Entertainment 19 February 2026 - 5 March 2026

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive as Hollywood’s AI Race Accelerates
···

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup InterPositive as Hollywood’s AI Race Accelerates

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, a film-tech startup founded by Ben Affleck that builds AI tools for movie production. Affleck will join Netflix as a senior advisor; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal follows Netflix’s decision to drop its bid for Warner Bros Discovery. InterPositive’s software targets post-production fixes, not synthetic actors, according to Affleck.
March 6, 2026
Netflix stock slips even after JPMorgan upgrade as insider sale hits tape
···

Netflix stock slips even after JPMorgan upgrade as insider sale hits tape

Netflix shares fell 0.8% to $96.27 in late-morning trading Tuesday, pulling back from recent gains. JPMorgan upgraded the stock to “overweight” with a $120 target, while Barclays reinstated coverage at “equalweight” and a $115 target. CFO Spencer Neumann sold 57,260 shares last week under a pre-set plan, SEC filings show. Paramount and Skydance announced plans to merge streaming services, increasing competitive pressure.
March 3, 2026
Netflix stock edges up after-hours as JPMorgan upgrade shifts focus back to buybacks
···

Netflix stock edges up after-hours as JPMorgan upgrade shifts focus back to buybacks

Netflix shares rose 0.9% to $97.09 in after-hours trading Monday after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to “overweight” with a $120 target. The move follows news that Netflix will receive a $2.8 billion breakup fee from a failed Paramount-Warner streaming merger. Investors await CFO Spence Neumann’s remarks at a Morgan Stanley conference Wednesday. Netflix’s next earnings report is set for April 16.
March 2, 2026
Lionsgate Studios stock dips in premarket as traders eye CFO talk after Friday’s 9% jump
···

Lionsgate Studios stock dips in premarket as traders eye CFO talk after Friday’s 9% jump

Lionsgate Studios shares fell about 1% to $8.92 in premarket trading Monday, after a 9.1% surge Friday. CFO Jimmy Barge is scheduled to speak at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference on Wednesday. The company’s annual general and special shareholder meeting is set for March 17. Investors are focused on updates to the film slate and licensing demand.
March 2, 2026
Netflix stock price jumps on Warner Bros exit — what to watch when markets reopen
···

Netflix stock price jumps on Warner Bros exit — what to watch when markets reopen

Netflix shares jumped 13.8% to $96.24 after the company withdrew from the bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery, securing a $2.8 billion termination fee. Paramount Skydance will acquire Warner Bros in a $110 billion deal. Netflix cited the rival’s $31-per-share bid as too high. Investors await Netflix’s next moves as its CFO speaks at a conference March 4.
March 1, 2026
Netflix stock price jumps 13% after Warner Bros bid exit; buybacks back in focus
···

Netflix stock price jumps 13% after Warner Bros bid exit; buybacks back in focus

Netflix shares surged 13.4% to $95.91 after the company withdrew its bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets, citing unattractive financial terms. Paramount Skydance secured a $110 billion deal with Warner, with Netflix set to receive a $2.8 billion breakup fee. Co-CEOs said Netflix will invest $20 billion in content and resume share buybacks. Investors await further details on capital returns and strategy.
February 27, 2026
Netflix stock jumps before the open after Warner Bros bid exit; what’s next for NFLX
···

Netflix stock jumps before the open after Warner Bros bid exit; what’s next for NFLX

Netflix shares jumped 7.4% to $90.86 in premarket trading after the company said it would not raise its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Co-CEOs called the deal “no longer financially attractive” and confirmed plans to resume share buybacks. Paramount raised its breakup fee offer to $7 billion in its rival bid for Warner, according to Reuters. Investors await Netflix’s March 4 conference appearance for more details.
February 27, 2026
Netflix stock jumps in premarket after Warner Bros bid exit, as buybacks come back into view
···

Netflix stock jumps in premarket after Warner Bros bid exit, as buybacks come back into view

