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Netflix stock climbs as Trump steps back from Warner Bros takeover fight

Netflix stock climbs as Trump steps back from Warner Bros takeover fight

Netflix shares rose 1.7% to $81.51 after President Trump said he would not intervene in the Warner Bros Discovery bidding dispute, leaving the matter to the Justice Department. Warner Bros Discovery shares fell 1.4%, and Paramount Skydance dropped 2%. Senate hearings this week focused on antitrust issues tied to Warner’s $82.7 billion deal. Investors are watching DOJ review and upcoming shareholder and bid deadlines.

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  • State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF (MDY) Sees $341.6M Inflow Amid Mixed Performance in Key Components
    March 18, 2026, 11:28 AM EDT. The State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust (MDY) recorded a significant inflow of approximately $341.6 million, marking a 1.4% increase in outstanding units week over week. Key components showed mixed results: Coherent Corp (COHR) rose 3.6%, Woodward Inc. (WWD) climbed 1.7%, while TechnipFMC plc (FTI) dipped 0.4%. MDY's latest share price stands at $617.64, below its 52-week high of $662.65. ETFs trade in 'units' rather than shares, with inflows prompting purchases of underlying assets. Large inflows like MDY's can influence both ETF value and the performance of its holdings.
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