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Netflix Stock Gets Downgrade With Shares Up 400% In Three Years: 'Expect Rotation Into Other Internet Names'
Monday, May 19, 2025 - 12:47pm | 476A Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) analyst is downgrading shares of the streaming giant with the stock near all-time highs following first-quarter financial results. The Netflix Analyst: JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth downgraded Netflix stock from Overweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $1,...
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Netflix's Ad-Tier Now Boasts 94M Users, Fueling Stock's Rise To Record Highs
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 12:24pm | 999Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) shared an impressive milestone for its ad-supported plan at its upfront presentation to advertisers, along with highlighting upcoming content that includes bets on live content and reality television. Ad-Supported Plan Shines: Fresh off its recent quarterly...
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ESPN To Launch 'Ultimate Sports Destination' Streaming App In Fall: Why Analyst Says Disney Can 'Have A Direct Relationship With Their Viewers'
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 6:20pm | 761Leading sports brand ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming platform under the flagship ESPN brand. Here's a look at what this means for Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) and the streaming sector. What Happened: ESPN announced this week that its long-awaited DTC streaming platform will debut...
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MrBeast Teases Two More Seasons Of 'Beast Games' After Losing Millions: 'Ideally Don't Lose 8 Figures'
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 6:08pm | 733Reality competition "Beast Games" from the mind of content creator MrBeast is returning for two more seasons on Prime Video, the streaming platform from Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). MrBeast says he hopes this time the show doesn't lose him as much money, but he promises to make it bigger than the...
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CBS Highlights TV Dominance, 17-Year Streak On Top: Can Success Help Offset Trump, Merger Concerns?
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 6:58pm | 743Media network CBS has dominated the prime time ratings for more than a decade and helped boost the financials for Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA) and subscribers for the company's Paramount+ streaming platform. With concerns over a pending merger and pressure from President Donald...
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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 9:01am | 1577Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...
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Warner Bros. Stock Jumps On Streaming Growth: 'The Last Of Us,' 'Minecraft Movie' Could Mean Even Bigger Gains In Q2
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 10:59am | 658Warner Bros. Discovery’s (NASDAQ:WBD) shares traded higher Thursday after the company reported first-quarter financial results and strong figures for its streaming segment. The good news for investors is the company's streaming segment could be even bigger in the second quarter. What Happened...
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Disney Stock 'Resilient' In Uncertain Economy As Raised Guidance Signals Confidence
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:17pm | 619Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) analysts highlight strong parks and streaming growth with raised guidance after first-quarter results. The Disney Analysts: Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich reiterated a Buy rating on Disney with a $140 price target. Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris...
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Netflix Keeps Hitting New Highs: Can TikTok-Style Feed, OpenAI Search Power Even More Growth?
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 5:19pm | 687Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) continues to dominate the sector and its stock keeps hitting all-time highs. Netflix isn't slowing down and is launching a major overhaul to its home page that could help user engagement. What Happened: While Netflix didn't break out its subscriber figure...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Preview: Streaming, Theme Parks, Box Office Key Items To Watch
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 3:42pm | 901Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) could highlight streaming strength, box office strength and theme park growth when the company reports second-quarter financial results before the market opens Wednesday. Here are analyst estimates for the quarter, what they’re saying before the...
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Trump Wants 'Movies Made In America Again': Here's What Tariffs On Films Could Mean For Disney, Netflix Stock
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 1:11pm | 1051President Donald Trump has his sight set on a new sector with threats of tariffs to keep more things made in America. Here's a look at what's Trumps comments on the "dying" movie industry mean. What Happened: On social media, Trump threatened the movie industry with tariffs on movies produced "in...
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EXCLUSIVE: Netflix Customers Excited For Original Movies, 'Squid Game,' 'Stranger Things,' NFL: 60% Say This Tops 2025 Must-Watch List
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 12:20pm | 869Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) ended 2024 with over 300 million paid subscribers, ranking as one of the most-watched platforms around the world. A new Benzinga reader survey shows that customers are keeping their plans and are excited for a strong 2025 content lineup. What Happened: Netflix no longer...
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Roku Q1 Double Beat, Adds New Streaming Platform — Shares Drop On Cautious Guidance, Tariff Risks
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 4:54pm | 665Roku Inc (NASDAQ:ROKU) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Roku reported first-quarter revenue of $1.02 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $1.01 billion according to data...
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Amazon Q1 Earnings: Double Beat, Q2 Guidance, CEO Focuses On Making 'Customers' Lives Easier And Better'
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 4:25pm | 546Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported first-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Amazon.com reported first-quarter net sales of $155.7 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The net sales beat a Street consensus estimate of $155.04 billion...
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Buffett Remembers Media Legend And Hero Katharine Graham Ahead Of Streaming Documentary: 'She Was One Of A Kind'
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 1:26pm | 589Legendary investor Warren Buffett is likely considered a mentor and hero to many. In a new interview, Buffett discusses one of his heroes. What Happened: Buffett had praise for former Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham in a recent interview. Graham's life of going from a housewife to the...