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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.
19 May 2026
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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.
10 May 2026
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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.
8 May 2026
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Paramount Skydance Stock Jumps After Wall Street’s ‘Riskiest’ Upgrade as Warner Bros Deal Hits New Fight

Paramount Skydance Stock Jumps After Wall Street’s ‘Riskiest’ Upgrade as Warner Bros Deal Hits New Fight

Paramount Skydance shares rose 8.3% to $11.09 Friday after Morgan Stanley double-upgraded the stock, citing the pending $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover. The move comes ahead of Paramount’s May 4 earnings and follows a consumer lawsuit seeking to block the deal. The merger still faces regulatory review, litigation, and scrutiny over foreign investment.
2 May 2026
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CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test

CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved Paramount’s $110 billion takeover bid, clearing a major hurdle for the deal. Paramount Skydance shares closed at $10.97 Friday, down 2.66%, as investors weighed the regulatory risks. The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and European regulators are expected to scrutinize the merger. The combined company would include CBS, CNN, HBO Max, and Paramount+.
27 April 2026
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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.
22 April 2026
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Price Falls as California Review Clouds Paramount’s $31 Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Price Falls as California Review Clouds Paramount’s $31 Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed down 1% at $27.14 Friday after the company canceled its March 20 stockholder meeting for the terminated Netflix deal and California’s attorney general confirmed an open investigation. Paramount’s $31-per-share offer remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. Fitch downgraded Paramount to junk status, citing high debt. The S&P 500 ended down 0.61%.
14 March 2026
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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.
5 March 2026
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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.
2 March 2026
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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.
1 March 2026
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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.
28 February 2026
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Nasdaq ends February with weekly drop as AI jitters bite; jobs report is next test

Nasdaq ends February with weekly drop as AI jitters bite; jobs report is next test

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.9% Friday to 22,668.21, ending its worst month since March 2025. Tech and financial shares led declines as inflation data and AI disruption fears weighed on sentiment. Nvidia dropped 4.2%, while Zscaler slid 12.2% after earnings. Focus turns to the March 6 U.S. jobs report and Broadcom results.
28 February 2026
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Netflix stock jumps as NFLX walks away from Warner Bros bid, easing deal fears

Netflix stock jumps as NFLX walks away from Warner Bros bid, easing deal fears

Netflix shares jumped 9% Friday after the company said it would not raise its offer for Warner Bros Discovery assets, stepping back from a potential bidding war. Warner Bros said Paramount Skydance’s $31-a-share proposal triggered a four-day match window for Netflix. Paramount Skydance shares rose about 5%. Investors await Netflix’s next public comments on March 4.
27 February 2026
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Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stock price pops in premarket as Netflix steps aside on Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) stock price pops in premarket as Netflix steps aside on Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance shares jumped 9.5% to $12.24 in premarket trading Friday after Netflix declined to match its $31-per-share bid for Warner Bros Discovery. California’s attorney general said the deal faces an open investigation, and analysts warned of possible regulatory challenges. Paramount’s offer includes a $7 billion termination fee and a ticking fee if closing is delayed past September 2026.
27 February 2026
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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.
27 February 2026
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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.
26 February 2026
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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
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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.
25 February 2026
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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
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