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NASDAQ:WBD 17 December 2025 - 20 December 2025

Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Communication Services Stocks News Today (Dec. 20, 2025): Meta, Alphabet, Netflix–Warner Deal Shockwaves, and Telecom M&A Set Up 2026

Meta’s board lost Dina Powell McCormick after eight months, with no replacement planned, Reuters reported Dec. 19. Facebook is testing link-sharing limits for non-paying users, according to the Guardian. The XLC ETF’s top holdings remain Meta and Alphabet, with Warner Bros. Discovery now among the largest entertainment weights. Recent XLC net asset value sits near $116.
20 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next (Dec. 20, 2025)

Netflix shares closed near $94 Friday after news of its proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets. Paramount Skydance launched a hostile bid for all of WBD, complicating the deal. Regulatory scrutiny intensified after former President Trump indicated involvement in the review. A consumer class action has also been filed to block the merger.
20 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery stock today: Netflix deal vs Paramount $30 bid, analyst forecasts, and what’s next — Dec. 20, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery stock today: Netflix deal vs Paramount $30 bid, analyst forecasts, and what’s next — Dec. 20, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded near $27.77, just above Netflix’s $27.75-per-share takeover offer and below Paramount Skydance’s $30 all-cash bid. The stock’s price reflects market uncertainty over which deal, if any, will close. WBD’s board rejected Paramount’s offer, calling it “illusory.” Both bids claim full financing.
20 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Price Moves, Deal Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours on Dec. 19, 2025: Price Moves, Deal Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) closed at $27.77 on Dec. 19, up 0.58%, then rose to $27.99 after hours as traders reacted to new comments from major shareholder Harris Associates. Harris signaled openness to a revised Paramount Skydance bid if financial terms improve, calling Netflix’s offer “superior on deal terms.” Trading volume topped 107.95 million shares.
20 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock News Today: Harris Associates Signals Openness to a Higher Paramount Bid as Netflix Deal Terms Stay in Focus (Dec. 19, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock News Today: Harris Associates Signals Openness to a Higher Paramount Bid as Netflix Deal Terms Stay in Focus (Dec. 19, 2025)

WBD shares traded around $28.15 on Dec. 19 after Harris Associates, the company’s fifth-largest shareholder, said it would consider a revised Paramount Skydance bid if deal terms improve. Harris called the Netflix and Paramount offers similar in value but favored Netflix’s terms. WBD stock rebounded after the remarks, reflecting renewed takeover speculation.
19 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) on Dec. 19, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Breakup Fees, and Wall Street Price Targets

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on Dec. 19, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Breakup Fees, and Wall Street Price Targets

Netflix shares traded near $94.91 on Dec. 19, modestly higher after a volatile month. Harris Associates, holding 3.9% of Warner Bros. Discovery, signaled openness to a revised Paramount Skydance bid, keeping Netflix’s $82.7 billion Warner deal in flux. The uncertainty could raise the purchase price or delay the process. Netflix’s proposal includes $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in stock per WBD share.
19 December 2025
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Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Paramount’s Ellison-Backed Counterbid, Antitrust Pressure, and What It Means for Crave in Canada

Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Paramount’s Ellison-Backed Counterbid, Antitrust Pressure, and What It Means for Crave in Canada

Harris Associates, holding 3.9% of Warner Bros. Discovery, said it may support a revised Paramount Skydance bid if financing and deal terms improve, Reuters reported. Netflix has a $72 billion agreement to acquire WBD’s studios and HBO, pending regulatory review and a planned spinoff of WBD’s cable networks. The outcome could affect Bell Media’s Crave in Canada, which licenses HBO content.
19 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, Latest Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, Latest Forecasts and What Investors Are Watching on Dec. 19, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $27.61 on Dec. 19, just below Netflix’s $27.75-per-share offer and well under Paramount Skydance’s $30 bid. Harris Associates, a major shareholder, told Reuters it would consider a revised Paramount proposal if terms improve. Traders appear to view the Netflix deal as more likely to close, assigning higher risk to Paramount’s offer.
19 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Netflix Deal Math, CNN/Standard General Rumors, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Netflix Deal Math, CNN/Standard General Rumors, and What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $27.61 Thursday, down 2.13% and $0.14 below Netflix’s $27.75 per-share offer. After-hours trading was flat. Reuters reported hedge fund Standard General has discussed investing in or acquiring WBD’s cable networks, including CNN. Neither party commented on the talks.
19 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Shares Steady Near $94 as Warner Bros. Deal Headlines Build — What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours Today (Dec. 18, 2025): Shares Steady Near $94 as Warner Bros. Deal Headlines Build — What to Watch Before Friday’s Open

Netflix closed Thursday at $94.00, down 0.83%, and edged up to $94.04 in after-hours trading. Shares lagged the broader market amid ongoing uncertainty over Netflix’s proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. assets, which faces regulatory review and a complex closing process expected to extend into 2026.
18 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 18, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal vs Paramount Bid, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 18, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery shares fell about 1% to $27.93 on Dec. 18 after reports that hedge fund Standard General is in talks to invest in or acquire parts of WBD’s networks business, including CNN. The board urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s tender offer, backing a rival deal with Netflix. Morgan Stanley raised its price target for WBD to $29 amid shifting deal dynamics.
18 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 18, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, New Corporate Moves, and the Latest Wall Street Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today — Dec. 18, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, New Corporate Moves, and the Latest Wall Street Forecasts

