streaming platforms

Roku Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU) shares surged Friday after a report suggested the streaming platform is exploring a potential sale. Now, JPMorgan believes one name stands out from a crowded field of possible buyers. In a note following the report, analyst Cory Carpenter said Roku’s combination of TV...

On Friday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced that Greta Gerwig's upcoming "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" will make an exclusive global theatrical run before its streaming debut. Netflix Shifts Strategy With Exclusive Theatrical Release The adaptation of CS Lewis' 1955 fantasy novel will debut...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-founder Reed Hastings is set to fully exit the leadership, closing a decades-long chapter. Reed Hastings To Exit Netflix Board In June On Thursday, in a letter to shareholders, Netflix said Hastings will not seek re-election to its board at the company's annual meeting...

On Thursday, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) said its U.S. pricing still delivers superior value even after the latest hikes raised some concerns, arguing subscribers pay less per hour of viewing than rival streaming platforms. Netflix Defends Price Hikes As Value Strategy During the company's first-...

Major U.S. indices closed higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.2% at 48,578.72, the S&P 500 gaining nearly 0.3% to 7,041.28, and the Nasdaq advancing about 0.4% to 24,102.70. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is facing growing online backlash over rising subscription prices and cancellation calls, even as the streaming giant reportedly benefits from a nearly $3 billion breakup windfall tied to its failed Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) deal. Reddit Users Vent Over Rising...

On Friday, an Italian court found that the contractual clauses Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) used to raise subscription prices between 2017 and early 2024 were unfair, siding with the consumer group Movimento Consumatori.  Court Rules Netflix Price Hikes Violated Consumer Law The court said the...

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has shed light on the future of linear television and streaming platforms, highlighting the crucial role of sports media rights. What Happened: Last month, during an episode of Club Shay Shay, Cuban conversed with host...

A concert film from Taylor Swift smashed box office records in 2023. The film now heads to streaming. Here's how fans can watch the highly anticipated streaming release of the Taylor Swift concert film. What Happened: Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) shared alongside its first-quarter...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here's a look at what analysts are saying about the report after Netflix beat revenue estimates, missed earnings per share estimates and ended the year with 260.28 million global paid...

Media companies that have rights to National Football League (NFL) games have benefitted from strong viewership during the 2023 season. The strong viewership spilled over into the NFL Playoffs and one media company could benefit from a streaming exclusive. What Happened: Six NFL Playoffs games were...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has one of the most popular streaming platforms with Disney+, which had 112.6 million subscribers in the fourth quarter. New content catered to kids and teenagers could help keep the streaming platform strong heading into 2024. What Happened: While...

Fresh off of its success with the Barbie movie, toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) has announced a new licensing deal with one of the most-watched series on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) of all time. What Happened: Mattel and Amazon MGM Studios, a unit of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), announced a...

A decision to pull advertising from social media platform Twitter, now known as X, could have a backfiring effect on media company The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), who is one of many companies pausing ads on the platform. What Happened: Disney announced that it would suspend advertising on...

The Max streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) has been enjoying an uptick in viewers ever since "Friends" actor Matthew Perry passed away on Oct. 28. What Happened: Nielsen data ranks "Friends" seventh among the top acquired series among all streaming providers. The comedy...