Streaming Bets Paying Off As Earnings Improve

Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

26-Aug-25 07:30

Streaming Bets Paying Off As Earnings Improve

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Geetha Ranganathan, Senior Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, highlights that streaming giants Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery are starting to see results from their focus on sports and cost discipline. While earnings have improved, these companies are banking on bold bets to secure future revenue

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