Netflix shares rose nearly 7% in premarket trading Friday after the company declined to raise its $27.75-per-share bid for Warner Bros Discovery, citing the higher price as unattractive. Warner Bros said a $31-a-share offer from Paramount Skydance was superior. Netflix closed Thursday at $84.59 and traded at $90.49 around 5 a.m. EST. Regulatory scrutiny continues for the Paramount-led deal.
February 27, 2026
Wells Fargo says Live Nation is a buy ahead of Ticketmaster’s antitrust trial — $204 target
···

Wells Fargo says Live Nation is a buy ahead of Ticketmaster’s antitrust trial — $204 target

Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Live Nation with an “Overweight” rating and a $204 price target. The move comes as Live Nation seeks to delay a federal antitrust trial over Ticketmaster, set to begin March 2. TD Cowen raised its price target to $177 and maintained a Buy rating. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian signaled he is unlikely to grant a trial delay.
February 26, 2026
Netflix stock steadies premarket as Paramount lifts Warner bid and Trump heat hangs over NFLX
···

Netflix stock steadies premarket as Paramount lifts Warner bid and Trump heat hangs over NFLX

Netflix shares rose 0.4% to $76.33 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 3.4% drop Monday. Paramount Skydance submitted a higher, undisclosed offer for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix’s $27.75-per-share deal. Political scrutiny increased after Donald Trump called for the removal of Netflix director Susan Rice. UK regulators announced new content rules for streaming platforms including Netflix.
February 24, 2026
Netflix stock climbs on Warner Bros bidding deadline — what traders are watching next
···

Netflix stock climbs on Warner Bros bidding deadline — what traders are watching next

Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $78.25 Friday as investors watched its $27.75-a-share bid for Warner Bros’ studios and streaming assets. Paramount’s rival $30-a-share offer for the entire company remains on the table, with a deadline set for Monday. Antitrust reviews continue, with both companies disputing regulatory progress. Shares traded between $76.46 and $78.57 during the session.
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline
···

Netflix stock slips to $77 as Warner bid battle nears Monday deadline

Netflix shares fell 1.3% after hours Thursday, trading near $77, as investors watched its takeover battle with Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix has bid $27.75 a share for Warner’s studio and streaming assets, while Paramount has offered $30 a share for the entire company. Paramount faces a Monday deadline to submit a final offer. The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing possible antitrust issues.
February 20, 2026
Netflix stock dips as Warner bid fight heats up and DOJ questions hang over the deal
···

Netflix stock dips as Warner bid fight heats up and DOJ questions hang over the deal

Netflix shares dropped 1.6% to $76.73 Thursday as investors reacted to bidding tensions over Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner’s board rejected Paramount Skydance’s $30-a-share offer but left the door open for a higher bid before the Feb. 23 deadline. Netflix holds matching rights and may raise its $27.75-a-share offer. U.S. regulators are reviewing the deal’s impact on film distribution.
February 19, 2026
MGM stock jumps 8.5%, but a Las Vegas visitor slump and betting-market fight loom large
···

MGM stock jumps 8.5%, but a Las Vegas visitor slump and betting-market fight loom large

MGM Resorts shares jumped 8.5% to $37.19 Wednesday, rebounding after Caesars’ results eased concerns over Las Vegas demand. New data showed Las Vegas lost 3.1 million visitors in 2025, down 7.5% year-over-year, the steepest drop outside the pandemic since 1970. Nevada regulators sued to block Kalshi from offering sports prediction contracts. U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of jobless claims and inflation data.
February 19, 2026
Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms
···

Netflix stock price ticks up as Warner Bros deal hits crunch time, DOJ scrutiny looms

Netflix shares rose 1.2% to $77.99 as the Justice Department questioned theater chains about its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s assets. Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s $30-a-share hostile offer but left room for talks, while backing the Netflix deal. Both companies have filed antitrust paperwork and set a March 20 shareholder vote. Paramount faces a Feb. 23 deadline to raise its bid.
February 19, 2026
1 2