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Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 280 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.

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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX)は、2024年7月から加入者向けに毎月新しいゲームをリリースする計画を発表した。この野心的な戦略は、同社の最新決算電話会議で発表され、共同最高経営責任者（Co-CEO）および社長であるGregory K. Peters氏がNetflixのゲームポートフォリオを拡大すると宣言したと、GamesIndustry.Bizは報じている。

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Leading cryptocurrency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">Bitcoin </a>(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is smashing through new all-time highs following the 2024 presidential election and is now valued significantly higher than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/market-cap">many publicly traded companies</a>.
What Happened: Bitcoin's market capitalization is currently $1.765 trillion. That&#8217;s larger than the combined market capitalization of the following five companies:
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<li>Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>): $686.9 billion</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>): $349.7 billion</li>
<li>Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): $273.4 billion</li>
<li>PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): $225.5 billion</li>
<li>McDonald's Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): $214.5 billion</li>
<li>Total: $1.75 trillion</li>
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That's right. Bitcoin is worth more than the combined valuations of one of the world's largest retailers, a global streaming leader, two global beverage leaders, and a global fast-food chain.
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Why It Matters: It&#8217;s worth noting that there are currently just nine global companies that have a market capitalization of $1 trillion or more. Bitcoin would take seventh place if it was considered a publicly traded company.
Based on Tuesday's market capitalization level, Bitcoin would currently rank between Saudi Aramco, which has a $1.807 trillion valuation, and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), which has a $1.476 trillion valuation. 
Bitcoin has traded between $34,948.50 and $89,956.88 over the past year with the one-year high also setting a new all-time high on Nov. 12.
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Bitcoin Is Now Larger Than Walmart, Netflix, Coca-Cola, Pepsi And McDonald's Combined

On Tuesday, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) reached a significant milestone, announcing that its ad-supported streaming tier now serves 70 million <a target="_blank" href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-celebrates-two-years-of-advertising" rel="noreferrer noopener">monthly active users</a> two years after its introduction.
The company unveiled the update during its latest report, showcasing strong momentum for this lower-priced plan, which has quickly become a popular option in markets where it is available.
More than 50% of Netflix&#8217;s new sign-ups opt for the ad-supported tier, reflecting a growing trend among customers seeking affordable access to streaming content.
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The service, launched in November 2022, was initially rolled out to combat slower subscriber growth but has since shown steady performance across all key regions, CNBC <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/12/netflix-ad-supported-tier-70-million-monthly-users.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Despite early challenges, Netflix has overcome subscriber stagnation. In the third quarter, the company added 5.1 million new users, surpassing Wall Street&#8217;s expectations and bringing its membership count to 282.7 million across various pricing plans.
Next year, Netflix will stop sharing subscriber figures and focus on revenue growth and other financial metrics as key performance indicators.
Netflix confirmed it has sold out its ad inventory for two live National Football League (NFL) games set to air on Christmas Day as part of a three-year deal announced earlier this year.
The streaming giant has secured significant advertisers, including FanDuel and Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), with FanDuel set to become the exclusive pregame sportsbook partner. The move signals Netflix&#8217;s strategic push into live sports broadcasting and ad-supported content.
Since May, Netflix has made significant progress with its ad-supported tier, nearly doubling its user count from 40 million reported during Upfronts earlier this year.
The platform, which initially relied on Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) for ad tech, has launched its advertising infrastructure in Canada, with plans for a U.S. rollout by mid-2025.
Analysts are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41631621/netflix-restructures-leadership-bids-farewell-to-two-key-executives" rel="noreferrer noopener">upbeat about Netflix&#8217;s</a> outlook for 2025, citing strong quarterly results and multiple growth opportunities.
Bank of America praised Netflix&#8217;s focus on expanding ads, gaming, and live events, highlighting its scale as a key strength.
Macquarie sees popular releases like Squid Game 2 and NFL Christmas broadcasts boosting engagement but flagged concerns over ad-tier monetization, particularly in international markets.
