Warner, Paramount Spark Streaming Bidding War | Open Interest 2/17/2026
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A potential bidding war is brewing in the streaming market between Warner Bros. and Paramount, which may force Netflix to re-enter the bidding process. Meanwhile, investors are shifting their focus to the sports industry, with Goldman Sachs predicting it could become the next major asset class. Activist investors are also targeting various companies, including TripAdvisor and Norwegian Cruise Line.
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Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Warner Bros. is back at the table with Paramount — and Netflix could be forced into another bidding war. Activists are circling: Starboard targets TripAdvisor, Elliott builds a major stake in Norwegian Cruise Line, and Jana is pushing for change at Fiserv. Meanwhile, Anthropic and the Pentagon hit turbulence over surveillance fears — just as investors dump software stocks on AI anxiety. And on Wall Street? The new trade isn’t tech — it’s teams. Goldman Sachs says sports could be the next asset class. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 17, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.