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Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) announced in June 2022 that it would create a second season of the hit series "Squid Game" and a reality show based on the popular series as well. The reality series premiered on Netflix last week. What Happened: Released in September 2021, "Squid Game"...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) released its newest season of the hit show "The Crown," which depicted the British Royal Family. While Royal Family member Prince Harry admitted to watching past episodes, he won't be tuning into the newest season. What Happened: A sixth and final season of...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is set to report fourth quarter financial results after market close Wednesday, Nov. 8. Here's a look at the key earnings estimates, what analysts are saying, and key items for investors to watch. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Disney to report...

A battle between two media giants over the valuation of a leading streaming platform is almost at its end with a deal announced by Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) to acquire the stake in Hulu it did not already own. Here are the details. What Happened: Disney shares struggled in 2023, but the company...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been around for 25 years and is a market leader in the streaming sector around the world. Here’s a look back at the company’s history and how an investment in its IPO would have fared. What Happened: Netflix ended the third quarter...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Shares of the streaming company are soaring Thursday after the report. Here’s a look at what Netflix analysts are saying about the report and the company's future. ...

Several media companies have gotten a lift in their viewership figures thanks to musician and all-around superstar celebrity Taylor Swift attending NFL games of the Kansas City Chiefs, the team her boyfriend Travis Kelce plays on. Here’s a look at the winners in the month of September...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is set to report third quarter financial results after market close Wednesday, Oct. 18. Here’s a look at the estimates from analysts, their latest commentary, and the primary concerns for investors and analysts. Earnings Estimates: Netflix is...

One of the longest-running animated comedies is “South Park,” which premiered in 1997 and continues to air after 25 years. To kick off its newest season, the show is taking on one of the biggest trending topics for the stock market. What Happened: The world of cryptocurrency was...

Streaming companies have increased their attention on the sports media market with several of the companies landing rights to major sporting events like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) being the home of “Thursday Night Football.” Along with airing live games, streaming companies are...

A shift by media companies to direct-to-consumer streaming platforms to offset losses from consumers cutting the cord could take time with many unprofitable for a number of years. The shift and the top companies in the media sector were sized up by an analyst with a focus on the direct-to-consumer...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has had many hit shows over the years from “Stranger Things” to “Squid Game” and everything in between. The company is now looking for more ways to monetize its loyal fans and the success of hit shows similar to other media...

Once a staple for traditional media companies, the rights to sports leagues have proven to be strong telecasts for viewership and advertising revenue. Thanks to the success of a sports deal that has benefitted from Lionel Messi’s move to Major League Soccer (MLS), technology giant Apple Inc (...

Since launching in 1997, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has been known for its DVDs by mail business model that helped propel the company into being one of the best-returning stocks of the last 25 years. After years of the DVD-by-mail model, a shift to streaming will see the company finally end its...

Fans of the popular Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) series “Squid Game” might not make it to the bar the night before Thanksgiving Day or to their family dinners this year. The record-breaking series is back but, this time, as a reality competition. What Happened: Netflix is...