WSJ What’s News Warner Bros. Discovery Is Exploring a Sale
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Oct 21, 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery is contemplating the sale of its media assets amid a wave of consolidation in the entertainment sector. General Motors surprises with strong quarterly earnings, while Netflix shows impressive growth in subscribers and ad sales. Furthermore, a troubling surge in fraudulent rental applications is impacting the housing market, particularly in Atlanta, where counterfeit paperwork is increasingly common. The discussion highlights the broader implications of these trends on affordability and housing demand.
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Restructure EV Operations To Match Demand
- GM is downsizing its money-losing EV business to reduce losses and better match demand as it stabilizes.
- Investors interpret the shift toward more SUVs and trucks as a strategic response to eased US regulations.
Ads And Price Hikes Lift Streaming Revenue
- Netflix posted strong ad-sales growth and its best-ever quarter for ad revenue alongside subscriber and price gains.
- Streaming companies can boost revenue via ads and higher pricing even amid mixed subscriber forecasts.
Company Weighs Sale Amid Industry Shakeup
- Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring sale options for some or all assets amid industry consolidation and uncertainty about audience trends.
- The company still prefers a planned split but is open to bids as firms seek scale to capture viewers and advertisers.