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$54BN wiped from Netflix – how do the other streamers stack up?
Shares in Netflix have slumped dramatically, wiping more than $50 billion off the firm’s market value
The streaming giant revealed a sharp drop in subscribers and warned millions more are set to call it quits.
Netflix faces intense competition from streaming rivals, but was also hit after it raised prices and leaving russia.
From all this, It’s believed a major chunk up-to $54 billion has stripped from Netflix’s market value.
It also plans to crack down on password sharing, estimating that more than 100 million non-paying households watch the service this way.
Netflix’s shares plunged 35 per cent on Wednesday, and fell a further in opening trade on Thursday.
Even though Netflix reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade… it’s not the case for all.
HBO and HBO Max grew to almost 77 million subscribers at the end of the first quarter this year.
Disney investors aren’t having a year as bad as Netflix shareholders, but both companies have been plagued by subscriber concerns following the surge during stay-at-home orders.
Not quite as bad as Netflix but shares of Disney have dropped nearly 15 per cent so far this year.
That makes Disney one of the worst performers in the Dow.
Despite subscriber woes, Netflix remains the world’s leading streaming service.
Netflix isn’t short of fans, with millions across the world regularly streaming their favourite Netflix originals every day
One fan was so inspired by the famous Netflix intro, he recreated it.
Stop-Motion Animator Kevin Parry made the Netflix intro with just 30 dollars worth of yarn.
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Australia’s sharemarket set for weakest annual return in three years
Australia’s sharemarket set for weakest return in three years; gains from gold and critical minerals offset blue-chip losses.
Australia’s sharemarket set for weakest return in three years; gains from gold and critical minerals offset blue-chip losses.
Australia’s sharemarket is on track for its weakest annual return in three years, with the S&P/ASX 200 Index expected to finish 2025 up around 6 per cent. Investors are feeling the impact of major losses from blue-chip companies, including Commonwealth Bank and CSL, which have dragged overall performance.
Despite the slow year, certain sectors provided a boost. Gains were largely driven by surging gold prices and rising interest in critical minerals, helping offset some of the losses from larger companies.
Smaller companies in the resources sector outperformed their larger counterparts, highlighting a shift in investor focus towards niche opportunities and high-demand commodities.
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US stocks surge amid AI hype despite market volatility
US stock market bounced back, S&P 500 up 16% in 2023, driven by AI excitement amid policy uncertainties.
US stock market bounced back, S&P 500 up 16% in 2023, driven by AI excitement amid policy uncertainties.
The US stock market has experienced a rollercoaster year, with the S&P 500 nearly entering a bear market in April due to tariff concerns. Investor sentiment shifted following policy changes from President Trump, setting the stage for a dramatic rebound.
By June, the S&P 500 was hitting new records, fueled by excitement over artificial intelligence and its impact on the tech sector. Corporate profit forecasts improved, contributing to an overall annual gain of 16%, despite ongoing market fluctuations.
Yet, the S&P 500 still trails international markets, reflecting lingering policy uncertainties in the US.
Investors are watching closely to see how domestic and global factors will shape the next year.
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Stocks rally ahead of Thanksgiving as markets log four days of gains
Markets gain momentum ahead of Thanksgiving, with the Dow up 388 points and Oracle rising 4% amid investor optimism.
Markets gain momentum ahead of Thanksgiving, with the Dow up 388 points and Oracle rising 4% amid investor optimism.
Markets are moving into the Thanksgiving break with strong momentum, as stocks notch four straight days of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 388 points, while the S&P 500 added 0.9%, pushing both indexes toward their best week since June.
Oracle led major movers, rising more than 4% after Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its bullish outlook on the tech giant. Broad investor optimism continues building across sectors as economic data softens and earnings remain resilient.
All eyes are now on the Federal Reserve and what potential shifts in interest-rate policy may mean for the markets. U.S. markets will close Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen Friday for a shortened trading session.
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