streaming platforms

Legendary value investor Warren Buffett took a stake in a leading media company in the first quarter. Could the purchase by Buffett signal placing multiple bets on the streaming wars or that the company is in the value stock territory? What Happened: A 13F filing shows that Berkshire Hathaway...

One of the most famous sitcoms of the 1990s is likely headed back to television, this time the show will have a much different appearance. What Happened: The popular sitcom “Married…With Children” is being revived as an animated series. “Family Guy” executive producer...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) beat estimates for the second quarter with growth coming for its Parks and Resorts segment and also its direct-to-consumers business, led by streaming growth. Could the company have another ace up its sleeve for future growth? What Happened:...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported revenue of $19.3 billion for the second quarter, which beat a consensus estimate of $18.9 billion, according to data from...

DVD rental and streaming company Redbox Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: RDBX) was the subject of a takeover offer Wednesday, or what some are calling a takeunder offer due to the acquisition price being less than the price of the stock. Here are the details. What Happened: Streaming company Chicken...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw shares tumble after reporting its first quarterly drop in subscribers in over 10 years. One item being drawn up to combat subscriber losses could be coming sooner than expected. What Happened: Netflix told its employees that it could launch an ad-...

Streaming platform company Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) has transitioned from being just a hardware supplier to creating its own streaming channel and attempting to crack the highly competitive streaming market. Could the addition of a couple celebrity chefs help growth? What Happened: Roku announced...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has a big May ahead for investors and fans with several new items being released and announced and quarterly earnings on deck. Here's a look at what’s in store. What Happened: May 4 is celebrated as a holiday for Disney thanks to its $4.05 billion ...

Shares of many streaming-related companies were dragged down after market leader Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported April 19 a loss in quarterly subscribers for the first time in over 10 years. With several companies reporting gains in the same quarter, it could be better for the streaming market...

A legendary action movie actor is headed to the small screen with a mobster-styled show that could boost the profile of one of the smaller streaming platforms. What Happened: Streaming platform Paramount+ from Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA)(NASDAQ: PARAA) is bringing Sylvester Stallone to the...

As the streaming market continues to evolve, consumers are left to decide which services are worth a monthly subscription fee. This has led to discussions of a saturation point in the U.S. streaming market and some people ending their subscriptions with some of the largest companies. What Happened...

A new streaming platform is coming to consumers’ televisions and comes from a well-known media and a well-known cable company. What Happened: A joint venture was announced Wednesday between Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) and Comcast Corp (NASDAQ: CMCSA). The companies will launch a...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) reported a net loss of 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter. The loss was the first subscriber drop reported by the company in more than 10 years. Here’s a look back to where Netflix was trading at the time and how investors have fared along...

Shares of streaming-related stocks were hammered this week after an earnings report from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) saw a decline in quarterly subscribers. One streaming company reported a strong gain in the same quarter and could be taking market share from Netflix. What Happened: HBO Max and...

While several analysts are moving to the sidelines or downgrading shares of streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) after the company’s first-quarter earnings report, this analyst is upgrading shares. The Netflix Analyst: Needham analyst Laura Martin is upgrading shares of Netflix ...