KeyBanc projects strong revenue growth from ad-supported options and potential price increases, while JPMorgan sees Netflix as well-positioned to dominate TV and movie streaming.
Netflix&nbsp;stock surged over 73% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the streaming giant through Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
Price Action: NFLX stock is up 1.35% at $816.32 at the last check on Tuesday.
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Netflix Reaches 70 Million Users On Ad-Supported Plan, Boosts Live Sports Ads

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with NFLX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 34 uncommon options trades for Netflix.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $862,546, and 27 are calls, for a total amount of $3,012,220.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $230.0 to $870.0 for Netflix over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Netflix's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Netflix's whale activity within a strike price range from $230.0 to $870.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Netflix Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731426353_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$41.3</td>
<td>$38.4</td>
<td>$39.87</td>
<td>$805.00</td>
<td>$649.9K</td>
<td align="right">317</td>
<td align="right">386</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.6</td>
<td>$28.7</td>
<td>$30.12</td>
<td>$825.00</td>
<td>$490.7K</td>
<td align="right">700</td>
<td align="right">342</td>
</tr>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.45</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$17.0</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$425.0K</td>
<td align="right">331</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$800.00</td>
<td>$229.1K</td>
<td align="right">331</td>
<td align="right">721</td>
</tr>
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<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$42.7</td>
<td>$40.0</td>
<td>$41.35</td>
<td>$805.00</td>
<td>$208.6K</td>
<td align="right">317</td>
<td align="right">222</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 280 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Netflix, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Netflix</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 766,089, the price of NFLX is up by 1.08%, reaching $814.11.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 70 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Netflix</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $737.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Rosenblatt continues to hold a Neutral rating for Netflix, targeting a price of $680. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Netflix, which currently sits at a price target of $825. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Loop Capital keeps a Buy rating on Netflix with a target price of $800. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Benchmark continues to hold a Sell rating for Netflix, targeting a price of $555. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for Netflix, targeting a price of $825. 
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Netflix said its ad-supported subscription tier is seeing momentum, announcing that it has now reached 70 million monthly active users globally. That is up from 40 million monthly active users in May. More than 50% of new Netflix sign-ups are now also for the ad tier in the countries that plan ..
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Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) remains a significant holding for The Future Fund despite position reductions, according to Managing Partner Gary Black, who cited concerns over the impact of price cuts of its electric vehicles on earnings.
What Happened: Black revealed that while Tesla has been among the fund&#8217;s top positions for The Future Fund Active ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>) since its August 2021 launch, the fund trimmed its Tesla holdings from 12.2% in October 2022 to 4.6% as of Nov 8. 
The decision came as Tesla&#8217;s fiscal year 2025 earnings estimates declined by 59%, leading to underperformance against the Nasdaq 100 index.
&#8220;We don&#8217;t sugarcoat the negatives, and remain highly disciplined about valuation,&#8221; Black wrote on X, explaining his measured approach to Tesla investment. He noted a cautious stance until Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi technology proves viable.
Despite the reduced position, Tesla joins other tech giants in The Future Fund&#8217;s top-performing holdings for 2024. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) leads with a 198% gain, followed by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) at 28%, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) at 43%, Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) at 22%, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) at 63%, and Tesla at 29%.
The fund maintains a strategic approach to position sizing based on a target 2:1 upside/downside ratio. Black emphasized the importance of balanced analysis, stating that the fund aims to present both bullish and bearish arguments to inform investor decisions.
Black&#8217;s communication style has occasionally put him at odds with some Tesla bulls, though he maintains that constructive criticism within the investment community should be welcomed rather than attacked.
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Why It Matters: Despite the recent challenges, Tesla has continued to be a significant player in the electric vehicle market. The company&#8217;s stock has seen a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41834789/rivian-vs-tesla-how-the-ev-rivals-stack-up-in-gary-blacks-investment-portfolio">49.65% increase</a> over the past year, maintaining its position as the EV market leader.
