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Netflix ($NFLX) is an international, subscription-based television and movie service based in Los Gatos, California. The company operates a global streaming service with thousands of TV shows and movies, including some originals, as well as a direct-to-home DVD rental service. As of July 2020, the company had 190 million subscribers worldwide.

Netflix lays off 300 workers after subscriber count dips
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Netflix lays off 300 workers after subscriber count dips

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Netflix issued a fresh round of layoffs on Thursday as the company attempts to recover from a dip in paying subscribers.

Roku stock spikes amid Netflix acquisition rumor
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Roku stock spikes amid Netflix acquisition rumor

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A rumor that Netflix may be targeting Roku for an acquisition sent the streaming platform’s stock skyrocketing on Tuesday.

Netflix interested in rights to Formula 1 racing, report says
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Netflix interested in rights to Formula 1 racing, report says

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Netflix and sports? They have not gone together in the past, but that could change if the streaming service lands Formula 1 broadcast rights.

Netflix begins issuing pink slips to employees amid business slowdown
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Netflix begins issuing pink slips to employees amid business slowdown

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Around 150 employees at Netflix are being laid off as the company seeks to turn around its bad economic fortunes.

Disney could follow Netflix with crackdown on password sharing
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Disney could follow Netflix with crackdown on password sharing

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The survey suggests Disney may start cracking down on password sharing in an effort to curb freeloaders.

Netflix shares plunge after company reports subscriber losses
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Netflix shares plunge after company reports subscriber losses

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Officials at Netflix said the company ended with 200,000 fewer subscribers at the end of its most-recent quarter.

Netflix cost creeps past HBO Max, Prime Video as price increase takes effect
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Netflix cost creeps past HBO Max, Prime Video as price increase takes effect

Posted on March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The cost of a basic Netflix subscription will soon exceed that of HBO Max and Amazon Prime.

Netflix tests limited free plan in Kenya
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Netflix tests limited free plan in Kenya

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Netflix is allowing Kenyans to download their app on Android phones and stream a limited amount of content for free.

Netflix hit with federal lawsuit over child suicides
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Netflix hit with federal lawsuit over child suicides

Posted on August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A federal lawsuit alleges Netflix ignored warnings that its show “13 Reasons Why” could encourage teenagers to self-harm.

After pandemic peak, consumers stick with streaming
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After pandemic peak, consumers stick with streaming

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video are the most-used streaming services in 2021, according to a new J.D. Power survey.

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