CES is always an exciting event as new products -- both realistic and wild -- are introduced. This year, Uber and Nvidia stole the headlines and these Motley Fool contributors discuss what else they learned from CES.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through both Silicon Valley and Hollywood, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) and OpenAI officially announced a landmark $1 billion investment and licensing deal on December 11, 2025. This historic agreement marks the definitive end of the "litigation era" between major studios and AI developers, replacing courtroom battles with [...]
OpenAI has officially completed the global rollout of its much-anticipated GPT-5.2 model family, marking a definitive shift in the artificial intelligence landscape. Coming just weeks after a frantic competitive period in late 2025, the January 2026 stabilization of GPT-5.2 signifies a "return to strength" for the San Francisco-based lab. The release introduces a specialized tiered [...]
As the NFL transitions into the high-stakes Divisional Round, the dust is still settling on a Wild Card Weekend that defied the expectations of many traditional analysts but was precisely tracked by the "wisdom of the crowd." On social prediction platform Manifold Markets, the high-octane matchups between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, as [...]
The night of January 11, 2026, marked a turning point for prediction markets as live betting odds from Polymarket were integrated directly into the Golden Globes broadcast on CBS (owned by Paramount Global, NASDAQ: PARA). This partnership with Penske Media Corporation aimed to mainstream "cultural betting," but it instead sparked a massive backlash from viewers [...]
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
The landscape of generative artificial intelligence has shifted from the static to the cinematic. As of January 12, 2026, the long-anticipated "Video Wars" have reached a fever pitch with the dual release of OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Google’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Veo 3.1. These platforms have moved beyond the uncanny, flickering clips of yesteryear, delivering high-fidelity, [...]
LOS GATOS, CA — As the calendar turns to mid-January 2026, the eyes of the financial world are fixed on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), which is set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, January 20. This upcoming report marks a pivotal moment for the streaming pioneer, coming on
Today’s Date: January 2, 2026 Company: The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) Introduction As the sun rises on 2026, the financial community is focused on one of the most polarizing "comeback" stories in the technology sector: The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD). Once the undisputed champion of the programmatic advertising world, TTD enters the new year following [...]
As we usher in 2026, few companies in the media landscape have undergone a transformation as volatile and consequential as Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD). Once a poster child for the "debt-laden legacy media" narrative, WBD enters the new year as the centerpiece of a high-stakes bidding war that could redefine the entertainment industry. Following [...]
As of January 9, 2026, the generative video landscape has transitioned from a playground of experimental tech to a bifurcated industry dominated by two distinct philosophies. OpenAI and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) have spent the last quarter of 2025 drawing battle lines that define the future of digital media. While the "GPT-3.5 moment" for video arrived [...]
The toy industry giant Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) found itself at the center of market volatility today, January 9, 2026, as the stock experienced a sharp reversal following a period of sustained momentum. After hitting a fresh 52-week high of $22.25 during yesterday’s session, the stock pivoted lower
As of early 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has transcended its origins as a disruptive tech startup to become the undisputed gravity center of the global media ecosystem. While once categorized purely as a "Silicon Valley" interloper, Netflix today operates with the scale of a traditional studio conglomerate and the agility of a software giant. [...]
As the calendar turns to 2026, the narrative surrounding Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has shifted from undisputed dominance to a complex debate over intrinsic value. Despite a significant selloff that saw the stock shed more than 30% of its value from its mid-2025 peaks, a vocal contingent of Wall Street
As we enter 2026, Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Known for decades as the "cheap chic" alternative to big-box rivals, the Minneapolis-based retailer is currently navigating one of its most significant leadership transitions in over a decade. With the legendary Brian Cornell set to transition to Executive Chair in just [...]
The Walt Disney Company is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings next month, with Wall Street forecasting a low double-digit decline in profits.
As of January 8, 2026, Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) stands as a case study in corporate survival and transformation. Once the crown jewel of the Redstone media empire, the company has spent the last two years navigating a tumultuous path from the brink of insolvency to its recent rebirth as Paramount Skydance. The defining moment [...]
Date: January 8, 2026 Company: Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) Introduction As of January 8, 2026, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) has transcended its origins as a disruptive tech startup to become the undisputed sovereign of the global media landscape. The company finds itself at a historic crossroads following the announcement of its blockbuster $82.7 billion agreement [...]
On January 8, 2026, the media landscape stands at a definitive crossroads. Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) has officially moved from a period of existential uncertainty to one of radical restructuring. After years of speculation regarding a potential tie-up with Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA), WBD’s leadership has made a tectonic shift, rejecting a $108 billion [...]