However, Tesla&#8217;s EV technology has recently come under scrutiny. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has raised concerns about Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41867551/tesla-faces-nhtsa-scrutiny-over-social-media-promotion-of-fsd-technology-that-shows-disengaged-driver-behavior">social media promotion</a> of its Full Self Driving technology, which depicts disengaged driver behavior.
Meanwhile, Tesla&#8217;s future plans, such as the construction of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/11/41858978/elon-musk-to-ditch-tesla-gigafactory-in-mexico-after-trumps-win-economy-minister-wants-a-meeting">Gigafactory in Mexico</a>, could be affected by the recent U.S. presidential election results. Despite these challenges, Tesla&#8217;s market cap has soared above $1 trillion, propelling Elon Musk&#8216;s wealth <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/11/41856784/elon-musks-wealth-tops-300-billion-as-teslas-market-cap-soars-above-1-trillion">to over $300 billion</a>.
Price Action: Price Action: Tesla's stock closed at $321.22 on Friday, up 8.19% for the day. In after-hours trading, it rose an additional 0.49%. Year-to-date, Tesla's stock has climbed by 29.31%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Tesla Remains Core For Gary Black Despite Price Cuts, Earnings Drop — Nvidia, Google, Eli Lilly Among Top Performers In Tech Bull's Portfolio

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Netflix. Our analysis of options history for Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) revealed 93 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 10 were puts, with a value of $516,789, and 83 were calls, valued at $6,209,128.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $10.0 to $1110.0 for Netflix over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Netflix's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Netflix's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $10.0 to $1110.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Netflix Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731098699_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$786.8</td>
<td>$779.0</td>
<td>$782.88</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$234.8K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td align="right">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$786.6</td>
<td>$779.0</td>
<td>$782.68</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$234.8K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td align="right">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$786.7</td>
<td>$779.0</td>
<td>$782.83</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$156.5K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td align="right">46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$170.25</td>
<td>$169.35</td>
<td>$170.25</td>
<td>$945.00</td>
<td>$153.1K</td>
<td>18</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.86</td>
<td>$790.00</td>
<td>$138.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">820</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Netflix</h3>
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 280 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Netflix, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Netflix</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,222,818, the price of NFLX is down by -0.41%, reaching $793.29.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 74 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Netflix</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $764.0.
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Spotlight on Netflix: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$52.1K</td>
<td>11.2K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUMN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TGNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>761</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>22.7K</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>715</td>
<td>232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$520.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 158 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.1K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 11213 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6975 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.0K, with a price of $305.0 per contract. There were 11672 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUMN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 434 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 119 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $314.0 per contract. There were 16288 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3028 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 19159 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1133 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TGNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGNA#NYSE">TGNA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 169 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 761 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 434 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 146 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 22799 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ZI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZI#NASDAQ">ZI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 292 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $105.0 per contract. There were 6920 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 414 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 133 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 715 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 232 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 315 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $520.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $30145.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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AMC Networks Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: AMCX)&nbsp;reported a fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue decline of 5.9% year over year to $599.6 million, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g41842840/amc-networks-inc-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $587.6 million</a>.
The American entertainment company's adjusted EPS of 91 cents fell 50.8% yearly, beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 62 cents</a>. 
Domestic Operations:&nbsp;Affiliate revenue decreased 13% to $164 million due to&nbsp;basic&nbsp;subscriber declines.
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<ul>
<li>Advertising revenues decreased 10% Y/Y to $133 million due to anticipated linear ratings declines and a challenging ad market.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Content licensing revenues increased 31% to $81 million due to the availability of deliveries.</li>
<li>Despite these setbacks, AMC Networks reported that streaming subscribers increased by 5% to 11.8 million compared to 11.1 million subscribers as of Sept. 30, 2023.</li>
<li>Streaming revenues of $152 million increased by 7%, primarily driven by year-over-year streaming subscriber growth and price increases.</li>
<li>The consolidated adjusted operating income decreased 19% to $150 million, with free cash flow at $53.94 million.</li>
</ul>
CEO Kristin Dolan emphasized the company's focus on critical strategic pillars: programming, partnerships, and profitability. 
