Why Netflix Is a Great Stock
Michael Nielsen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 26, 8:05AM CDT
On May 21, 2014 Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced its plans to expand to six European countries later this year. The trend-setting company plans to set up in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium. Netflix already has a foothold in the...
Netflix, Inc.'s Major European Expansion Is a Risky Move
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 12:30PM CDT
Netflix,'s plans for a major European expansion are now official. The company intends to launch service in 6 new European markets this fall. The "headliners" of the expansion are France and Germany, as has been widely rumored since late last year....
Netflix, Inc. Is Fast Becoming The Dominant Player in Online Streaming
Ishfaque Faruk, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 9:00AM CDT
Internet-streaming juggernaut Netflix is increasingly becoming a larger player globally. The company is seeing its usage increase and it is seeing rapid adoption outside the U.S. as well. The company has a long runway of growth ahead and its...
The Best Brands in Television
Tim Beyers, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 25, 6:00AM CDT
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Credit: HBO. BrandZ is out with its list of the world's most valuable brands. Most of the big names are tech titans or consumer products standouts. What of the geekier businesses we love and follow? What are the...
Apple Inc. Quietly Follows In Netflix's Footsteps
Erin Kennedy and Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 11:00AM CDT
Netflix has been making headlines all year by inking interconnection deals with Internet service providers, allowing greater network access to improve streaming quality. Apple may be doing likewise, according to industry insider Day Rayburn....
How Netflix, TripAdvisor, and Tiffany Pushed the S&P 500 to Record Highs
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 10:35AM CDT
The S&P 500 closed the week at another all-time record high, climbing above the 1,900 mark for the first time ever. Generally optimistic views from market participants helped keep the broader stock market moving ahead. But in particular,...
Here's Why the Next Qwikster-Style Blunder Won't Kill Netflix, Inc.
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 10:00AM CDT
Sure, Qwikster was a horror show. Just how scary was it, though? Image source: Netflix. Some critics say that Netflix nearly killed itself in 2011. The Qwikster error put a crimp in the company's growth for years, and Netflix CEO Reed...
The Fool Looks Ahead
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 24, 8:30AM CDT
There's never a dull week on Wall Street. Let's go over some of the news that will shape the week to come. Monday It's Memorial Day on Monday, and that means that all of the country's market exchanges are closed. Trading resumes on Tuesday, so...
Updated Research Report on DIRECTV - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 23, 4:35PM CDT
On May 23, 2014, we issued an updated research report on DIRECTV (DTV).
This Week's 5 Smartest Stock Moves
Rick Munarriz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 23, 4:33PM CDT
If you're feeling good about the market, you're not alone. Take my hand as we go over some of this week's more uplifting headlines. 1. Netflix's European vacation Netflix is throwing out a bigger net. Living up to earlier chatter, the world's...
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.69% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 23, 3:40PM CDT
NetFlix (NASDAQ:NFLX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $389.66 to a high of $402.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $397.50 on volume of 3.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
NetFlix Rises 2.69% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 23, 3:39PM CDT
NetFlix (NASDAQ:NFLX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $389.66 to a high of $402.47. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.7%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $397.50 on volume of 3.2 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
Amazon releases first original children's show
AP - Fri May 23, 11:03AM CDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. released its first original children's show Friday, as the Internet retailer and online video streaming service competes for tiny viewers.
TiVo Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 23, 10:51AM CDT
TiVo Inc. (TIVO) reported earnings of 7 cents per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny.
Moto E Smartphone: Review
at The Street - Fri May 23, 9:10AM CDT
Can Motorola build a modern $129 smartphone that people will actually like using? The answer is a resounding yes.
Stock Market News for May 23, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 23, 9:06AM CDT
Gains in small-cap and high-growth stocks drove benchmarks higher on Thursday and led the S&P 500 close to a record high
10 Important Netflix Scoops -- Straight From the CFO's Mouth
Anders Bylund, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 22, 6:00PM CDT
Netflix CFO David Wells, as seen in Netflix's Q1 2014 earnings video . Netflix CFO David Wells spoke Tuesday at the annual J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference. Wells offered some useful tidbits on his company's love-hate...
Updated Research Report on Viacom - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 22, 6:00PM CDT
On May 22, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Viacom Inc. (VIAB).
Carl Icahn Reduced His Netflix Stake by 15%. So What?
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 22, 4:45PM CDT
Every quarter, large money-managers have to disclose what they've bought and sold via "13F" filings. While Fools don't always (or even usually) follow what the big money does, we can often glean an idea or two by tracing their footsteps. Carl Icahn...
Yahoo in Talks to Acquire RayV - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 22, 1:20PM CDT
Yahoo! (YHOO) is in discussions to acquire RayV Inc., a startup that specializes in enhancing high-definition (HD) online video streaming.