Hollywood to Aid Netflix's (NFLX) User Growth in Q3 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 12,2018

Netflix's (NFLX) third-quarter subscriber growth is likely to benefit from growing Hollywood involvement as well as high production values of its shows.

• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• T Quick QuoteTPositive Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• fang
• internet-content

Netflix's (NFLX) International Growth to Drive Q3 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 12,2018

Netflix's (NFLX) third-quarter results are likely to be driven by growing adoption of its streaming service in international markets.

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• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• fang
• internet-content

Buy Netflix (NFLX) Stock On the Dip Before Q3 Earnings?

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 12,2018

With Netflix set to release its Q3 financial results on October 16, should investors think about buying NFLX stock on the dip? Citigroup (C) analysts certainly think so.

• C Quick QuoteCPositive Net Change
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• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• T Quick QuoteTPositive Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• internet-content

Upcoming Tech Earnings to Watch: NFLX, IBM, PYPL

by Ryan McQueeney Published on October 12,2018

Tech stocks were rebounding in morning trading Friday after suffering a brutal two-day stretch of selling. Will next week's tech earnings reports help inspire more rebounds?

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• C Quick QuoteCPositive Net Change
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• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• PYPL Quick QuotePYPLNegative Net Change

• computers
• finance
• internet-content

Snap Unveils Snap Originals, Targets Vertical Viewing Audience

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 12,2018

Snap (SNAP) announces launch of its original content, Snap Originals, available on Discover tab of Snapchat.

• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• SNAP Quick QuoteSNAPNegative Net Change
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• internet
• internet-content

Can Strong Memory Aid Lam Research (LRCX) in Q1 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 12,2018

Lam Research's (LRCX) fiscal first-quarter results are likely to benefit from strong memory market and shipments. However, volatility in the PC market remains a concern.

• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• EBAY Quick QuoteEBAYPositive Net Change
• PYPL Quick QuotePYPLNegative Net Change
• LRCX Quick QuoteLRCXNegative Net Change

• semiconductor

5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for a Resurgent Wall Street

by Tirthankar Chakraborty Published on October 12,2018

As the broader market is ready for a counter-trend bounce, it is the ideal time to bet on stocks that are sound enough to grow in the near term.

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• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• AAP Quick QuoteAAPNegative Net Change
• AMSF Quick QuoteAMSFNegative Net Change
• ABMD Quick QuoteABMDPositive Net Change
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• ADM Quick QuoteADMNegative Net Change

• aerospace
• airlines
• auto-tires-trucks
• insurance
• medical

Banks Provide Positive Start to Q3 Earnings Season

by Sheraz Mian Published on October 12,2018

The banking sector's earnings growth picture is tracking above historical periods, while revenue growth is modest and in-line with recent trends.

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• JNJ Quick QuoteJNJPositive Net Change

• finance

Facebook (FB) Prepares to Roll Out Ads on WhatsApp Status

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 11,2018

Facebook (FB) is reportedly set to roll out ads on WhatsApp Status from next year.

• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• ANGI Quick QuoteANGINegative Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• SNAP Quick QuoteSNAPNegative Net Change

• internet
• internet-content

U.S. Selloff Causes Domino Effect Across Global Markets: Here's What Happened

by Nimah Quadri Published on October 11,2018

If one fails, the rest follow (sometimes). Over the past couple of days, the U.S. stock market has seen a drastic decline in different areas.

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• finance

Evaluating Spotify (SPOT) Stock Six Months After IPO

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 11,2018

Spotify (SPOT) went public in early April at a time when subscription-based streaming was mainstream, and maybe that's the problem. Amid increased competition from Apple (AAPL) Music in the U.S., along with competing services from other tech powerhouses, let's dive into Spotify to see what investors should make of the company roughly six months after its IPO.

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• SPOT Quick QuoteSPOTNegative Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• internet-content

5 Tech ETFs That Tumbled Most on Broad Market Rout

by Sweta Killa Published on October 11,2018

The awful trading in the stock world also pushed the technology ETF space into the deep red on the day.