Dolan noted significant progress in all three areas during the quarter. 
Year-to-date, the company has generated $293 million in free cash flow, moving steadily toward its goal of around $500 million in cumulative free cash over two years. 
Dolan also highlighted new and expanded partnerships with significant players like Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), and Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), which are helping drive the company forward while delivering unique, high-quality programming across a growing range of platforms.
Price Action: AMC Networks stock is up 4.79% to $8.75 premarket at the last check on Friday. It plunged close to 57% year-to-date as the company&#8217;s adjusted EPS missed the consensus in the last 3 quarters.
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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) investors and fans could have plenty of reasons to smile Thursday with the stock hitting an all-time high and a company update on the beloved show "Stranger Things" and its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stranger-things">final season in 2025.</a>
What Happened: Netflix hit "Stranger Things" first premiered on the streaming platform <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/07/33285087/if-you-invested-1-000-in-netflix-stock-when-stranger-things-debuted-heres-how-much-youd-hav">in July 2016 </a>and is set for a fifth and final season. Netflix confirmed this week that the fifth season will be released in 2025, with no planned release date yet.
"We have an incoming transmission from Hawkins, Indiana: Stranger Things Season 5 has started filming. Miss your favorite nerds? They're back, ready (or not) for whatever Vecna has in store for them in the beloved series' final season," Netflix said.
Production began in January and now the company is sharing more details on the upcoming season and providing some behind-the-scenes videos and photos for fans.
Netflix also announced that season 5 will be eight episodes and shared the episode titles, with part of Episode 2 blurred out as a surprise.
<ul>
<li>Episode 1: The Crawl</li>
<li>Episode 2: The Vanishing of …</li>
<li>Episode 3: The Turnbow Trap</li>
<li>Episode 4: Sorcerer</li>
<li>Episode 5: Shock Jock</li>
<li>Episode 6: Escape from Camazotz</li>
<li>Episode 7: The Bridge</li>
<li>Episode 8: The Rightside Up</li>
</ul>
"Stranger Things" creators Matt and Ross Duffer wrote a 25-page mythology document for Netflix back in Season 1 about the lore of the Upside Down. While viewers learned a lot about the Upside Down in Season 4, Netflix said more will be revealed in the final season.
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Why It's Important: Stranger Things had eight episodes in its first and third seasons with seasons two and three containing nine episodes each.
Netflix has not confirmed if it will release all the season 5 episodes or split them up. For season 4, "Stranger Things" was split into seven episodes and two episodes across two parts. Each episode was over an hour in length with the season finale episode nine coming in at two hours and 30 minutes and the longest.
The series is one of the most watched in Netflix history and the long gap between season 4 released in 2022 and the fifth season in 2025 could make the final season one of the most anticipated releases in company history.
Netflix <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41391637/netflix-q3-earnings-revenue-beats-eps-tops-q4-guidance-projects-subscriber-boost-from-squid-game-nf">ended the third quarter</a> with 282.72 million global paid subscribers and is continuing to bet on original series like "Stranger Things," "Bridgerton" and "Stranger Things to maintain and grow subscribers.
The company is also expanding into live sports and working to grow its ad-supported plans for future revenue growth.
While a second season of "Squid Game" and two NFL games on Christmas Day 2024 make the fourth quarter one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/08/40112559/squid-game-season-2-ignites-august-buzz-with-netflixs-christmas-lineup-including-nfl-games">most anticipated in company history</a>, investors and subscribers could be looking ahead to 2025, which will include a third and final season of "Squid Game," a fifth and final season of "Squid Game" and at least one NFL game.
