Wall Street Breakfast Warner Bros. asks for sweetener bids
Nov 25, 2025
Warner Bros. is shaking things up, asking bidders like Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast to sweeten their offers for exclusive talks. Meanwhile, the stock market is buzzing with a rally, highlighted by gains in the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq. HP faces challenges after disappointing earnings, while Alibaba impresses with a revenue beat. Listeners also learn about the year's worst-performing S&P stocks that may be worth watching. It's a whirlwind of market insights and significant corporate moves!
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Warner Bros. Seeks Better Bids
- Warner Bros. Discovery has asked bidders to sweeten offers and expects improved submissions by December 1.
- Paramount Skydance, Netflix, and Comcast each pursued different packages amid a possible sale or split.
Strategic Review May Lead To Single Deal
- Management launched a strategic review after multiple unsolicited approaches for the company or studio/streaming assets.
- The company may pick a single bidder for exclusive talks after the improved submissions.
Market Rally Led By Healthcare
- Stocks rallied with the Dow jumping over 650 points, S&P and Nasdaq also up.
- Healthcare led gains while energy lagged as the only sector notably down.