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Netflix stock steadies in premarket as it backs Warner Bros deal amid Paramount bid

Netflix stock steadies in premarket as it backs Warner Bros deal amid Paramount bid

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 06:22 EST — Premarket Netflix stock (NFLX) inched up 0.1% to $90.73 in premarket trading on Thursday after the streaming company reaffirmed its commitment to a proposed deal for key Warner Bros. Discovery assets. The fresh statement matters because the takeover fight around Warner Bros. Discovery has become the main near-term overhang for Netflix shares, with investors weighing potential dilution, regulatory scrutiny and the risk that a rival bidder forces a higher price. Warner Bros. Discovery’s board on Wednesday urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s amended tender offer — a bid made directly to shareholders
8 January 2026
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Netflix stock edges higher as CFRA downgrades on Warner Bros. deal risk

Netflix stock edges higher as CFRA downgrades on Warner Bros. deal risk

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:36 (EST) — Regular session Netflix, Inc. shares rose about 1% to $91.90 on Monday, despite a fresh downgrade that flagged mounting risks around the company’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets. The stock traded between $90.50 and $92.26 in morning dealings. The call keeps focus on the balance-sheet and regulatory questions hanging over Netflix’s biggest strategic bet, at a time when investors have been quick to punish leveraged deals. With quarterly results due later this month, management’s comments on financing and timing are expected to drive near-term positioning. The move came alongside broader
5 January 2026
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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

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 20:05 ET Paramount Skydance is running out of patience with Warner Bros Discovery’s repeated refusals to engage on its takeover approach, the New York Post reported late Saturday. New York Post Warner’s board is expected to meet soon to weigh Paramount’s amended proposal against a rival cash-and-stock agreement with Netflix valued at about $82.7 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Under the terms of the Netflix deal, Warner would face a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it walks away. Reuters The timing matters because Paramount is using a tender offer — a
5 January 2026
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Netflix stock in focus as record NFL Christmas streams land ahead of key earnings

Netflix stock in focus as record NFL Christmas streams land ahead of key earnings

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:10 ET — Market closed. Netflix shares will get their first chance to react on Friday after the streaming company said its Christmas Day National Football League broadcasts set U.S. viewership records, underscoring its push into live programming and advertising. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/netflix-christmas-day-nfl-streams-set-us-viewership-records-2025-12-31/ Why this matters now: live sports has become a rare appointment-viewing draw that can command higher advertising rates, helping streamers sell ads and keep subscribers engaged when churn risk rises. For Netflix, the timing is tight. Wall Street is heading into the company’s next earnings report looking for evidence that newer revenue drivers —
1 January 2026
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Netflix stock dips after hours as Warner Bros seen rejecting Paramount bid in latest twist

Netflix stock dips after hours as Warner Bros seen rejecting Paramount bid in latest twist

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 4:42 PM ET — After-hours Netflix (NFLX.O) shares slipped in after-hours trade on Tuesday after a report said Warner Bros Discovery was expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s latest hostile bid, keeping Netflix’s offer in play. Netflix was down about 0.4% at $93.78. The bidding fight matters now because it has become the clearest near-term driver for Netflix sentiment, with investors weighing deal certainty against the risk of a higher price or tougher terms. It has also kept attention on how much balance-sheet risk Netflix would take on in a blockbuster transaction. Year-end trading conditions have
30 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

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 10:05 ET — Regular session Netflix (NFLX.O) shares edged higher on Monday, trading up 0.2% at $94.63 by 10:05 a.m. ET. The stock’s muted move comes as investors head into the final stretch of the year with a single question dominating the narrative: whether Netflix can land a transformative Warner Bros Discovery deal without a long regulatory fight, while keeping growth and margins on track. Reuters+1 With Netflix set to report results next month, traders are positioning for fresh guidance and any update on the transaction’s timeline and financing, after weeks of headline-driven swings across
29 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

