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We are watching Netflix, Alphabet and Getty.
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First up is Netflix, the streaming giant announcing a 10 for one stock split. The goal to reset its share price to a range that will be more accessible to employees and its option program.
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It also happened to make it more accessible to retail investors. Netflix stock is currently trading above $1,000 per share.
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Meanwhile, Reuters reporting that Netflix is weighing a bid for Warner Brother’s Discovery’s studio and streaming businesses.
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Next up Alphabet, the company’s YouTube TV will lose ESPN and ABC after failing to strike a new licensing deal with Disney.
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Unless a deal is reached, the channels and others owned by Disney will go dark for YouTube TV subscribers tonight.
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The cable replacement service is Google’s proposition for a one-stop shop for all home entertainment. Should Disney content remain unavailable for an extended time, YouTube will offer subscribers a $20 credit.
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However, the two sides are still engaged in discussions.
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And finally Getty, the images company striking a multi-year partnership with AI startup perplexity. The licensing deal covers the display of images from Getty across perplexities, AI powered search and discovery tools.
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According to a company statement, this agreement provides perplexity with access to high quality and differentiated creative and editorial imagery to create a richer visual experience.
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Those shares spiking by 54%.
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