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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lawrence Nga

Netflix Bets on Organic Growth After Walking Away From Warner Bros. Deal

Netflix abandons Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bid, prioritizing organic growth through its 190M+ ad-supported users and content quality instead of transformative deals.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Congressman Dumps Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Despite 150% Gain Amid Merger Review

Rep. Pfluger sells Warner Bros. Discovery stock despite 150% annual gain amid DOJ review of Paramount-Skydance merger.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Senate Democrats Push FCC to Probe Foreign Funding in $111B Paramount-Skydance Deal

Senate Democrats demand FCC probe into foreign funding in $111B Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery deal, citing concerns over Chinese and Gulf state investor influence on CNN.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

Netflix's Q1 2026 Test: Ad Revenue, Margins, and Cash Flow Under the Microscope

Netflix reports Q1 2026 earnings April 16 with focus on ad revenue ($3B projected), operating margins (31.5%), and free cash flow ($11B).
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Jagielski, Cpa

Netflix Stock Soars 24% as Market Celebrates Abandonment of $82.7B Warner Bros. Deal

Netflix stock rallies 24% after abandoning $82.7B Warner Bros. deal. Market rewards focus on proven standalone streaming strategy over debt-heavy acquisition.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Warner Bros. Discovery Scores 11 Oscars as $110B Paramount-Skydance Deal Nears Close

Warner Bros. Discovery wins 11 Oscars including Best Picture, while $110B Paramount-Skydance merger advances. Netflix secures 7 awards, avoids bidding war.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Netflix Stock Surges After $82.7B Deal Collapse—But Premium Valuation Warrants Caution

Netflix stock jumped following abandoned Warner Bros. deal, resuming $9.5B buybacks. Yet 37x P/E ratio and slowing growth guidance suggest limited upside.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keithen Drury

Microsoft Emerges as Superior Buy Over Netflix Amid AI Spending Concerns

Microsoft offers better value than Netflix despite recent losses, as it capitalizes on AI infrastructure demand with proven monetization paths versus Netflix's streaming competition.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund

Netflix Stock Surges 15.3% After Scrapping $83B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

Netflix stock surged 15.3% in February 2026 after canceling its $83B Warner Bros. Discovery bid, avoiding crushing debt load.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

Netflix Dodges Paramount Deal, Signals Strategic Pivot to Core Growth

Netflix exits Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war, stock rallies 13%. Company refocuses on advertising, live sports, and podcasting ventures.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Motley Fool Staff

Buffett's Final Moves: Berkshire Shifts From Tech to Consumer Staples

Berkshire Hathaway's latest 13F filing reveals Warren Buffett's last major stock moves as CEO, showing significant tech exits and pivot toward consumer goods.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jason Hall And Tyler Crowe

Netflix Avoids WBD Acquisition as Market Rewards Focus Strategy

Netflix rejected WBD acquisition pursuit, favoring organic growth. Stock rallied as investors backed management's disciplined capital allocation strategy over transformative deals.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Paramount Skydance Secures WBD Acquisition as Valuation Metrics Signal Underpriced Opportunity

Paramount Skydance wins WBD acquisition at $31/share after Netflix exits. Stock down 15% YTD despite favorable valuation metrics suggesting potential underpricing.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

Paramount-Skydance Warner Bros. Deal Draws Scrutiny Over Scale, Leadership Concerns

Paramount-Skydance's $111B Warner Bros. deal faces scrutiny over leadership concentration and merger risks. Regulators probe competitive concerns as Senate hearing scheduled.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

Netflix Exits Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War as Paramount Secures $40.4B Deal

Netflix withdraws $82.7B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount secures $40.4B deal with Larry Ellison's personal guarantee.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Sarandos Heads to White House Amid Intensifying Warner Bros. Bidding Battle

Netflix CEO Sarandos meets White House officials as Paramount-Skydance raises Warner Bros. bid to $31/share, amid political scrutiny and regulatory review.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Adam Eckert

Netflix Shares Rally as Paramount Skydance Tops Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix stock rallied as Paramount Skydance topped its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery at $31 per share versus Netflix's original $27.75 offer.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Paramount-Skydance Sweetens Offer for Warner Bros Discovery Amid Bidding War

Paramount-Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31/share, escalating battle against Netflix. Industry figures warn Netflix acquisition could disrupt theatrical film distribution model.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Robert Izquierdo

Netflix Navigates Regulatory Hurdles Amid Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition Push

Netflix stock fell 18% after announcing a Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, raising debt concerns. Despite regulatory uncertainty, the company maintains strong revenue growth and subscriber base.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Keithen Drury

Netflix Stock Retreats on WBD Acquisition Concerns as Valuation Aligns with Tech Peers

Netflix stock down 43% from July peak due to investor concerns over $82.7B Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition and debt servicing capacity. Stock now trades at tech peer valuations.
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