Netflix hikes prices by 60%, annoys subscribers
Thu, 07/14/2011 - 15:08 by Anter Prakash Singh
![]() Netflix announced a hike in rates for steaming videos and renting DVDs, a move that has enraged its subscribers. |
Sony , Starz dispute costs Netflix dear
Wed, 06/22/2011 - 16:03 by Anter Prakash Singh
![]() The dispute between Sony and its pay TV associate, Starz, has resulted in making several movie titles unavailable on Netflix. Meanwhile it's rival, Dish Network, is trying to cash in on the situation. |
Netflix stops Sony movies stream
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 13:05 by Dipankar Roy
![]() According to a Netflix blog post, the company has stopped streaming Sony movies due to a ‘temporary contract issue’ between Sony Corporation and its’ pay TV distributor Starz. |
Netflix accounts for 30% online traffic at peak hours
Wed, 05/18/2011 - 17:43 by Jamie Anderson
![]() A latest study on internet usage, conducted by Sandvine Inc, has revealed that Netflix movies account for as much as 30 percent of online traffic at peak hours. Just six months back, the share of Netflix was only 20 percent. |
76 Out of 250 Ain't Bad, Netflix!
Sat, 01/01/2011 - 10:00 by Anders Bylund
A common criticism of Netflix (Nasdaq:NFLX) and its instant streaming ambitions is the quality of the content. You never find current blockbusters there, and how are you supposed to pull in millions of new subscribers with a lackluster blend of indie flicks and long-outdated classics? Better, then, to swing by your local CoinStar (Nasdaq: CSTR)RedBox or Blockbuster location to pick up the latest and greatest content, or pay something like $5 to watch truly fresh movies in digital format through Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) On Demand, Apple(Nasdaq: AAPL) iTunes Video, or your cable company's on-demand features. Surely, Netflix is doomed! |
This Week's 5 Smartest Stock Moves
Sat, 01/01/2011 - 07:32 by Rick Aristotle ...
If you're feeling good about the market, you're not alone. Take my hand as we go over some of this week's more uplifting headlines. |
The 5 Worst Telecom Stocks of 2010
Sat, 01/01/2011 - 07:02 by Eric Bleeker
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The Best Stocks for 2011: Altria Group
Fri, 12/31/2010 - 06:29 by Morgan Housel
This article is part of our "Best Stocks for 2011" series where our Foolish writers pick their top stock ideas for the year ahead. Click here to see a review of last year's picks and our 12 recommendations for the year ahead. |
Netflix Gearing Up for International Expansion
Thu, 12/30/2010 - 10:52 by Rick Aristotle ...
Making the most of the truly global nature of the World Wide Web, Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) is gearing up for international expansion. Adweek is reporting that Netflix is in talks with advertisers and media agencies to map out overseas marketing strategies. |
4 Questions for Sirius XM in 2011
Thu, 12/30/2010 - 10:04 by Rick Aristotle ...
It's been a monster year for Sirius XM Radio(Nasdaq: SIRI) and its investors, but what will the new year bring? Let's dive into the four questions whose answers will ultimately dictate the stock's direction come 2011. |
Keep Your Profits Without Missing the Next Rally
Wed, 12/29/2010 - 11:22 by Dan Caplinger
After the market meltdown in 2008 and early 2009, the big bounce that investors have seen in stocks has given beaten-down investors some relief after seeing their portfolios suffer big losses. But after a year during which stocks have moved up and down sharply without making much overall progress, many are concerned that the next big move for the market may be down, and they don't want to lose all the money they've earned back. |
Should Netflix Worry About K-Mart's New Service?
Wed, 12/29/2010 - 10:44 by Anand Chokkavelu
Are you looking for Blue Light Specials on movie downloads? You're in luck, because K-Mart parent Sears Holdings(Nasdaq: SHLD) just launched an online video service. |