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A list put out by research firm Nielsen Holdings (NYSE: NLSN) showed how many hours were streamed of top shows and movies on major streaming platforms for the week of Dec. 27, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022. Here are the results and why they’re important. What Happened: The list from Nielsen...

The fight for sports media rights heats up as broadcast and cable networks now face increased competition from streaming companies. Here’s the latest on a big upcoming rights offering from the National Football League. What Happened: A 49% stake in the NFL Network, RedZone and NFL.com could...

Movie theater companies are reporting record post pandemic attendance in October. With many people opting to go to the movies for the first time in months, Benzinga took to Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) to ask its users if they were part of the record October figures. What Happened: Imax Corp (NYSE: IMAX)...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) reported third-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights for investors. What Happened: Amazon reported revenue of $110.8 billion in the third quarter, up 15% year-over-year. The revenue figure missed analysts’ estimates of...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported third-quarter earnings after market close Tuesday. Here is a look at the highlights and what’s to come next. What Happened: Netflix reported third-quarter revenue of $7.48 billion. The company reported earnings of $3.19 per share, which...

Since 1963’s “Dr. No,” the James Bond movies have been one of the most beloved franchises. Centered on Bond's missions, the spy movies have been popular in many countries and turned in some impressive box office revenue figures. “No Time To Die” marks the 25th...

The push for original streaming content continues to heat up. What Happened: Amazon Studios, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced a three-picture deal with Eddie Murphy. “We’re very excited to announce that Amazon Studios has closed a three-picture and first-look film...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), which possesses disruptive potential in any sector it moves into, is making a big push into the streaming sector. Apple plans to increase the number of new TV shows and movies to at least one a week on its Apple TV+ streaming service, the Information...

If speed and convenience are the names of the game for shoppers, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) could be ahead of the competition with its Just Walk Out technology. The company has been rolling out this initiative for several business segments and is now bringing it to Whole Foods. What...

Amazon Air announced Wednesday it has begun operations at its new, primary package hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport a few weeks ahead of schedule. The U.S. hub will enable the online retailer to further speed up line haul transportation and help meet one-day delivery...

One of the most popular books and movie series is getting turned into an original show at Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) through the Prime entertainment division. Here is a look at the latest details. What Happened: A new "The Lord of the Rings" TV series will premiere on Amazon...

Shares of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) are trading lower after reporting revenue and guiance lower than Street estimates. What Happened: Second quarter revenue of $113.1 billion was up 27% year-over-year, missing consensus estimates of $115.1 billion. The company reported earnings per...

Day one of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Day on Monday resulted in record sales, with online sales jumping 8.7% to $5.6 billion according to early data compiled by Adobe Analytics. With Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Target (NYSE: TGT), and others also offering special discounts this week to combat Amazon,...

Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is purchasing 1,000 trucks with high-autonomy software from startup Plus in a deal giving the e-commerce giant a 20% stake in the company. Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. V (NASDAQ: HCIC), the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsoring Plus for public...

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) took its time, but earlier this month it officially announced Prime Day would return to the summer. For sellers, shippers, warehouse operators and third-party logistics (3PL) providers, it wasn't much notice but something they needed to deal with. Prime Days are Monday and...