How Investors Are Responding to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Today

The stock price of an acquiring company often falls as investors assess the deal's terms, which usually require the buyer to pay a premium. When a target company's shares trade below the offer price, it may reflect concerns that the deal could face regulatory hurdles. Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery climbed about 3%, but remained below the acquiring price, indicating investors see some risk of the deal falling through. The White House and federal regulators have reportedly expressed opposition to the deal ...