Roku jumps 13% after Insider reports internal speculation that Netflix may acquire the streaming platform
Netflix would be returning to its roots if it purchased Roku, given that the streaming platform spun out Roku in 2008.
Note there is speculation that Netflix could get Roku is the deal is approved.
Roku stock surged 13% on Wednesday after an Insider report detailed internal speculation that Netflix may acquire the streaming platform company.
Much of the speculation ramped up in recent weeks among Roku employees after the company abruptly closed its trading window, which is a period of time in which employees are able to sell their vested Roku stock.
Companies often close trading windows ahead of schedule when material news is imminent, in an attempt to prevent insider trading from occurring.
Roku stock would be an easier acquisition for Netflix to swallow after the company's market valuation fell from a peak of more than $60 billion to about $13 billion today. The more than 80% decline in Roku's stock price has made it difficult for the company to retain top talent, as it relies on share-based compensation like most tech companies.