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Once Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) dropped out of the race for Warner Bros. Discovery, it was supposed to bounce back. Most investors in the company could not see why Netflix would go after what were primarily media assets. And the price tag was staggering. Indeed, its stock price was $77 before Netflix walked away. It jumped ... Netflix Comeback Didn’t Happen

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Netflix (NFLX). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

International hits and rising subscriber scale continue to shape Netflix's next phase of growth.

Netflix has invested over $135 billion in films and television series over the past decade, ‌the company said on Tuesday, underscoring the dominance of ‌the streaming giant and the growth of on-demand entertainment. During the same period, ​Netflix contributed more than $325 billion to the global economy and created over 425,000 jobs on productions, it said. The Los Gatos, California-based company is one of the world's largest video streaming platforms, ‌with over 325 million ⁠paid members as of the end of 2025, having pioneered at-home video entertainment and producing original ⁠intellectual properties that have dominated popular culture.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix (NasdaqGS:NFLX). The suit accuses Netflix of illegally collecting data on children and designing its platform to be addictive. Allegations include misrepresenting data practices, unlawful surveillance of users, and prioritizing behavioral data monetization. The case seeks penalties, state-level restrictions, and a permanent injunction on certain user data practices. For investors watching Netflix as a large subscription...

STORY: Netflix was sued Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting data on children and other consumers without consent and designing its platform to be addictive.Texas said that for years the streaming giant has falsely represented to consumers that it did not collect or share user data.But it said the company actually tracked and sold viewers' habits and preferences, making billions of dollars a year.Netflix was also accused of quietly using "dark patterns" to keep users watching, including an autoplay feature.The complaint said that the firm's endgame is to "get children and families glued to the screen, harvest their data while they are stuck there, and then monetize the data for a handsome profit."Paxton wants the company to purge data it collected illegally, not use the data for targeted advertising without users' consent, and pay civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation.A Netflix spokesperson said the lawsuit "lacks merit and is based on inaccurate and distorted information,"adding the company complies with privacy and data protection laws everywhere it operates.

Consumer stocks fell late Monday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR

Investing.com -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), alleging the streaming giant illegally surveilled users and exploited children’s data. The legal action claims the company rebranded itself as a "logging company" that prioritizes data monetization over consumer privacy. The state’s petition alleges that Netflix deceptively collected sensitive behavioral information without obtaining proper consent from its millions of Texas subscribers. Sha

Netflix released a teaser for its Little House on the Prairie reboot on Monday. The show premieres July 9 on the streaming service.Narrated by the new Laura Ingalls , she introduces the prairie town....

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Both Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) have taken hits over the past month, and retirement-focused investors are wondering which one belongs in the portfolio right now. Both stocks are bruised, both are buying back shares, and both are in the Communication Services sector. But the cases diverge sharply on price, payout, and growth. ... Comcast vs Netflix: Which Is the Better Dip Buy Now?

Kevin Krim, EDO CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the advertising part of the streaming business.

Netflix is giving a glimpse of Sweet Magnolias Season 5.The streaming service shared a trailer for the season Monday featuring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley.Sweet...

Despite Netflix's weak performance relative to the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Netflix was sued on Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent, and designing its...

Netflix was sued on Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the streaming company of spying on consumers by collecting their data without consent, and designing its platform to be...

Elon Musk named Microsoft as a defendant in his lawsuit against OpenAI

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-netflix-spying-texas-kids-and-consumers-illegally-collecting-users

Warner Bros. Discovery EBITDA improvements are overstated and Paramount merger risks outweigh studio growth. Read why WBD stock is a hold.

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Advertisers will be hearing about the slate of live events in the coming year — and how AI is being integrated. Plus, media consolidation reshapes the lineup.

President Donald Trump criticized NFL streaming costs, warning the league risks losing fans and its antitrust exemption.

Baillie Gifford’s Q1 2026 13F portfolio value fell from ~$120B to ~$98B. Click here to read more about the portfolio.

The economics of streaming are nearing the point where cheaper plans with ads make as much if not more money for services like Netflix.

A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.

History shows us a key trend.

If you are wondering whether Warner Bros. Discovery is attractively priced or already fully valued, the current share price of US$27.12 is a good starting point but far from the whole story. The stock has returned 0.3% over the last week, a 0.9% decline over the last month, a 4.9% decline year to date and 201.0% over the past year, which can change how investors think about both opportunity and risk. Recent headlines have focused on Warner Bros. Discovery's efforts to reshape its content...

At the Amplify Music Investment Summit, NYU Professor Larry Miller calls streaming the biggest of a century's music disruptions, with catalogs fetching $1.3 billion-plus after peer-to-peer nearly gutted IP. Spotify won on UX where a sued-out Napster could have. China is now the fourth-largest market via ad tiers. Taylor Swift's clockwork releases and $2 billion-plus Eras Tour contrast Jay-Z's portfolio play across media and culture; Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl drove streaming.

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