Netflix stock slips on Warner Bros deal drama — earnings is the next test
Netflix shares fell 1.2% to $89.46 Friday, underperforming the market ahead of its Jan. 20 earnings release. Warner Bros Discovery’s board backed Netflix’s $27.75-a-share bid over Paramount’s $30 offer, while shareholders remain split before the Jan. 21 deadline. Netflix confirmed antitrust filings and ongoing talks with U.S. and EU regulators. Paramount criticized Netflix’s bid as uncertain, citing its falling share price.