Price Action: Netflix stock is up 2% to $794.03 on Thursday, hitting an intraday high of $794.20, which is a new all-time high for shares. Netflix stock is up 70% year-to-date in 2024.
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Invesco has unveiled a new series of thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and defense sectors. These funds aim to leverage emerging trends within these industries.
What Happened: The newly introduced ETFs, named Invesco Artificial Intelligence Enablers, Cybersecurity, and Defence Innovation Ucits, are based on benchmarks crafted by Kensho, a division of S&amp;P Global Indices. Kensho utilizes natural language processing to pinpoint companies with significant involvement in each theme, categorizing them into &#8220;core&#8221; and &#8220;non-core&#8221; groups, Financial Times<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/476d3e81-cbd2-4484-8fb5-4a074dcaa97c"> reported</a> on Thursday.
As per Invesco, core companies generate a substantial portion of their revenue from products and services aligned with these themes, while non-core companies provide essential inputs without focusing on end products. The AI enablers strategy targets firms advancing AI technology and infrastructure, whereas the cybersecurity ETF invests in companies protecting enterprises from unauthorized electronic access. The defense fund provides exposure to companies developing advanced weapons and defensive systems
Here are a few ETFs and how they fared in the past year, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>:
Artificial Intelligence
<ul>
<li>iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>) increased 45.40% over the year with holdings like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).</li>
<li>Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTEC#NYSE">FTEC</a>), with similar exposure, rose 43.17%.</li>
<li>First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTX#NYSE">FTX</a>), which gives exposure to Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), increased 45.59%.</li>
</ul>
Cybersecurity
<ul>
<li>First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIBR#NASDAQ">CIBR</a>) increased 38.08%. Its holdings include Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>).</li>
<li>Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HACK#NYSE">HACK</a>) rose 39.57%. Along with Broadcom, and Cisco, the ETF&#8217;s major holdings also include Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), and General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>).</li>
<li>iShares Cybersecurity &amp; Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHAK#NYSE">IHAK</a>) with exposure to companies such as SentinelOne, Inc. Class A (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), and Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), rose 33.95%.</li>
</ul>
Defense
<ul>
<li>iShares US Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) with exposure to companies such as General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) increased 33.86%.</li>
<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>) with exposure to companies such as Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) increased by 43.05%.</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) was up by 34.86%. It gives exposure to Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXN#NASDAQ">AXN</a>), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>).</li>
</ul>
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Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) is currently under investigation for potential tax fraud in France and the Netherlands. 
What Happened: The offices of the streaming giant were searched by investigators on Tuesday morning as part of a preliminary inquiry into alleged tax fraud and money laundering, reported Reuters.
The investigation, led by the French National Financial Prosecutor&#8217;s Office (PNF,) is focused on potential financial crimes and corruption. The probe, which began in November 2022, has led to searches at Netflix&#8217;s offices in central Paris and its European headquarters in Amsterdam.
A preliminary investigation in France does not automatically indicate that criminal charges will be filed or that a trial will occur.
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Dutch authorities were simultaneously searching Netflix&#8217;s European headquarters in Amsterdam, according to the French judicial source. Neither Netflix France nor Netflix Netherlands have released a statement.
Netflix did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
Why It Matters: In 2022, Netflix settled a tax dispute with Italy by paying 55.8 million euros ($60.78 million). The company, which opened its Paris office in 2020, produces most of its original films and series by working with third-party contractors.
This investigation comes at a time of significant change within Netflix. The company recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41631621/netflix-restructures-leadership-bids-farewell-to-two-key-executives">restructured its leadership</a>, with the departure of two key executives, Rachel Whetstone, chief communications officer, and Dean Garfield, VP of public policy. This restructuring was part of a planned change announced by Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
Price Action: Netflix stock, which has gained 61.26% so far this year, was down 0.2% during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Amazon Prime Video is unveiling an X-Ray Recaps feature to help users stay updated on their favorite shows, even after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/amazon-prime-video-x-ray-recaps" rel="noreferrer noopener">long breaks between episodes</a>.
