streaming platforms

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...

Optimism among Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) shareholders may have faded as the conglomerate's stock recently hit 10-year lows. Disney, under the helm of CEO Bob Iger, has also struggled at the box office in 2023, but one movie gave the studio a rare win both in cinemas and on its...

Early stage talks have reportedly commenced between entertainment conglomerate The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and local TV giant Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST). The discussions center on the potential sale of Disney’s ABC network and its associated TV stations. What Happened:...

The streaming behemoth Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) found itself in a market maelstrom as its market capitalization nosedived by a staggering $9 billion during Wednesday’s session. The catalyst? A word of caution from the company’s CFO, Spencer Neumann, delivered at a Bank of America...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) launched the streaming platform Disney+ in 2019, adding to its direct-to-consumer business initiatives. The company has gone on to raise the prices of its plan and also offer an ad-supported version. To celebrate several new releases and get ahead of...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) continues to work on boosting its subscriber count and subscription revenue from its Disney+ streaming platform, which ended the third quarter with 105.7 million subscribers. Estimates for the company’s new Star Wars series “Ahsoka”...

The Hollywood strikes by writers and actors have shut down work on many major television shows and future movie releases. Media companies have gotten many questions on the impact and how long they have content for before it starts hurting their lineup and financials. One leading streaming company...