Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery firmed Monday, one of the few equities in the green as tariff and trade uncertainty tanked markets. WBD has had an exceptional run over the past six months since Paramount began lobbing unsolicited takeover bids, triggering an auction that resulted in Warner’s December deal with Netflix, but with PSKY continuing to push through a hostile tender offer. Languishing at under $12 last fall, WBD shares have more than doubled to over $28 including a 1% bump today even as the Dow ...

Tech stocks are tumbling Monday morning, with the Nasdaq down 1.1% on worries over a new AI report from Citrini Research -- and it's not only tech stocks suffering. Financial giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) stock is down 4.3% as of noon ET. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. How Citrini Resear ...

Trade uncertainty is back on the table after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The president responded by imposing a global tariff of 10%, which he subsequently raised to 15%. There have been reactions globally, and the European Commission has called upon the U.S. to honor the deal previously negotiated, while India has delayed trade talks in light of the new developments. Netflix's (NFLX) stock outperformed markets in the first half of 2025 as investors saw ...

The Justice Department has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Netflix’s (NFLX) proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) core assets, including its film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max streaming service. Regulators are closely examining whether the transaction would substantially lessen competition in the streaming and entertainment industries or allow Netflix to exert undue influence over independent creators through its dominant negotiating power. Citing pot ...

This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Monday. With the Winter Olympics officially wrapped up, many athletes are leaving Italy with more than just a medal.Stock futures are lower this morning following a winning week for all three major indexes.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. If at first you don't succeedU.S. President Donald Trump answers questions during a press briefing held at the White House Feb ...

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing political discourse surrounding Netflix board member Susan Rice highlights potential corporate accountability issues as Democrats may seek to hold corporations responsible if they regain power in the upcoming midterm elections [2][3]. Group 1: Political Context - President Donald Trump has called for Netflix to dismiss board member Susan Rice, labeling her as a "political hack" and suggesting that her influence is diminished [2]. - Rice has warned that corporations that have aligned with Trump may face repercussions from a Democratic resurgence, indicating a shift in accountability standards [3]. Group 2: Corporate Actions and Acquisitions - Netflix is currently under review by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which excludes cable networks like CNN [4]. - Paramount Skydance has initiated a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, offering $30 per share in cash, indicating competitive tensions in the industry [5]. - The DOJ is investigating whether Netflix's acquisition could harm competition and is examining the company's past acquisitions and their impact on creative talent [5][6]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The DOJ's review includes scrutiny of Netflix's negotiation tactics with independent content creators, assessing potential anticompetitive practices [6]. - Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos expressed confidence in securing regulatory approval for the acquisition, framing the deal as beneficial for consumers, innovation, and workers [6].

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Shares of social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and streaming leader Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) are both down so far in 2026, but the drawdown has not been comparable. Netflix has fallen by about 17% year to date, while Meta has been closer to flat to modestly lower. If you think that Netflix's sharper decline makes it the automatic choice when comparing the two growth stocks, think again. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to ...

Shares of FuboTV Inc. (NYSE:FUBO) are declining on Thursday, caught in a broader market environment where major indices are trading lower. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 0.68% and the S&P 500 is down 0.66% in recent trading, the sports-first streamer is significantly underperforming its sector.The CatalystFuboTV's current downturn aligns with continued pressure following its first-quarter 2026 financial report. Despite reporting a revenue beat of $1.55 billion against analyst expectations of $1.10 bill ...

Group 1: Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery - Netflix has the capacity to increase its current offer of $27.75 per share for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming segments amid a bidding war with Paramount Skydance, which has proposed a $108.4 billion deal for the entire company [2][9] - Warner Bros. Discovery is set to hold a shareholder vote on Netflix's proposal on March 20, while giving Paramount seven days to submit a "best and final" offer [3] Group 2: U.S. Treasury and TIPS Auction - The recent auction of 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) yielded a high rate of 2.473%, down from 2.650% in the previous sale, indicating strong demand with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.750 [4][5][9] Group 3: Federal Reserve Outlook - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has revised his interest rate projections for 2026, now suggesting a potential cut of 100 basis points instead of the previously anticipated 150 basis points, influenced by strong labor market data and rising goods inflation [6][7][9] Group 4: Corporate Finance Developments - Nippon Steel plans to raise $1.9 billion by selling off shareholdings to finance its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, which has recently cleared regulatory hurdles [8][9] Group 5: Biotech Developments - PureTech Health has received dual Orphan Drug Designation for its idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis candidate, LYT-100, from both the U.S. FDA and the European Commission, providing market exclusivity and development incentives [11][9] Group 6: Sovereign Debt Markets - Sri Lanka has initiated a tender offer for its $1 billion 5.875% bonds, offering to pay full principal plus 50.2% of accrued unpaid interest to bondholders, with results expected on March 16 [10]