Tony Czuczka — Editor, Bloomberg (1 trade idea)

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Date Ticker Direction Thesis Source
Feb 16, 2026 LONG Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is reportedly considering reopening sales talks with Paramount (PARA) to start a fresh bidding war, attempting to topple an existing deal with Netflix (NFLX). A renewed bidding war involving a strategic player like WBD implies a higher premium for the target asset (Paramount) as suitors compete. The inclusion of debt financing and breakup fees in competing offers strengthens the floor for the stock. LONG PARA (as the acquisition target), WATCH WBD and NFLX for volatility. Regulatory antitrust hurdles (DOJ) or deal collapse. Bloomberg Markets
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