Instead of rewinding or searching for plot summaries, viewers can now access spoiler-free, AI-generated recaps to refresh their memory quickly.
X-Ray Recaps uses generative AI to create concise summaries tailored to a user&#8217;s specific point in an episode or season.
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Whether viewers need a refresher on critical events halfway through a season or have missed crucial plot points, X-Ray Recaps provides clear, relevant context in short text segments.
This feature extends Prime Video&#8217;s existing X-Ray tool, which already offers cast, soundtrack, and trivia information to enhance the viewing experience.
Amazon&#8217;s new feature leverages Amazon Bedrock, an AWS service for creating and scaling AI applications.
The feature combines Bedrock&#8217;s AI and customized models trained on Amazon SageMaker to analyze video segments and subtitles to generate comprehensive yet spoiler-free summaries.
Guardrails ensure that the recaps avoid spoilers and keep the content concise, making it ideal for audiences eager to return to their shows without missing key developments.
Prime Video users can access X-Ray Recaps directly from the detail page or during playback within the X-Ray experience. Once activated, options include summaries for the current episode, the season, or the previous season.
The feature is currently in beta and is available to U.S. customers on Fire TV, with broader device support expected by the end of the year.
At launch, X-Ray Recaps will cover the Amazon MGM Studios Original series.
The move marks Amazon&#8217;s efforts to stay relevant versus streaming giants like Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>). Amazon Prime Video started offering lower ad prices than Netflix and other streaming rivals as it competes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40042764/amazon-challenges-netflix-with-cheaper-ad-slots-boosts-prime-video-ads-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">for advertiser interest</a>.
Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik noted Amazon as a substantial investment, even with upcoming <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41737293/amazon-stock-buy-now-pay-off-later-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">infrastructure spending increases</a>. Shmulik sees Amazon&#8217;s core operations, AWS revenue, and Prime Video investments as key drivers, especially before the holiday season.
He emphasized that Amazon&#8217;s spending tends to yield solid returns, setting up for strong free cash flow in 2025.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41692259/amazon-analysts-see-growth-ahead-with-aws-in-early-innings-of-a-big-ai-cycle-advert" rel="noreferrer noopener">Analysts view Amazon Prime Video</a> as a strategic growth driver within Amazon&#8217;s expanding advertising segment. The recent introduction of Prime Video&#8217;s ad-supported tier will likely boost Amazon&#8217;s advertising revenue, with analysts like Truist&#8217;s Youssef Squali projecting significant contributions by fiscal 2025. BMO Capital&#8217;s Brian Pitz also noted that sports content and new AI-driven bidding tools could further enhance ad revenue potential.
Price Action: AMZN stock traded higher by 0.13% to $196.03 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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Reuters Reported France's PNF Financial Prosecutor Body Has Carried Out Searches Today At Netflix France, Amsterdam Offices, Citing Judicial Source

Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 19.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.1%. Currently, Netflix has a market capitalization of $322.76 billion. 
Buying $1000 In NFLX: If an investor had bought $1000 of NFLX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $13,809.63 today based on a price of $755.07 for NFLX at the time of writing.
<h3>Netflix's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)&nbsp;reported a third-quarter revenue decline of 6.5% year-over-year to $32.07 billion, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/b41648656/comcast-reports-3rd-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $31.64 billion</a>.
The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.12, beating&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimates of $1.06</a>. The stock price gained after the earnings report.
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Summer Olympics in Paris proved instrumental in driving higher NBCUniversal revenue and Peacock subscribers.&nbsp;
The media segment posted revenue growth of 36.5% year over year to $8.23 billion. Revenue excluding the Olympics grew only 4.9% to $6.33 billion.
Peacock&#8217;s paid subscribers increased 29% year over year to 36 million, and revenue grew by 82% year over year to $1.5 billion.
