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Netflix success hinges on steady flow of hit shows

If Netflix (NFLX) wants to keep its momentum going, it will need to have a steady stream of hit TV series for subscribers to watch. Netflix needs to reach three to four new or returning original hit series per quarter within the next year, Rosenblatt Securities analyst Martin Pyykkonen said in a research report Thursday. “Netflix’s subscriber growth and churn rate over the next few years should mostly prove to be driven by the performance of the

Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google Sharpen FANGs

Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Google (GOOGL) are now being referred to as “FANG,” and they are sharpening their teeth in this volatile market. The four Internet giants are leading the market’s rally as they have now clawed their way back from this week’s sell-off, erasing all of their losses from the last several sessions. Facebook was up 1.6% in above-average volume in the stock market today. It’s nearing its 50-day line and is

Amazon Follows Netflix With Streaming Video In Japan

Amazon (AMZN) is taking its streaming video rivalry with Netflix (NFLX) to Japan, announcing late Wednesday that it will launch Prime Instant Video next month. Netflix had said earlier this month that it would launch in Japan on Sept. 2. Meanwhile, Amazon reportedly is scaling back its hardware efforts after its Fire smartphone last year failed to make a dent vs. the Apple (AAPL) iPhone and Google (GOOGL) Android devices. Amazon, which has