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• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
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• AMD Quick QuoteAMDNegative Net Change
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• etfs
• fang
• internet-content
• semiconductor

Netflix's (NFLX) Q3 Earnings to Benefit From Content Strength

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 11,2018

Netflix's (NFLX) third-quarter 2018 results are likely to be driven by strength in the company's content portfolio. However, rising expenditure is an overhang on the bottom line.

• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• SJR Quick QuoteSJRPositive Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• internet-content

Facebook Orders Jessica Biel Starrer Limetown Show for Watch

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 11,2018

Facebook (FB) is focusing on Watch to capture the growth opportunity presented by the ever-increasing video viewing on social media platforms.

• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• ANGI Quick QuoteANGINegative Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• MTCH Quick QuoteMTCHNegative Net Change

• internet
• internet-content

Stock Market News For Oct 11, 2018

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 11,2018

Stocks suffered their worst losses in eight months on Wednesday, led by a steep decline in tech stocks, due to concerns of rapidly rising interest rates.

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• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
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• PEP Quick QuotePEPPositive Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change
• MSFT Quick QuoteMSFTNegative Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCNegative Net Change

• fang
• internet
• internet-content

FAANG Fumbles: Is the Decline Temporary?

by Ritujay Ghosh Published on October 11,2018

Perhaps, investors have finally started doubting if tech stocks can sustain their rally amid growing concerns over rapidly rising interest rates.

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• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

• fang

Should You Bet on Tech After Wednesday's Rout? 4 Top Picks

by Swarup Gupta Published on October 11,2018

Some market watchers think this is only a consolidation phase, likely to be followed by an upswing.

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• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
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• CTRL Quick QuoteCTRLPositive Net Change
• INTC Quick QuoteINTCNegative Net Change
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• computers
• fang
• internet-content
• semiconductor

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: AT&T, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, 21st Century Fox and Apple

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 11,2018

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: AT&T, Netflix, Amazon, Disney, 21st Century Fox and Apple

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• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• T Quick QuoteTPositive Net Change
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• FOXA Quick QuoteFOXANegative Net Change

• computers

Should Netflix & Amazon Fear AT&T's New Streaming TV Service?

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 10,2018

AT&T (T) announced Wednesday its plans to launch a streaming television service in late 2019 that will see it take on the likes of Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon (AMZN), among others. The pay-TV giant will utilize its recent purchase of Time Warner to roll out a direct-to-consumer streaming platform that features HBO and content like Harry Potter.

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• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• T Quick QuoteTPositive Net Change
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• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change
• FOXA Quick QuoteFOXANegative Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• consumer-staples
• internet
• internet-content

Stock Market News For Oct 10, 2018

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 10,2018

Markets ended mostly lower on Tuesday, as investors continued to worry about rising interest rates and higher bond yields.

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• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
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• computers

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: eBay, Netflix, Apple and Amazon

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 10,2018

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: eBay, Netflix, Apple and Amazon

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• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

• computers

Bull of the Day: Twitter (TWTR)

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 10,2018

This social media company's earnings are projected to soar and its video push could prove vital.

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• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• FB Quick QuoteFBPositive Net Change
• DIS Quick QuoteDISNegative Net Change
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• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change

• internet
• internet-content

Disney to Hire Fox Executives at Lead Positions Post-Buyout

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 09,2018

Disney (DIS) is set to appoint a number of Fox executives to key leadership roles upon completion of the 21st Century Fox acquisition.

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Amazon Roundup: EU Video, China Hacking, eBay, Privacy, Wages

by Sejuti Banerjea Published on October 09,2018

The top stories from last week include new video creation rules in the EU, Chinese hacking allegations, eBay's poaching claims and more.

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• EBAY Quick QuoteEBAYPositive Net Change
• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
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Should You Buy Netflix (NFLX) Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings?

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 09,2018

Shares of Netflix (NFLX) have fallen roughly 14% over the last three months on the back of the firm's Q2 subscriber miss. Now, with the streaming giant set to report its Q3 financial results on October 16, investors should see if it's time to buy Netflix stock as the streaming age is just getting started.

• DIS Quick QuoteDISNegative Net Change
• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNNegative Net Change
• NFLX Quick QuoteNFLXNegative Net Change
• T Quick QuoteTPositive Net Change
• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change

• consumer-discretionary
• internet
• internet-content