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The movie theater sector got a bit of a lift to start the second half of 2024 with several movies, such as “Inside Out 2,” hitting impressive box office figures. A new report says there could be more optimism ahead for the movie sector, but it might not favor movie theater companies as...

A second-quarter earnings update from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could be all about ad-supported plan growth and future monetization, analysts say ahead of the company's July 17 report. The Netflix Analysts: Benchmark analyst Matthew Harrigan maintained a Sell rating on Netflix and raised the price...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is set to report second-quarter financial results after market close July 18. A leading analyst sizes up Netflix's growth story going forward and how the competition stacks up in the streaming sector. The Netflix Analyst: Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan...

Shares of streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) hit new 52-week highs Monday, which comes as the company recently shared an update on its ad-supported plan. An analyst praises the company's recent updates and landing two National Football League games on Christmas. The Netflix Analyst:...

Video-sharing platform Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM) reported first-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. Rumble’s Q1 Report: Rumble reported first-quarter revenue of $17.7 million, up 1% year-over-year. The revenue total missed a Street consensus...

Streaming platform and hardware company Roku Inc (NASDAQ:ROKU) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Thursday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Roku reported fourth-quarter revenue of $984.42 million, which was up 14% year-over-year. The revenue came in ahead...

Retailer Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) is reported to be considering an acquisition of smart television company Vizio Holding Corp (NYSE:VZIO). The Wall Street Journal report of deal talks had shares of Roku Inc (NASDAQ:ROKU), another smart television company, volatile on Tuesday and early Wednesday. Here...

A lawsuit filed against Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, centers on whether the social media giant is doing enough to protect the safety of children. What Happened: Unredacted documents from a lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Department of...

In the 2024 election, with the presidency, 11 governorships, a third of the Senate, and all House of Representative seats at stake, both American voters and investors are turning their attention to the upcoming political contests. Here’s a look at the potential expenditure on political...

Analysts are sizing up the long-term opportunity for Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) and whether the company can compete with other social media platforms after the company reported second-quarter financial results Tuesday.  The Snap Analysts: Benchmark analyst Mark Zgutowicz has a Hold rating...

Technology giant Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported first quarter financial results Tuesday after market close. Here’s a look at what analysts are saying about the company’s financials, artificial intelligence, cloud ambitions and more. The Alphabet Analysts: Morgan...

Connected television and streaming company Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Roku reported fourth-quarter revenue of $867.1 million, which was flat compared to the prior year period. The...

YouTube was launched on Feb. 14, 2005, as a site where users were to be able to post videos. Eighteen years later, YouTube is now one of the largest video platforms in the world and a major piece of growth and revenue for Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL). Here’s a look back at a key...

Social media company Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) reported fourth-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Here is what analysts are saying after the report. The Snap Analysts: Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak has an Underweight rating on Snap and a price target of $7. Raymond James analyst...

In 2006, Google made the biggest acquisition in its history, which transformed the company. It's considered by many experts to be among the best acquisitions of all time. What Happened: On Oct. 9, 2006, Google announced it was paying $1.65 billion in a stock-for-stock deal to acquire video...