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Netflix stock pops after-hours as NFLX drops out of Warner Bros bidding war

Netflix stock pops after-hours as NFLX drops out of Warner Bros bidding war

Netflix shares closed up 2.3% at $84.59 and rose another 0.8% after hours Thursday. The company said it will not raise its bid for Warner Bros Discovery after Warner’s board called Paramount Skydance’s $31-a-share offer superior. Netflix had previously agreed to pay $27.75 a share. Focus turns to Warner’s response and Netflix’s plans for its cash.
Netflix stock price today: NFLX rises as White House trip and Paramount bid keep Warner deal on edge

Netflix stock price today: NFLX rises as White House trip and Paramount bid keep Warner deal on edge

Netflix shares rose 1.3% to $83.75 by 11:00 a.m. ET Thursday, following a 6% jump Wednesday as investors tracked its $82.7 billion bid for Warner’s studio and streaming assets. Paramount Skydance has countered with a $31-per-share offer and a $7 billion breakup fee. Political and regulatory scrutiny is intensifying ahead of Warner’s March 20 shareholder vote. Warner reported a 6% revenue drop but HBO Max added 3.5 million subscribers.
Netflix stock jumps 6% on Warner bid twist — what investors watch next

Netflix stock jumps 6% on Warner bid twist — what investors watch next

Netflix shares jumped nearly 6% to $82.71 after Warner Bros. Discovery’s board said Paramount Skydance’s $31-per-share cash bid could lead to a superior offer, intensifying the bidding contest. Paramount’s proposal includes a ticking fee and would cover Warner’s $2.8 billion breakup fee to Netflix. Eleven state attorneys general urged the Justice Department to review the Netflix-Warner deal for antitrust concerns.
25 February 2026
Netflix stock jumps nearly 5% as Warner bidding war heats up — the next catalyst traders are watching

Netflix stock jumps nearly 5% as Warner bidding war heats up — the next catalyst traders are watching

Netflix shares rose 5% to $81.92 Wednesday as investors reacted to a takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount raised its bid to $31 per share, topping Netflix’s $27.75 offer, and added a larger breakup fee. Warner will engage further with Paramount, while a shareholder vote on Netflix’s proposal is set for March 20. Antitrust scrutiny and investor concerns over deal financing remain.
Netflix stock heads into Monday with Trump pressure and DOJ scrutiny hanging over Warner deal

Netflix stock heads into Monday with Trump pressure and DOJ scrutiny hanging over Warner deal

Netflix shares rose 2.17% to $78.67 Friday as investors watched the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding battle. Paramount said the U.S. antitrust waiting period expired for its $108.4 billion bid, but DOJ review continues. Donald Trump threatened “consequences” unless Netflix removes board member Susan Rice. Netflix has about $9 billion in cash and may raise its offer if Paramount improves its bid.
22 February 2026
Netflix stock rises as Warner Bros bid fight hits Monday deadline and fresh antitrust twist

Netflix stock rises as Warner Bros bid fight hits Monday deadline and fresh antitrust twist

Netflix shares rose 1.2% to $77.96 Friday as investors tracked a bidding contest for Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount said the U.S. antitrust waiting period on its $108.4 billion bid expired Feb. 19. Warner Bros Discovery shares gained 0.3%, while Paramount Skydance fell 1.0%. Netflix faces a Feb. 23 deadline to match or raise its offer.
Netflix stock price in focus: Warner Bros talks stir fresh questions for NFLX ahead of Tuesday trade

Netflix stock price in focus: Warner Bros talks stir fresh questions for NFLX ahead of Tuesday trade

Netflix closed Friday at $76.87, up 1.3%, ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Warner Bros Discovery is considering reopening sale talks with Paramount, potentially affecting Netflix’s pending deal. Paramount’s latest bid includes a ticking fee and coverage of Warner’s $2.8 billion breakup penalty. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with traders watching for developments when trading resumes Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.

Stock Market Today

  • NVIDIA Shares Fall 1.9% Following Analyst Downgrade Amid Insider Sales
    May 22, 2026, 6:44 PM EDT. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares dropped 1.9% to $215.33 on Friday after New Street Research cut its price target slightly to $340 from $343. Trading volume was around 3% below average. Despite this, other firms like Tigress Financial and Daiwa Securities maintain optimistic views with strong buy ratings and price targets up to $400. CFO Colette Kress and EVP Ajay K. Puri sold significant stock portions, reducing their holdings by 4.62% and 9.04% respectively, amid record Q1 AI-driven demand and a new $80 billion share buyback. The stock holds a strong consensus Buy rating with a $303.27 target, reflecting continued investor interest in NVIDIA's data center growth and margin strength.

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23 May 2026
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23 May 2026
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23 May 2026
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