Netflix shares rose 0.83% to $95.58 on December 18 as Warner Bros. Discovery’s board publicly backed Netflix’s takeover bid, rejecting Paramount Skydance’s hostile offer. Trading volume topped 30 million shares. The stock remains in the $93–$97 range following a 10-for-1 split in November. Warner’s board called Netflix’s proposal binding and fully financed.
18 December 2025
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Netflix Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NFLX Holds Near $95 as the Warner Bros. Deal, Analyst Targets, and Antitrust Timeline Shape the Outlook

Netflix Stock Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NFLX Holds Near $95 as the Warner Bros. Deal, Analyst Targets, and Antitrust Timeline Shape the Outlook

Netflix shares traded near $94.79 Thursday as the company pursues a $72 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming & Studios assets. Warner’s board rejected a rival offer from Paramount, backing Netflix’s bid. Hedge fund Standard General is in talks to buy WBD’s cable networks, including CNN, which are excluded from the Netflix deal.
18 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) News Today: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal Terms, Paramount Bid Deadline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) News Today: Standard General CNN Talks, Netflix Deal Terms, Paramount Bid Deadline, and Wall Street Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery shares traded at $28.21 ahead of Dec. 18, as Reuters reported Standard General is in talks to buy or invest in WBD’s TV networks, including CNN. The company faces a Netflix cash-and-stock deal for streaming and studios assets, and a hostile all-cash tender offer from Paramount Skydance. WBD’s board recommends the Netflix deal, offering $23.25 per share in cash plus $4.50 in Netflix stock.
18 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours Dec. 17, 2025: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock After Hours Dec. 17, 2025: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal—What to Know Before Thursday’s Open

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $28.21 Wednesday, down 2.39%, as takeover speculation drove heavy trading. The board urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $30 all-cash offer, backing a rival deal with Netflix valued at $27.75 per share. Paramount insisted its bid is superior and faster. Volume reached nearly 69.7 million shares.
17 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Hold Steady After Warner Bros. Board Backs Netflix Deal — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Netflix Stock (NFLX) After Hours on Dec. 17, 2025: Shares Hold Steady After Warner Bros. Board Backs Netflix Deal — What to Watch Before Thursday’s Open

Netflix shares closed at $94.76 Wednesday and slipped two cents to $94.74 in early after-hours trading. Warner Bros. Discovery’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid and reaffirmed support for Netflix’s proposed acquisition. Trading volume topped 50 million shares as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply. A Warner shareholder vote on the Netflix deal is expected by mid-2026.
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Board Rejects Paramount’s $30 Bid, Backs Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $30 per share hostile tender offer and back its merger with Netflix instead. WBD stock closed at $28.455, down 1.54%, trading between the $30 Paramount bid and the $27.75 per share value of the Netflix deal plus Discovery Global shares.
17 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Jumps on Warner Bros. Discovery Board Decision: Today’s News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile takeover bid and reaffirmed support for its agreed merger with Netflix. Netflix shares rose 2.6% to $97.07 as of 15:21 UTC. The WBD board called Paramount’s offer “illusory” and cited concerns over financing. The board’s stance clarified the deal landscape but left regulatory hurdles unresolved.
17 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Board Rejects Paramount Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery Stock (WBD) Today: Board Rejects Paramount Bid, Reaffirms Netflix Deal — News, Forecasts, and What’s Next (Dec. 17, 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Dec. 17 rejected Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile tender offer, citing financing and certainty concerns, and reaffirmed support for Netflix’s $27.75-per-share deal. WBD shares traded near $28.90, between the two bids. Paramount’s tender offer expires Jan. 8, 2026.
17 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Warner Bros. Deal Drama, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Netflix shares traded near $94.60 in early premarket Wednesday after sliding 13% this month amid a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix agreed Dec. 5 to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO for $72 billion in cash and stock. Paramount Skydance has since launched a hostile all-cash offer for WBD, intensifying deal uncertainty.
17 December 2025
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  • McDonald's Viral Marketing Boosts NYSE:MCD but Tests Sustained Growth
    April 12, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's viral tasting of the Big Arch burger and the KPop Demon Hunters meal have sparked strong social media buzz and collectible demand. McDonald's stock (NYSE:MCD) closed at $305.68, showing multi-year returns of 13.4% over three years and 46.9% over five years. Short-term performance remains modest with a 0.8% year-to-date gain. These cultural moments highlight risks and opportunities in converting pop culture relevance into lasting customer growth. Investors should watch whether McDonald's can leverage these viral events into sustained traffic without reputational damage, especially given ongoing pressure on lower-income customer segments. The company's marketing pushes, focused on menu innovation, value, and digital engagement, remain critical as rivals engage publicly in the social media spotlight.

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12 April 2026
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12 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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