Stock Movers Netflix Falls, United Airlines Rise Post-market, Boeing Recoup Losses
Jan 20, 2026
Carmen Reineke, an equities reporter at Bloomberg News, dives into the latest market shifts. She highlights Netflix's 5.1% stock drop due to a cautious earnings forecast and the pause on share buybacks for a major acquisition. United Airlines impresses with a strong fourth-quarter performance and optimistic projections for 2026, fueled by high-spending travelers. Meanwhile, Boeing shows resilience, recovering from past setbacks and poised for its first annual profit in seven years as new leadership stabilizes the company.
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Netflix Pauses Buybacks To Fund Warner Deal
- Netflix forecasted weaker near-term EPS as it boosts content spending to close the Warner Bros. deal.
- The company paused buybacks to accumulate cash for the acquisition, weighing on shares which fell about 5% in after-hours trading.
All-Cash Offer Adds Immediate Costs
- Netflix updated its Warner offer to an all-cash deal and expects $270 million in added costs this year.
- The incremental spending follows $60 million already spent through year-end and pressures near-term profitability.
Hosts Joke About Binge-Watching Hits
- The hosts joked about binge-watching trends and named top shows like Stranger Things and Squid Game.
- They also mentioned cultural hits like K-pop Demon Hunters and Happy Gilmore 2 as widely watched content.
