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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.
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.
Netflix stock price faces a fresh test after holiday as Warner deal fight sharpens

Netflix stock price faces a fresh test after holiday as Warner deal fight sharpens

Netflix shares rose 1.33% to $76.87 Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop as Paramount intensified its challenge to Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal with new hires and potential board moves. Paramount named Rene Augustine as SVP of global public policy and held talks with hedge fund manager Matthew Halbower about a possible Warner board seat. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
Netflix stock price today: NFLX ticks up after hours on insider sale filing — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price today: NFLX ticks up after hours on insider sale filing — what to watch next week

Netflix shares rose 0.4% to $83.49 in after-hours trading Friday after a filing showed co-CEO Gregory Peters plans to sell up to 105,781 shares, worth about $8.77 million. The Senate Judiciary antitrust panel set a Feb. 3 hearing on Netflix’s proposed merger with Warner Bros Discovery. UK politicians urged a full probe of the deal. Paramount Skydance extended its rival offer deadline to Feb. 20.
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.
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.
Netflix stock slides below $90 as Goldman trims target and Warner bid fight drags on

Netflix stock slides below $90 as Goldman trims target and Warner bid fight drags on

Netflix shares dropped 2% to $88.70 Friday after Goldman Sachs cut its price target, with pressure mounting as Paramount reiterated a higher $30-per-share bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount’s offer expires Jan. 21, while Warner would owe Netflix a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it exits their deal. Investors await Netflix’s Jan. 20 earnings for clarity on financing and strategy.
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.
Netflix stock edges up into year-end as Fed minutes, Warner deal stay in focus

Netflix stock edges up into year-end as Fed minutes, Warner deal stay in focus

Netflix shares closed up 0.9% at $94.47 Friday, outperforming Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery, as investors weighed risks around its $72 billion deal for Warner’s studio and streaming assets. The company replaced part of its bridge loan with a $5 billion credit facility and two $10 billion term loans. U.S. stocks remain near record highs ahead of Fed minutes due Tuesday. Netflix reports earnings Jan. 20.
Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Market Closed as Wall Street Weighs NFL Streaming Complaints, Warner Deal Financing, and Analyst Targets

Netflix Stock (NFLX) News Today: Market Closed as Wall Street Weighs NFL Streaming Complaints, Warner Deal Financing, and Analyst Targets

Netflix shares closed Friday at $94.47, with after-hours trading near $94.35 and no movement Sunday as U.S. markets remain shut. The company faced criticism over stream quality and production choices during its NFL Christmas Day broadcasts, drawing mixed reviews from viewers and media. Trading volume Friday was about 22 million shares. Netflix’s 52-week range stands at $82.11 to $134.12.
Netflix Stock (NFLX) Weekend Update: Price, Warner Bros. Deal, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Weekend Update: Price, Warner Bros. Deal, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

Netflix shares closed Friday at $94.47, up 0.9%, as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. The stock remains in focus after Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros., including HBO Max, in a deal valuing WBD at about $72 billion. Trading volume was active ahead of the holiday break. The S&P 500 is within 1% of 7,000 amid thin year-end trading.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Series A Stock Today: Paramount’s $30 Bid Gets Larry Ellison Backstop as Netflix Deal Enters Crunch Time

Warner Bros. Discovery stock traded near $28.98 Tuesday as Paramount Skydance amended its $30-per-share all-cash tender offer, adding a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Oracle’s Larry Ellison. WBD’s board acknowledged receipt but maintained support for Netflix’s rival cash-and-stock deal. Harris Associates, a top WBD shareholder, called the new Paramount terms “not sufficient.”

Stock Market Today

  • Chipmaker Shares Soar Amid AI Boom in H1 2026
    June 28, 2026, 11:16 PM EDT. Semiconductor and memory chip stocks surged sharply in the first half of 2026, driven by strong AI demand. South Korea's Kospi index rose 125%, led by Samsung's 183% and SK Hynix's 310% gains. U.S. chipmakers like Sandisk soared 780% this year, with some stocks climbing thousands of percent over 12 months. Rising chip prices boosted profits amid constrained supply, fueling the rally. Conversely, major software companies including Microsoft declined as investors favored hardware over software. Apple cited higher memory chip costs for price hikes on devices. Recent profit-taking suggests some cooling in the chip rally. Overall, strong gains persisted in Asia-Pacific markets and reflected broader investor appetite for AI-driven tech hardware.

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