Warner Bros. Discovery strikes French Open U.S. broadcast deal

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts as he plays against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day two of The French Open tennis tournament at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 27, 2024.  Anne-christine Poujoulat | AFP | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports will be the new … Read more

NBA TV rights deal hinges on Warner Bros Discovery

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference as part of the 2022 All-Star Weekend at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller | Getty Images Whether it’s two people in a marriage or a company and a sports league, it’s not easy to break up … Read more

Disney+ to stream Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut with Indiana Fever

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, #22, drives to the basket against Atlanta Dream guard Destanni Henderson, #33, during a WNBA preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 9, 2024. Brian Spurlock | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The Women’s National Basketball Association regular season opens Tuesday night with breakout star Caitlin Clark … Read more

Media companies woo advertisers as spend shifts to digital

Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Media giants are making their annual pitches to advertisers this week against the backdrop of significant disruption in the industry. The Hollywood writers and actors strikes are over, meaning Upfronts will likely be star-studded once again, major cost cutting is largely in the rear view mirror … Read more

From Tyson-Paul fight to NFL, Netflix live sports interest is rising

Boxers Jake Paul (L), and Mike Tyson (R). Getty Images Sport | Getty Images In the competitive world of live sports streaming, Netflix is taking another step into the arena. In July, the media giant will broadcast a boxing match between legendary fighter Mike Tyson and social media personality-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who is 30 years … Read more

Jim Cramer updates his media stock ranking and puts Fox over Disney

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday updated his ranking of major media stocks, putting Fox at the top of the list, trailed closely by Disney. Five months ago, Cramer ranked Disney as No. 1, with Fox in second, followed by Warner Bros Discovery and then Paramount. But according to him, it’s time to revisit this ranking … Read more

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Markets positive Wall Street … Read more

The U.S. economy seems to be holding up

People shop at a retail store in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? … Read more

The U.S. economy is humming along

This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Wall Street surgesThe S&P 500 soared to new highs on Thursday … Read more

Worries over rate cuts persist

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on July 06, 2023 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more