December 19, 2025 — The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery’s crown-jewel entertainment assets just entered a more volatile phase, with a major WBD shareholder signaling it would consider a revised Paramount Skydance offer—if the bidder fixes the very financing and deal-term concerns WBD’s board has been hammering for days. Reuters At stake is far more than bragging rights in Hollywood’s consolidation era. A Netflix takeover of WBD’s studios and HBO operation would reshape the global streaming pecking order, potentially putting franchises like Harry Potter, DC, and HBO’s prestige pipeline under Netflix’s umbrella. ir.netflix.net But in Canada, the deal lands with
19 December 2025
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JioHotstar Nears Netflix as JioStar Hires Debasmita Ghosh and Bets $444 Million on South Indian Content

JioHotstar Nears Netflix as JioStar Hires Debasmita Ghosh and Bets $444 Million on South Indian Content

New Delhi/Mumbai, December 9, 2025 — India’s streaming war has entered a new phase. JioStar, the Reliance–Disney joint venture behind JioHotstar, has appointed seasoned digital media leader Debasmita Ghosh as Vice President – Agency Business, just as JioHotstar closes in on Netflix’s global subscriber tally and unveils an aggressive, $444 million push into South Indian content. afaqs!+2Indian Broadcasting World+2 Together, these moves signal that JioStar isn’t just building India’s biggest OTT platform — it’s aiming to reshape the global streaming order from the ground up. Who Is Debasmita Ghosh — and Why This Hire Matters According to people-spotting reports from
9 December 2025
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2026 Golden Globe Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads as Netflix–Warner Battle Jolts Hollywood Movie Stocks

2026 Golden Globe Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads as Netflix–Warner Battle Jolts Hollywood Movie Stocks

Published December 9, 2025 The first big awards salvo of 2026 has landed — and it hits right in the middle of Hollywood’s most dramatic corporate soap opera in years. On Monday, December 8, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced nominations for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy–thriller One Battle After Another topping the field with ninenods, followed by Sentimental Value and Sinners as major contenders. Reuters+1 The ceremony will take place on January 11, 2026, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, once again hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser. Golden Globes+1 At the same time, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount are locked in a high‑stakes takeover fight that
9 December 2025
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Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny, Hollywood Alarm

Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros Deal Faces Trump Scrutiny, Hollywood Alarm

Netflix’s move to buy Warner Bros in a deal valued at about $82.7 billion has instantly become the biggest story in global media — and U.S. President Donald Trump and Warner Bros. executives are already shaping the narrative around it. As of December 8, 2025, the proposed mega‑merger is drawing praise from corporate leaders, skepticism from unions and theaters, and unusually personal attention from the White House. Netflix+1 What Netflix Is Actually Buying Under a definitive agreement announced on December 5, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), including: The transaction values Warner Bros. Discovery at $27.75
8 December 2025
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Disney News Today (Dec. 6, 2025): Q4 Earnings, Zootopia 2 Box Office, Disney+ Growth and DIS Stock Forecast

Disney News Today (Dec. 6, 2025): Q4 Earnings, Zootopia 2 Box Office, Disney+ Growth and DIS Stock Forecast

Updated: December 6, 2025 The Walt Disney Company has closed out its 2025 fiscal year with a potent mix of streaming momentum, record-breaking box office, an aggressive theme-park expansion pipeline, and an approaching CEO succession decision. On top of that, new technology bets — from AI-generated video to electric air taxis serving Walt Disney World’s home airport — are reshaping the company’s ecosystem. This deep-dive rounds up all the latest Disney news, forecasts, and analysis as of December 6, 2025, across financials, streaming, parks, leadership, and DIS stock. Key Takeaways at a Glance Financial Snapshot: Q4 2025 Results and 2026
6 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 5, 2025: Warner Bros. Megadeal, 10-for‑1 Split and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 5, 2025: Warner Bros. Megadeal, 10-for‑1 Split and Fresh Analyst Forecasts

Netflix stock is having one of its most consequential trading days in years. On December 5, 2025, shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) traded around $100–101, down roughly 2.8% on very heavy volume after the company confirmed an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and its streaming assets.StockAnalysis At the same time, the stock is still digesting a 10‑for‑1 split that took effect on November 17, 2025, lowering the share price from over $1,000 to roughly $110 per share.Netflix IR+2AInvest+2 Below is a deep dive into today’s news, what it means for Netflix stock, and how Wall Street is
5 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:21 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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