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NASDAQ:WBD News 21 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Netflix stock rises as CEO knocks Paramount’s Warner bid — what Feb. 20 could mean for NFLX

Netflix stock rises as CEO knocks Paramount’s Warner bid — what Feb. 20 could mean for NFLX

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $86.12 Friday as co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros Discovery, calling it unconvincing. Paramount extended a $30-a-share hostile offer while warning Warner shareholders the Netflix cash payout could fall to $21.40 per share due to debt adjustments. Netflix switched to an all-cash bid this week and paused buybacks to fund the deal.
24 January 2026
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Netflix stock jumps 3% as co-CEO says Paramount’s Warner bid ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’

Netflix stock jumps 3% as co-CEO says Paramount’s Warner bid ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’

Netflix shares rose 3.1% to $86.12 Friday, then dipped 0.1% after hours, as investors tracked its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets. Co-CEO Greg Peters dismissed Paramount’s rival $108.4 billion offer as unworkable. Paramount extended its tender deadline to Feb. 20. Senate hearings on the Warner deal are set for February, with a shareholder vote expected by April.
24 January 2026
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Netflix stock price rises as CEO slams Paramount’s Warner bid, Senate hearing nears

Netflix stock price rises as CEO slams Paramount’s Warner bid, Senate hearing nears

Netflix shares rose 2% to $85.21 Friday as investors tracked its $82.7 billion cash bid for Warner’s studio and streaming assets. Paramount extended its $108 billion Warner tender offer deadline to Feb. 20 after only 6.8% of shares were tendered. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos will testify before a Senate committee in February. Warner’s board has approved Netflix’s $27.75-a-share cash offer.
23 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $83.54 after hours Thursday, extending losses tied to its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Paramount extended its hostile offer deadline for Warner Bros. to Feb. 20, intensifying pressure on Netflix’s cash proposal. A Senate hearing is set for February, with a shareholder vote planned for April. Netflix raised its bridge loan commitments to $42.2 billion to fund the deal.
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock price slips near $84 as Warner deal fight drags on — what’s next for NFLX

Netflix stock price slips near $84 as Warner deal fight drags on — what’s next for NFLX

Netflix shares fell 1.1% to $84.41 Thursday after Paramount Skydance extended its hostile tender offer for Warner Bros Discovery to Feb. 20, valuing Warner at $108.4 billion against Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid. EU regulators will review both bids in parallel. Paramount Skydance shares rose 1.8%. Only 6.8% of Warner shares were tendered by the original deadline.
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips in premarket as Warner bid fight drags on to Feb. 20

Netflix stock slips in premarket as Warner bid fight drags on to Feb. 20

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in premarket trading Thursday after Paramount extended its Warner Bros Discovery tender offer deadline to Feb. 20. The move prolongs a costly takeover fight as Netflix pursues an $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner assets. EU and U.S. regulators are expected to scrutinize both bids. Netflix paused share buybacks and secured new financing to support its offer.
22 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips after hours as $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid steals focus from earnings

Netflix stock slips after hours as $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid steals focus from earnings

Netflix shares dropped 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading after announcing fourth-quarter revenue of $12.05 billion and an $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 1% to $28.53, above Netflix’s $27.75-per-share offer. Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer expires Jan. 21. Warner shareholders are expected to vote on the Netflix deal by April.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses after its earnings report. The company paused its buyback program and raised its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion, signaling intent to finance its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix projects 2026 revenue up to $51.7 billion and expects advertising revenue to double to $3 billion.
21 January 2026
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Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix shifted its bid for Warner Bros Discovery to an all-cash offer at $27.75 per share, matching its previous price. Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer expires Wednesday. Warner Bros forecasts Discovery Global Networks revenue will fall from $17 billion in 2026 to $15.6 billion by 2029. Warner faces a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it abandons Netflix’s deal for a higher offer.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

Netflix shares fell 4.5% to $83.38 Wednesday after pausing buybacks and forecasting 2026 revenue below some expectations, despite topping holiday-quarter estimates and surpassing 325 million subscribers. The drop came as Netflix pursues a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, drawing regulatory scrutiny in the US, UK, and EU.
21 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

U.S. stocks rebounded Wednesday after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off triggered by Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. By 9:38 a.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.42%, the S&P 500 gained 0.40%, and the Nasdaq edged up 0.20%. Netflix dropped 4.2% after suspending buybacks to fund its Warner Bros Discovery deal. NetApp, Dell, and Norwegian Cruise Line led losses in the previous session.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix shares fell about 3% to $84.64 Wednesday after the company paused buybacks and shifted to an all-cash $27.75 per share bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix secured a $59 billion bridge loan for the deal and projected 2026 revenue growth of 12%-14%. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.8%. Investors focused on deal risks and Netflix’s funding strategy.
21 January 2026
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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