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Barclays cuts Netflix target, sees bigger subscriber losses than expected
Netflix is on track to report another weak quarter as rising competition results in a big hit to subscribers, Barclays said. For the second quarter, Barclays anticipates a 2.8 million subscriber loss compared with Netflix’s anticipated 2 million loss. Meanwhile, recent credit card data from the bank suggests U.S. subscribers fell roughly 1% month-over-month in […]
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Jim Cramer says investors should eye these three tech names in the Nasdaq 100
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday told investors his three stock picks from the worst- and best-performing stocks in the Nasdaq 100 during the first half of this year. “Tech stocks were horrendous in the first half. … No Apples, no Googles, no semis, no software as services – just default names that show you that […]
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Piper Sandler cuts Netflix price target, says ‘Stranger Things’ to provide only short-term relief
Netflix is still a “business in transition” story for investors to monitor and not buy yet, even with shares down more than 70% from their highs, according to Piper Sandler. Analyst Thomas Champion reiterated a neutral rating on Netflix and cut his price target by 28%. In a Tuesday note, the analyst said stiffer competition, […]
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Starz could turn into an ‘acquisition machine’ after Lionsgate spins it off
Liberty Media’s John Malone Michael Kovac | Getty Images Written in the Starz? Lionsgate is planning a spinoff of Starz, home of “Outlander” and “Power,” by early next year. Vivendi’s Canal Plus and private equity firm Apollo Global, in tandem with streaming distributor Roku, have both made preliminary bids for a 20% stake, sources say. A deal […]
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Consider hiding out in these tech stocks during a bear market, Bernstein says
With the Nasdaq Composite down 30% from its highs and deep in bear market territory, investors are finding no comfort in the technology sector. Yet amid this painful market backdrop, there are some areas within the downtrodden sector where investors can still find safety, according to Bernstein. “Tech’s overall valuation is now approaching its historical […]
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Recruiters say the tech job market is still red-hot, despite isolated layoffs and cautious words from execs
A ‘We’re Hiring!’ sign is displayed at a Starbucks Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images Last week, senior product manager for Coinbase David Hong wrote on LinkedIn that he was up at 4am to prepare for a meeting when his company MacBook abruptly shut down. He later found out he was part […]
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Roe v Wade’s demise forces companies to grapple with health care plans, employee privacy and more
Pro-choice activists are seen outside of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on June 15, 2022. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The challenges posed by the end of Roe v. Wade are only just beginning for corporate America. By overturning the abortion precedent Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court set off a series […]
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Tech the new value stocks? Here are the 10 cheapest names in the tech space
Value investors are likely seeing some surprising names pop up in their search for cheap names these days. Instead of consumer staples and energy stocks, names such as Netflix and Meta are likely catching the eye of these types of investors. After bearing the brunt of the bear market, many once high-flying technology shares are […]
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His company makes millions producing toys. Now it’s venturing into blockchain and the metaverse
When Jackson Aw was introduced to blockchain technology in 2018, he “didn’t get it at all.” “Can someone dumb it down even further for me? Like, can you just tell me what I can get as a consumer?” That was four years ago. Today, Aw, seems to have the answer to that question. The 32-year-old […]
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Netflix lays off 300 more employees as revenue growth slows
Netflix’s revelation that it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter put further pressure on an already beleaguered tech sector, but top tech analyst Mark Mahaney believes the current weakness in the sector presents several opportunities for investors. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Netflix is laying off around 300 more employees across the company. […]
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