As of today, December 18, 2025, the global media landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift that many analysts are calling the "Final Consolidation." At the center of this storm is Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), a company that has evolved from a DVD-by-mail disruptor into a $400+ billion titan of culture. Netflix is currently dominating headlines [...]
Date: December 18, 2025 Author: Senior Market Analyst, PredictStreet Introduction On the morning of December 18, 2025, the global media landscape stands on the precipice of its most significant consolidation since the turn of the century. Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is no longer just a content powerhouse; it has become the ultimate "prize" in [...]
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The media landscape has reached a historic inflection point as 2025 draws to a close. A high-stakes bidding war for the crown jewels of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) has escalated into a public and hostile confrontation between the world’s largest streaming service and a revitalized legacy media titan.
The market didn’t do anything dramatic on Monday, which, in late December, is basically a love letter. Stocks drifted higher, tech stayed in the driver’s seat, and the day’s big message was simple: AI is still the trade… and it’s increasingly a power-and-infrastructure story.
Shares of global entertainment and media company Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD)
jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after Paramount amended its takeover offer, with billionaire Larry Ellison personally guaranteeing $40.4 billion in financing for the proposed acquisition.
As the curtain closes on 2025, the global financial landscape is witnessing a seismic shift in corporate strategy. After two years of "wait-and-see" posturing dictated by high interest rates and regulatory headwinds, the floodgates for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are swinging wide for 2026. This isn't just a recovery;
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) shares are trading higher Monday after Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) announced it amended its $30 per share all-cash offer to acquire the company.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both Silicon Valley and the Sunset Strip, Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) co-founder Larry Ellison has effectively "lifted" the financial floor of the media industry. On December 22, 2025, the elder Ellison provided an unprecedented $40.4 billion irrevocable personal guarantee to back Paramount
Before the US market kicks off on Monday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.
