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Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded at $27.10 on May 19, about 10% below some intrinsic value estimates but above a cited fair value of $18.17. The company reported $37.2 billion in annual revenue and a $1.7 billion loss. Analysts remain split on valuation amid merger talks with Paramount and ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Discounted cash flow models value the stock at $30.04.
Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Faces New California Antitrust Test as Lawmakers Push Bonta

Paramount’s $111 Billion Warner Bros Deal Faces A New California Threat

California Democrats and press-freedom groups are pressuring regulators to scrutinize Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Lawmakers cited job losses and production declines in Los Angeles, while press groups demanded records on the deal and editorial independence. The FCC is reviewing foreign investment ties, with concerns over national security and press freedom.
Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Faces New California Antitrust Test as Lawmakers Push Bonta

Paramount-Warner Bros Deal Faces New California Antitrust Test as Lawmakers Push Bonta

Thirty-four California Democrats in Congress urged state Attorney General Rob Bonta to scrutinize Paramount Skydance’s planned $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery for antitrust harm. The lawmakers cited recent job losses in Los Angeles and warned of further consolidation. Bonta has not announced legal action. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approved the merger in April.
Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Hours From Paramount Vote That Could Redraw Hollywood

Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Are Hours From Paramount Vote That Could Redraw Hollywood

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders face a Wednesday night deadline to vote on Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover offer, with a special meeting set for Thursday morning. Shares traded 12% below the $31-per-share offer Wednesday, signaling investor doubts despite board support. The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and UK regulators are reviewing the deal. Nearly 3,500 industry figures have signed an anti-merger letter.
GEICO Launches March Madness Trey McKenney Docuseries as New York Judge Keeps $2.7 Million Fraud Suit Alive

GEICO Launches March Madness Trey McKenney Docuseries as New York Judge Keeps $2.7 Million Fraud Suit Alive

A New York federal judge allowed most of GEICO’s $2.7 million civil racketeering and fraud claims to proceed against medical providers, days before GEICO launched a Paramount+ docuseries featuring Michigan freshman Trey McKenney for March Madness. The series began streaming Monday as Michigan, a No. 1 seed, prepares to face Howard in Buffalo.
California antitrust probe throws fresh doubt on Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California antitrust probe throws fresh doubt on Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California Attorney General Rob Bonta confirmed an open investigation into Paramount Skydance’s planned $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount agreed to pay $31 per share in cash, with a ticking fee if the deal closes after Sept. 30, 2026. Fitch downgraded Paramount’s credit rating to junk, citing leverage risks. Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell about 1% to $27.95 in early trading.
Warner Bros Discovery stock in focus before the bell as Netflix’s Sarandos puts $27.75 cap on bid

Warner Bros Discovery stock in focus before the bell as Netflix’s Sarandos puts $27.75 cap on bid

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company exited Warner Bros. Discovery talks over price, not politics, citing a $27.75 per share limit. WBD closed Friday at $28.17, below Paramount Skydance’s $31.00 cash offer. California’s attorney general has opened an investigation into the proposed merger. Paramount will discuss the deal on a Monday morning call.
WBD stock heads into Monday with a 9% gap to Paramount’s $31 offer — here’s what traders watch

WBD stock heads into Monday with a 9% gap to Paramount’s $31 offer — here’s what traders watch

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $28.17 Friday, 9% below Paramount’s $31-per-share cash offer. California’s attorney general opened an investigation into the deal. Paramount expects to close in the third quarter of 2026, with a ticking fee if delayed past September 30. Shareholder vote is set for early spring.
Netflix stock leaps on $2.8 billion breakup fee — here’s what matters before NFLX reopens

Netflix stock leaps on $2.8 billion breakup fee — here’s what matters before NFLX reopens

Netflix shares jumped 13.77% to $96.24 on Friday after the company exited its Warner Bros. Discovery bid and received a $2.8 billion breakup fee from Paramount. The move eased concerns over debt and deal risk. Paramount will proceed with a $110 billion Warner merger. Investors await Monday’s trading and guidance on Netflix’s use of the cash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix stock price slips as Senate sets Feb. 3 hearing on Warner deal, NFLX traders eye next catalysts

Netflix stock price slips as Senate sets Feb. 3 hearing on Warner deal, NFLX traders eye next catalysts

Netflix shares fell 0.8% to $84.92 as the Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee set a Feb. 3 hearing on Netflix’s $83 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. Senator Mike Lee warned the deal could sideline a competitor and pressed both firms on data safeguards. Warner Bros Discovery shares slipped 0.3%. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, passing 7,000.
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