.5% on the day.
5 February 2026
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Netflix stock price slides as Warner Bros deal scrutiny tightens

Netflix stock price slides as Warner Bros deal scrutiny tightens

Netflix shares fell 3.4% to $79.94 Tuesday, steadying after hours as scrutiny intensified over its $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery. The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned CEO Ted Sarandos on competition, while Paramount Skydance extended its rival tender offer to Feb. 20. Reed Hastings filed to sell up to 390,970 shares. European voice actors boycotted Netflix over AI contract terms.
4 February 2026
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Netflix stock slides as Senate antitrust hearing revives Warner Bros deal jitters

Netflix stock slides as Senate antitrust hearing revives Warner Bros deal jitters

Netflix shares fell 1.9% to $81.20 Tuesday as lawmakers increased scrutiny of its proposed $82.7 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. CEO Ted Sarandos is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary antitrust panel. A rival Paramount Skydance tender offer expires Feb. 20. In Germany, voice actors launched a boycott over Netflix’s AI dubbing contract clauses.
3 February 2026
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Disney stock slides 7% in premarket after earnings flag park headwinds, CEO succession in focus

Disney stock slides 7% in premarket after earnings flag park headwinds, CEO succession in focus

Disney shares fell 7.3% to $104.45 in premarket trading Tuesday, outpacing declines at media rivals. The drop followed new disclosures, including a halt to reporting TV and streaming subscriber numbers and warnings of weaker international park attendance. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $26 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.63 per share. CEO succession and parks outlook remain in focus for investors.
3 February 2026
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Netflix stock slips after hours as March Warner vote report puts deal back in focus

Netflix stock slips after hours as March Warner vote report puts deal back in focus

Netflix shares fell 0.9% to $82.76 in after-hours trading Monday after reports Warner Bros. Discovery may put its $82.7 billion asset sale to a shareholder vote in March. Warner Bros. Discovery said no date is set and will wait for a preliminary proxy filing. Traders are watching a Senate antitrust hearing on the deal set for Tuesday. Paramount Skydance, the rival bidder, slipped slightly.
3 February 2026
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Netflix Stock Slips as Warner Bros March Vote Looms on $82.7 Billion Deal

Netflix Stock Slips as Warner Bros March Vote Looms on $82.7 Billion Deal

Netflix shares fell 0.1% to $83.39 after reports that Warner Bros Discovery will hold a shareholder vote in March on an $82.7 billion sale of its streaming and studio assets to Netflix. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the deal Feb. 3. Paramount Skydance’s bid deadline is Feb. 20. Warner’s board has rejected Paramount’s offer as inadequate.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • BP Refinery Sale and Labor Lockout Pressure Earnings and Valuation
    March 21, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT. BP plans to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany to Klesch Group, part of its strategy to refocus and cut costs. Concurrently, over 800 union workers are locked out at BP's Whiting, Indiana refinery amid contract talks, affecting refining operations in Europe and the U.S. BP shares trade at £5.623 with strong multi-year returns but face risks from industrial relations and refining margin exposure. The refinery sale and labor dispute raise questions on operational stability and earnings mix, with investors advised to monitor management guidance, production impacts, and dispute resolutions. BP's high trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio near 2,134 amplifies downside risks if execution falters. These developments invite scrutiny on BP's asset management and future profit sources as the company navigates competing pressures.
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