streaming platforms

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...

The European Parliament has called for fair and sustainable rules in the music streaming industry. In a resolution passed with strong support (532 votes to 61, with 33 abstentions), the Parliament urges the creation of EU regulations to tackle current imbalances in the sector. See Also: ...

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...

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. ...