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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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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jonathan Ponciano

Sessa Capital Doubles Down on Sotera Health With $175M Investment Amid Stock Selloff

Sessa Capital invests $175.8M in Sotera Health despite 21% stock decline, signaling value opportunity in the sterilization services provider.
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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··James Brumley

Netflix Emerges Stronger After Paramount Deal Collapse: Buy Case for 2026

Netflix positions as strong 2026 buy after losing Warner Bros. deal, with 13% revenue growth expected and $113.09 price target implying 20% upside potential.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Chris Katje

Trump Allegedly Promised Ellison Warner Bros Deal, Lawsuit Claims

Lawsuit alleges Trump promised Ellison Warner Bros deal. Paramount declared winning bidder; DOJ approval pending amid regulatory scrutiny.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Will Healy

Fort Baker Exits TEGNA Stake Entirely, Dumps 1.68M Shares Worth $34.3M

Fort Baker Capital fully exits TEGNA stake, selling 1.68M shares worth $34.3M amid investor concerns over cord-cutting and traditional TV's structural decline.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

Zaslav's $600M+ Payday: WBD CEO Set for Massive Windfall in Paramount Deal

WBD CEO Zaslav set to receive $600+ million in severance and accelerated equity vesting following Paramount Skydance acquisition.
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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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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Nvidia

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Marks Biggest Graphics Leap Since Ray Tracing, Backed by Major Studios

NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 5, its most significant graphics breakthrough since 2018, using AI-powered neural rendering for Hollywood-quality visuals in games launching this fall.
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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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BenzingaBenzinga··Nabaparna Bhattacharya

Netflix Cuts Dozens From Product Team in Restructuring Following Leadership Shift

Netflix eliminates several dozen product team positions, primarily in creative studio operations, as part of internal reorganization following leadership transition.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Informa Markets

Licensing Expo 2026 Launches AI-Powered Meeting Platform Ahead of Vegas Event

Licensing Expo 2026 launches AI-powered Event Planner with enhanced matchmaking. Platform scheduled 10,000+ meetings last year; 5,000+ brands registered for May Vegas event.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Laffont Exits CoreWeave Entirely, Pivots to Netflix in Bold $1B+ Bet

Coatue Management exits $920M CoreWeave stake entirely over profitability concerns while boosting Netflix position to $1B+ following stock split.
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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··Will Healy

Netflix Eyes $150 as Streaming Giant Bets on Organic Growth

Netflix rebounds to $100/share after failed Warner Bros. Discovery deal, posting 16% revenue growth. Analysts see $150 potential amid streaming competition.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Netflix Dodges $72B Warner Deal, Gains Strategic Flexibility

Netflix scrapped its $72B Warner Bros. acquisition, securing $2.8B termination fee and preserving capital for core streaming operations amid regulatory scrutiny.
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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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BenzingaBenzinga··Nabaparna Bhattacharya

Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck's AI Filmmaking Startup InterPositive

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup InterPositive, adding AI-assisted production tools designed to enhance rather than replace creative work.
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