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NASDAQ:NFLX 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.9% to $115.17 Friday, pressured by declines in Alphabet and Disney. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and updates on Warner Bros deals next week. Frontier’s merger with Verizon is set to complete Jan. 20, with Frontier shares halted after Friday’s session.
18 January 2026
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Tech Stocks Could Get a Jolt Next Week as Netflix, Intel and the Fed Crowd the Calendar

Tech Stocks Could Get a Jolt Next Week as Netflix, Intel and the Fed Crowd the Calendar

U.S. stocks closed nearly flat Friday, with the Dow down 0.17% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each slipping 0.06%. Chipmakers outperformed, as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 1.2%. Treasury yields climbed, and traders now see only a 20% chance of a March rate cut. Netflix and Intel report earnings next week, drawing investor focus.
18 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

President Donald Trump threatened 10% tariffs on eight European countries tied to Greenland, escalating to 25% by June if no deal is reached. The S&P 500 closed nearly flat at 6,940.01, while the Dow and Nasdaq also posted slight losses. Europe’s STOXX 600 ended flat, and China’s regulator announced tighter market controls. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $88 Friday amid heavy trading and renewed scrutiny of its $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery merger, after a Reuters report that President Trump bought up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner bonds post-announcement. Paramount Skydance has filed suit against Warner and launched a rival $108.4 billion bid. Netflix is reportedly preparing an all-cash offer as regulators review the deal.
18 January 2026
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Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday on President Trump’s effort to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Stocks ended the week lower, with the S&P 500 at 6,940.01 and Brent crude at $64.13. China releases GDP data as Davos opens, while Japan nears a possible snap election. Prime Minister Takaichi may suspend Japan’s 8% food sales tax, risking a 5 trillion yen revenue hit.
18 January 2026
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Paramount’s Warner takeover bid hits court snag as Netflix deal heads toward proxy fight

Paramount’s Warner takeover bid hits court snag as Netflix deal heads toward proxy fight

A Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s bid to fast-track Warner Bros Discovery disclosures in the fight over Netflix’s $82.7 billion takeover offer. Paramount will extend its tender offer past Jan. 21 and prepare for a proxy battle. Warner’s board called Paramount’s bid “inferior” to Netflix’s. Netflix’s earnings call next week is expected to focus on the Warner deal.
17 January 2026
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Communication Services stocks slide into long weekend: Netflix earnings, Google court fight in focus

Communication Services stocks slide into long weekend: Netflix earnings, Google court fight in focus

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF fell 0.9% Friday to $115.17, capping a fifth straight daily decline. Alphabet slipped 0.9%, Disney dropped 1.9%, and T-Mobile fell 2.3%. Netflix will report quarterly results Tuesday, with attention on its pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery’s assets. Google asked a federal judge to delay an order requiring it to share data with rivals during its appeal.
17 January 2026
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Netflix stock price holds near $88 as Sony film deal and Warner bid set up Tuesday earnings

Netflix stock price holds near $88 as Sony film deal and Warner bid set up Tuesday earnings

Netflix closed at $88.00 Friday, slipping 0.06%, then rose 0.5% after hours ahead of its Q4 results Tuesday. The company’s $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery faces competition from Paramount Skydance and awaits regulatory approval. Analysts expect $11.97 billion in quarterly revenue and about 10 million new subscribers. Director Bradford L. Smith sold shares at $88–$90 this week, retaining nearly 80,000.
17 January 2026
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Netflix stock barely moves after hours as KeyBanc cuts target ahead of Warner deal-heavy earnings

Netflix stock barely moves after hours as KeyBanc cuts target ahead of Warner deal-heavy earnings

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $88 in after-hours trading Friday after KeyBanc cut its price target to $110, citing uncertainty over the planned Warner Bros deal. Investors await Netflix’s Jan. 20 earnings and details on the $82.7 billion Warner Bros acquisition bid. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Netflix stock price nudges higher as Warner Bros bid looms over earnings week

