<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>Communications-services companies rose as traders bet consolidation in the sector would continue.</p><p>    Conventional media companies are still scrambling for market share in a new content-creation landscape dominated by streaming, according to most analysts. According to research firm Nielsen, streaming represented nearly 47% of TV watch-time in November, beating the combined total for cable, at almost 21%, and broadcast, at about 23%. </p><p>    Warner Bros. Discovery continued to gain as a bidding war between Paramount Skydance and Netflix looked set to go on. </p><p>   Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com </p><p>    (END) Dow Jones Newswires</p><p>12-24-25 1427ET</p></div></div>

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<p>Communications-services companies saw a rise as traders anticipated continued consolidation in the sector. Analysts note that traditional media firms are vying for market share in a streaming-dominated landscape, with streaming accounting for nearly 47% of TV watch-time in November. Warner Bros. Discovery gained amid a bidding war involving Paramount Skydance and Netflix.</p>

Communications Services Up on Consolidation Bets -- Communications Services Roundup