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Netflix stock slides as antitrust heat builds on Warner Bros deal

Netflix stock slides as antitrust heat builds on Warner Bros deal

Netflix shares fell 2.3% to $82.69 in late morning trading Thursday amid mounting political scrutiny over its proposed Warner Bros Discovery merger. More than a dozen UK politicians urged regulators to review the deal, warning it could harm competition. The Nasdaq dropped 1% as tech stocks slid. A Senate antitrust hearing on the merger is set for February 3.
29 January 2026
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Netflix stock price slips after hours as Feb. 3 antitrust hearing clouds Warner deal

Netflix stock price slips after hours as Feb. 3 antitrust hearing clouds Warner deal

Netflix shares fell 1.1% to $84.64 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. and UK regulators increased scrutiny of its proposed Warner Bros. merger. The Senate antitrust panel set a Feb. 3 hearing, while UK politicians urged a full review. Trading volume reached 37.6 million shares. Netflix recently boosted its bridge loan commitments to $42.2 billion for the deal.
29 January 2026
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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.
28 January 2026
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Netflix stock dips as UK antitrust pressure mounts on Warner bid and Senate hearing nears

Netflix stock dips as UK antitrust pressure mounts on Warner bid and Senate hearing nears

Netflix shares fell 1.2% to $84.70 by late morning Tuesday after UK lawmakers urged the Competition and Markets Authority to fully review its proposed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Over a dozen British politicians warned the merger could harm competition, according to a letter seen by Reuters. U.S. Senator Mike Lee scheduled a Feb. 3 hearing on the deal’s antitrust risks. Warner Bros Discovery shares were flat; Paramount Skydance dropped 3.2%.
27 January 2026
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Netflix stock price today: NFLX steadies near $86 on analyst upgrade, Warner deal still hangs over shares

Netflix stock price today: NFLX steadies near $86 on analyst upgrade, Warner deal still hangs over shares

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $86.01 by midday Monday, trailing the broader market despite an upgrade from Phillip Securities to “Accumulate” and a price target raised to $100. Investors remain focused on financing and strategy for Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery, as the company pauses buybacks and eyes a bridge loan.
26 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips despite fresh upgrade as Warner deal clock ticks

Netflix stock slips despite fresh upgrade as Warner deal clock ticks

Netflix shares fell 0.4% to $85.77 in early Monday trading despite an upgrade to “Accumulate” from Phillip Securities, which raised its target price to $100. Investors are watching the Warner Bros. shareholder vote, with a rival Paramount bid deadline set for Feb. 20. Netflix and Warner recently shifted their deal to an all-cash offer at $27.75 per Warner share. Media stocks traded mixed, with Warner Bros. and Paramount both down.
26 January 2026
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Netflix to Paramount: Your Warner Bros bid “doesn’t pass the sniff test” as takeover clock ticks

Netflix to Paramount: Your Warner Bros bid “doesn’t pass the sniff test” as takeover clock ticks

Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters criticized Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, calling it risky and reliant on Larry Ellison. Paramount’s offer, valuing Warner at about $108 billion, expires Feb. 20. Netflix and Warner seek a shareholder vote by April on their revised all-cash deal. U.S. and EU regulators are preparing for simultaneous reviews of both bids.
26 January 2026
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Netflix stock at $86: ‘Sniff test’ jab keeps NFLX in play before Monday

Netflix stock at $86: ‘Sniff test’ jab keeps NFLX in play before Monday

Netflix shares closed up 3.1% at $86.12 Friday as investors tracked its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount Skydance’s rival offer. Netflix halted buybacks and secured a $67.2 billion bridge loan for the deal. Warner filed a preliminary proxy with the SEC, aiming for a shareholder vote by April.
25 January 2026
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Netflix stock price (NFLX) heads into Monday up after CEO’s ‘sniff test’ jab in Warner fight

Netflix stock price (NFLX) heads into Monday up after CEO’s ‘sniff test’ jab in Warner fight

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $86.12 Friday as its $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery drew scrutiny against Paramount’s $108 billion hostile offer. Netflix raised its bridge loan commitments to $42.2 billion and detailed breakup fees in a new filing. Warner Bros Discovery shares gained 0.7%. Netflix reported Q4 revenue of $12.05 billion and 325 million paid memberships.
25 January 2026
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Netflix stock jumps 3% into the weekend as Warner bidding war sets up a key February deadline

Netflix stock jumps 3% into the weekend as Warner bidding war sets up a key February deadline

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $86.12 Friday, reversing earlier losses as investors focused on its bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount’s rival offer as flawed. An SEC filing showed Netflix increased its bridge loan commitments to $42.2 billion and restructured its deal to offer Warner shareholders $27.75 per share in cash. The stock was little changed after hours.
24 January 2026
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