Why Netflix's CEO dropped his bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery and Trump 'didn't care'
Ted Sarandos said he knew "right away" Netflix would decline to counter Paramount’s winning attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and added President Trump's role was overestimated.
Netflix follows Warren Buffett's playbook: Don't overpay, walk away
Netflix quickly exits Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war, declining to match Paramount Skydance's offer after just over an hour of consideration.
Netflix co-CEO accuses James Cameron of spreading 'misinformation' about Warner Bros. acquisition
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos accused director James Cameron of spreading misinformation about Netflix's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition after Cameron criticized the deal.
Netflix exec calls DOJ probe into $82.7B Warner Bros deal 'ordinary course of business'
Netflix faces DOJ investigation over its proposed $82.7 billion Warner Bros acquisition, but the streaming giant calls it "ordinary course of business."
Could there be more mergers to come following SpaceX, xAI merger?
FOX Business' Madison Alworth breaks down the SpaceX and xAI merger and what could come next on 'Varney & Co.'
Netflix amends Warner Bros Discovery deal to all-cash offer
Netflix sweetened its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO streaming business to an all-cash offer, the companies said Tuesday.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal
Luxury retailer Saks files for bankruptcy after missing $100 million payment, triggering restructuring amid mounting debt from Neiman Marcus acquisition.
Cinemark CEO touts 'milestone' year since pandemic, says new records were set
Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble discusses consumer demand and success for cinematic experiences, what the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery means to the theater industry and the film outlook for 2026 on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Paramount refuses to back down in Warner Bros. Discovery takeover fight against Netflix
Paramount insists its $30 per share cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery beats Netflix's $27.75 deal, despite board rejection of the hostile takeover bid.
Warner Bros Discovery board unanimously rejects Paramount’s tender offer, says Netflix deal superior
Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its board unanimously rejected Paramount’s tender offer, saying it’s not in the best interest of shareholders and Netflix is the preferred partner.
R 'Ray' Wang forecasts ‘interesting action’ ahead for markets in 2026
Constellation Research founder R 'Ray' Wang breaks down his expectations for markets and trends in the year ahead, as well as ServiceNow’s anticipated acquisition of Armis, on ‘Varney & Co.’
Paramount efforts to buy Warner Bros Discovery play out in background of latest CBS News drama
After CBS News' decision to delay a "60 Minutes" segment about migrants deported to an El Salvador prison, some critics have alleged the move was to curry favor with the Trump administration.
Paramount strengthens bid for Warner Bros Discovery as world awaits Netflix’s response
SlateStone Wealth partner Kenny Polcari breaks down Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Bros. and predicts blockbuster IPOs for 2026 on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
iRobot co-founder says FTC's opposition to Amazon deal was 'wrong-minded' following bankruptcy filing
iRobot filed for bankruptcy and will be bought by Chinese manufacturer after Amazon's $1.4 billion acquisition was blocked by the FTC on antitrust grounds last year.
Paramount and Netflix face similar antitrust hurdles in Warner Bros Discovery bids, expert says
Netflix and Paramount would face similar antitrust challenges in their competing bids to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, with regulators expected to scrutinize both deals.
CEO says Warner Bros. Discovery deal is 'real messy' as Paramount Skydance launches hostile bid
Panelists Ross Gerber and Laura Martin weigh in on the bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery between Netflix and Paramount Skydance on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Economist says Trump is right to be ‘cautious’ about Netflix–Warner Bros. merger
Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the Netflix–Warner Bros. deal and concerns over potential antitrust violations.
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros Discovery, says offer is ‘superior’ to Netflix deal
Paramount CEO David Ellison announced on Monday the company has launched an all-cash tender offer to acquire the outstanding shares of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Jamie Dimon warns US must boost national security investments to protect economy
JP Morgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon discusses his investment in 'critical industries,' the China threat and debanking rules on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Managing director explains how shareholders win from Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal outcome
Oppenheimer managing director Jason Helfstein discusses Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, opposition to the deal and more on 'The Claman Countdown.'

