Netflix stock price nudges higher as Warner Bros bid looms over earnings week

Netflix shares rose 0.1% to $88.12 Friday as investors awaited its Jan. 20 earnings and updates on its $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid. Netflix announced a multi-year deal with Sony Pictures for exclusive global streaming rights to new films, starting later this year. A Delaware judge declined to fast-track a Paramount lawsuit seeking details on Warner Bros’ support for the Netflix deal.
16 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix shares fell 0.6% to $88.05 in after-hours trading after announcing a multi-year global film licensing deal with Sony Pictures. A Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s request to fast-track its lawsuit over Warner Bros Discovery’s preference for Netflix’s takeover bid. Investors are focused on Netflix’s January 20 earnings and updates on the Warner deal. Financial terms of the Sony agreement were not disclosed.
15 January 2026
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Netflix stock falls after hours as Reuters reports possible all-cash Warner Bros bid shift

Netflix stock falls after hours as Reuters reports possible all-cash Warner Bros bid shift

Netflix shares fell about 2% after hours Wednesday following reports it may switch to an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming businesses, replacing an $82.7 billion cash-and-stock offer. The stock closed at $88.55, down $1.79. Investors are watching for details on funding as speculation grows over a bidding war with Paramount Skydance. Netflix will release Q4 results on Jan. 20.
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away

Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away

Netflix shares fell 1.6% Wednesday as investors weighed reports it may switch to an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets, valued at $82.7 billion. Paramount Skydance, offering $108.4 billion for all of Warner Bros, escalated its challenge with a lawsuit and board nominations. Warner Bros dismissed the lawsuit as meritless. Netflix’s quarterly results are due January 20.
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock edges up after report it may go all-cash on Warner Bros assets

Netflix stock edges up after report it may go all-cash on Warner Bros assets

Netflix shares rose 1% in after-hours trading after reports it may switch to an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming units, challenging Paramount Skydance’s $30-a-share cash offer. Warner Bros’ board urged shareholders to reject Paramount’s bid, citing higher costs and debt risks. Paramount’s tender offer expires Jan. 21. Warner Bros shares closed up 1.7% at $28.86.
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock barely moves as Paramount lawsuit intensifies fight over Warner deal

Netflix stock barely moves as Paramount lawsuit intensifies fight over Warner deal

Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros Discovery and launched a $30-per-share tender offer to block Warner’s $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, which values Warner assets at $27.75 per share. Netflix shares were flat at $89.44 Tuesday, while Warner fell 0.3% and Paramount Skydance slipped 0.5%. Warner’s board called the Paramount bid inferior and warned of a $2.8 billion termination fee if the Netflix deal collapses.
13 January 2026
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Netflix stock stuck near $90 as Paramount sues over Warner deal and analysts reset targets

Netflix stock stuck near $90 as Paramount sues over Warner deal and analysts reset targets

Netflix shares edged up 0.05% to $89.45 Tuesday after Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros Discovery in Delaware, seeking more disclosure on Warner’s planned deal with Netflix. Paramount also plans a proxy fight at Warner’s 2026 annual meeting. Netflix will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 20, with investors watching for updates on the Warner deal and content spending.
13 January 2026
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Netflix stock barely budges after hours as Paramount sues over Warner Bros deal

Netflix stock barely budges after hours as Paramount sues over Warner Bros deal

Paramount sued Warner Bros Discovery in Delaware and launched a boardroom campaign to block its merger with Netflix, demanding more deal details and seeking board seats. Netflix shares dipped 0.03% to $89.41 in after-hours trading. Warner Bros stock fell 1.6%, while Paramount Skydance rose 0.8%. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and the tender-offer deadline next week.
12 January 2026
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Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix shares rose 0.7% to $90.07 after Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking more disclosure on Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition deal and hinting at a proxy fight. Paramount’s $30-per-share cash offer expires Jan. 21 unless extended. HSBC initiated Netflix coverage with a Buy rating ahead of its Jan. 20 earnings report. Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell 1.3%.
12 January 2026
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