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NASDAQ:WBD News 29 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

Paramount “running out of patience” as Warner Bros Discovery nears next Netflix deal test

Paramount “running out of patience” as Warner Bros Discovery nears next Netflix deal test

Paramount Skydance extended its $30-a-share cash tender offer for Warner Bros Discovery to Jan. 21, backed by a $40.4 billion guarantee from Larry Ellison. Warner’s board is expected to meet soon to weigh the bid against an $82.7 billion cash-and-stock deal with Netflix. Warner has not changed its recommendation in favor of the Netflix offer. As of Dec. 19, 397,252 shares had been tendered.
5 January 2026
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Netflix stock closes down nearly 3% into weekend as Warner deal and Jan. 20 earnings loom

Netflix stock closes down nearly 3% into weekend as Warner deal and Jan. 20 earnings loom

Netflix shares fell 2.95% to $90.99 Friday, closing near session lows and down about 17% since Dec. 2. The drop follows Netflix’s $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming unit, announced Dec. 5. Investors await fourth-quarter results and a 2026 outlook on January 20. After-hours trading saw shares at $91.10.
4 January 2026
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Netflix stock today: NFLX drops nearly 3% as Warner deal drama and earnings near

Netflix stock today: NFLX drops nearly 3% as Warner deal drama and earnings near

Netflix shares closed down 3% at $90.99 Friday, underperforming the broader market as investors weighed its $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets. Paramount extended its rival $30-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to Jan. 21. Netflix will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 20.
4 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides to start 2026 as Warner deal drama and earnings loom

Netflix stock slides to start 2026 as Warner deal drama and earnings loom

Netflix shares fell 2.97% to $90.99 Friday amid investor concerns over its planned $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets. Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is expected to reject a rival Paramount Skydance bid and stick with Netflix, according to Variety. U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow up 0.66% and the Nasdaq down 0.03%. Netflix’s Q4 earnings report is due Jan. 20.
3 January 2026
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Netflix Stock Forecast 2026: Wall Street Sees 40% Upside for NFLX as Warner Deal Risk Hangs Over Shares

Netflix Stock Forecast 2026: Wall Street Sees 40% Upside for NFLX as Warner Deal Risk Hangs Over Shares

Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming assets for $72 billion, with the deal expected to close after a Warner spinoff in Q3 2026. Analyst price targets for Netflix in 2026 cluster in the low $130s, implying 34% to 41% upside from the latest $93.76 close. Morgan Stanley cut its target to $120, while Bank of America held at $149. The deal faces regulatory scrutiny.
2 January 2026
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Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Meta agreed to acquire AI startup Manus for $2–$3 billion, according to a source. U.S. markets were closed for New Year’s Day after the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF ended 2025 down 0.5%. Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid as a rival Netflix offer remains.
1 January 2026
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Netflix stock today holds steady as NFL Christmas game streams hit records, Warner Bros deal watched

Netflix stock today holds steady as NFL Christmas game streams hit records, Warner Bros deal watched

Netflix said its Christmas Day NFL doubleheader set new U.S. streaming records, with the Lions-Vikings game averaging 27.5 million viewers and Cowboys-Commanders 19.9 million, citing Nielsen. The stock slipped 0.02% to $93.76 in after-hours trading. Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid, leaving Netflix’s $82.7 billion offer in play, according to a source.
31 December 2025
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Why Netflix stock is up today: Warner Bros. board seen sticking with Netflix deal

Why Netflix stock is up today: Warner Bros. board seen sticking with Netflix deal

Netflix shares rose 0.4% to $94.19 in midday trading Wednesday as Warner Bros. Discovery signaled it will likely reject Paramount Skydance’s revised $108.4 billion bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion offer in play. Warner’s board is set to meet next week. Netflix agreed December 5 to buy Warner’s studios and streaming assets in a cash-and-stock deal. Volume topped 10 million shares.
31 December 2025
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Netflix stock slips as Warner seen rejecting Paramount bid; what investors are watching next

Netflix stock slips as Warner seen rejecting Paramount bid; what investors are watching next

Netflix shares slipped 0.5% to $93.70 Tuesday morning as reports said Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal in focus. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.4%. Netflix also released a trailer for the “Stranger Things” finale, set to premiere on New Year’s Eve.
30 December 2025
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WBD stock today: Warner Bros Discovery ends flat as Netflix-Paramount battle nears Jan. 21 deadline

