Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) shares climbed 2.07% to close at $12.84 on Thursday, outpacing broader market gains as investors continue to respond positively to developments regarding the company's linear division spin-off. Trading volume surged to approximately 110.5 million shares, nearly double the 50-day average of 66.7 million, indicating heightened interest and conviction behind the price movement.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both traded near all-time highs but posted more modest gains of around 0.54% and 0.74% respectively. Industry peers showed positive movement as well, with Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) rising 1.99% to $122.21 and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) gaining 0.87% to $34.70, though neither matched WBD's relative performance.

Technically, WBD shares are trading near their 52-week high, reinforcing a bullish breakout pattern that has attracted additional investor attention. The dramatic volume spike of approximately two times normal levels suggests possible institutional participation (hedge funds) as the company advances its strategic initiatives. Today's momentum and trading activity signal ongoing investor confidence in Warner Bros. Discovery's evolving media business strategy.

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