Squawk Pod 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 11/21/2025
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Nov 21, 2025 Get ready for a whirlwind of financial news! Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast are in a bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Meanwhile, Nvidia's declining shares are causing market jitters. In the realm of prediction markets, Kalshi just raised a staggering $1 billion. Exciting times for F1 as the CEO of CrowdStrike invests in the Mercedes team. And art lovers, take note: a Frida Kahlo painting just set a new auction record for female artists at $54.7 million!
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Bidding War For Warner Bros. Discovery
- Major media companies have submitted competing bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling consolidation moves in content and streaming.
- Bidders target studio and streaming assets to build scale versus tech platforms.
Nvidia Drop Dampens Markets
- Nvidia's share reversal triggered broader market selling and remains under pressure in pre-market trading.
- The stock was down more than 6.5% week to date, amplifying market weakness.
Kalshi's Rapid Revaluation
- Prediction market Kalshi raised $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation just weeks after a $5 billion valuation round.
- Rapid revaluation highlights intense investor interest in event-based prediction platforms.