Netflix Stock Jumps on Merger Rumors, Disney Deal

CNNMoney: What’s driving Netflix’s rebound? Merger rumors and Mickey Mouse. Netflix was mentioned in a Financial Times story last week as a takeover candidate for Apple as the iEverything maker seeks to own more original content. Disney is helping to boost Netflix’s stock, as well. There is growing excitement about the fact that Netflix will finally become the exclusive home for the streaming of new Disney movies later this summer.