WBD stock today: Warner Bros Discovery ends flat as Netflix-Paramount battle nears Jan. 21 deadline

Warner Bros Discovery shares closed at $28.79, about 4% below Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer, as the board continues to back a rival cash-and-stock deal with Netflix valuing WBD at $27.75 per share. Paramount Skydance last week amended its bid to bolster financing but kept the price unchanged. Investors are watching for new merger filings and Tuesday’s Fed minutes ahead of the Jan. 21 tender deadline.
30 December 2025
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Netflix stock slips after hours as tech cools into year-end; Warner deal, earnings in focus

Netflix stock slips after hours as tech cools into year-end; Warner deal, earnings in focus

Netflix shares slipped 0.3% to $94.15 in after-hours trading Monday. The move follows a quiet session as investors watch for updates on Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming business. The transaction is expected to close after Warner spins off its global networks unit in Q3 2026. Netflix will report fourth-quarter earnings on January 20, 2026.
29 December 2025
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WBD stock hovers near takeover price as Jan. 21 tender deadline nears

WBD stock hovers near takeover price as Jan. 21 tender deadline nears

Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.2% to $28.86 midday Monday, trading near levels implied by rival takeover bids. Paramount’s $30-per-share cash offer, backed by a $40.4 billion guarantee from Larry Ellison, faces a Jan. 21 deadline. Warner’s board has not changed its recommendation favoring a Netflix merger. The stock traded between $28.71 and $29.10 during the session.
29 December 2025
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Netflix stock ticks up as Warner Bros deal fight stays in focus

Netflix stock ticks up as Warner Bros deal fight stays in focus

Netflix shares rose 0.2% to $94.63 in early New York trading Monday, bucking a broader market decline. Investors are watching for updates on Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal, which faces regulatory scrutiny. Netflix replaced some bridge financing with a $5 billion credit facility and up to $20 billion in term loans. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 20.
29 December 2025
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Warner Bros Discovery stock stuck between Netflix deal value and Paramount’s $30 bid as Jan. 21 deadline nears

Warner Bros Discovery stock stuck between Netflix deal value and Paramount’s $30 bid as Jan. 21 deadline nears

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed down 1.4% at $28.80, between Netflix’s $27.75-per-share deal value and Paramount’s $30 cash bid. Paramount extended its amended $30 tender offer to Jan. 21, 2026, and said Larry Ellison would guarantee $40.4 billion of financing. WBD’s board is reviewing the new offer but has not changed its support for the Netflix deal.
29 December 2025
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WBD stock ends lower as Netflix-Paramount takeover fight heads toward Jan. 21 tender deadline

WBD stock ends lower as Netflix-Paramount takeover fight heads toward Jan. 21 tender deadline

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed down 1.4% at $28.80, trading between Netflix’s $27.75-per-share merger value and Paramount Skydance’s $30 all-cash tender offer. Paramount extended its offer deadline to January 21, 2026, and reported minimal shares tendered so far. WBD’s board continues to back the Netflix deal and has advised shareholders not to act on Paramount’s bid.
29 December 2025
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Moore Threads (688795) share price in focus after Pony.ai tie-up as China market reopens

Moore Threads (688795) share price in focus after Pony.ai tie-up as China market reopens

8 February 2026
Moore Threads’ Shanghai-listed shares closed up 0.45% at 536.99 yuan on Feb. 6 after announcing a strategic cooperation with Pony.ai on autonomous driving compute. Pony.ai plans to use Moore Threads’ MTT S5000 cards for L4 system training and targets over 3,000 Robotaxis by end-2026. Investors await further deal details as the market reopens Monday.
NXP stock heads into Monday after $3 billion credit line refresh — what to watch for NXPI

NXP stock heads into Monday after $3 billion credit line refresh — what to watch for NXPI

8 February 2026
NXP Semiconductors shares closed up 1% at $224.32 Friday after subsidiaries amended a $3 billion revolving credit deal with Barclays, maturing in 2031. The PHLX semiconductor index surged 5.7% as chip stocks rallied on AI spending signals from Amazon and Alphabet. NXP’s gain lagged peers like Monolithic Power, which rose 6.4%. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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