Studios&#8217; revenue increased by 12.3% year over year to $2.83 billion due to higher content licensing and theatrical revenue, including&nbsp;Despicable Me 4 and&nbsp;Twisters.
Theme Parks revenue decreased by 5.3% Y/Y to $2.29 billion due to lower revenue at its domestic theme parks, driven by lower guest attendance.
Connectivity &amp; Platforms adjusted EBITDA remained flat year over year at $8.3 billion, with a margin expansion of 30 bps to 40.9%.
Comcast said it generated $3.4 billion in free cash flow during the quarter.
Comcast lost 87,000 broadband customers in the period amid rivalry with telecom companies. Comcast also lost 365,000 video subscribers as streaming giants like Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) gain traction.
Total domestic wireless line net additions were 319,000.
On the conference call, Comcast said it is exploring making a new company comprising of cable networks.
CMCSA Price Action:&nbsp;At the last check on Thursday, Comcast stock was up 6.53% at $45.01 premarket.
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Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) announced the departure of two prominent executives, Rachel Whetstone, chief communications officer, and Dean Garfield, VP of public policy, as part of a planned restructuring.
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos informed staff of the change in a memo, expressing gratitude for Whetstone and Garfield&#8217;s contributions and wishing them success in their future endeavors, Variety <a target="_blank" href="https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/netflix-rachel-whetstone-dean-garfield-out-1236193741/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Whetstone, who has been with Netflix since 2018, led the company&#8217;s communications strategies after a notable career in similar roles at Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google.
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Garfield, who joined in 2019, previously worked with key industry bodies and the White House in various strategic roles.
Netflix plans to create a new executive position, a &#8220;chief global affairs officer,&#8221; to oversee communications and policy functions.
According to Variety, Garfield&#8217;s limited experience in communications and Whetstone&#8217;s decision not to pursue the role contributed to their exits.
Following Whetstone&#8217;s departure, Netflix&#8217;s publicity teams will report to Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee until the new global affairs executive is appointed.
Additionally, Oliver Rawlins, VP of Public Relations for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, will temporarily oversee the company&#8217;s communications staff. Garfield&#8217;s responsibilities within policy will continue under Chief Legal Officer David Hyman.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" rel="noreferrer noopener">Also, last week</a>, Netflix closed its Southern California AAA game studio, Team Blue, less than a year after its formation.
Netflix reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41391637/netflix-q3-earnings-revenue-beats-eps-tops-q4-guidance-projects-subscriber-boost-from-squid-game-nf" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue</a> of $9.83 billion, up 15%, topping the Street consensus of $9.77 billion.
The streaming giant ended the third quarter with 282.72 million global paid subscribers, up 14.4%. The company added 5.07 million new paid subscribers in the quarter, down from 8.8 million a year ago.
Netflix expects fourth-quarter revenue of $10.13 billion versus consensus of $10.14 billion.
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41406623/netflix-should-continue-to-outperform-6-analysts-on-streaming-stocks-q3-earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">Analysts are optimistic</a> about Netflix heading into 2025, noting multiple growth drivers and solid quarterly performance.
Bank of America highlighted Netflix&#8217;s advantages in media, citing ad growth, gaming, and live content as key growth areas. Analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich expressed confidence in Netflix&#8217;s long-term positioning and ad-tier expansion, noting the platform&#8217;s sizeable scale as a core advantage.
Macquarie expects big fourth-quarter releases like Squid Game 2 and the NFL Christmas games to drive engagement. Analyst Tim Nollen, however, noted that monetization challenges remain with ad-supported options and international markets.
KeyBanc projected double-digit revenue growth, driven by ad-tier monetization and potential price hikes in 2025. JPMorgan expects the streaming giant to become the default choice for TV and film content.
Netflix&nbsp;stock gained 61% year-to-date.
Price Action: NFLX stock is down 0.40% at $756.38 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Guggenheim analyst Michael Morris maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $810 to $825.

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Roku&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/roku#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>)&nbsp;is slated to report its <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/ROKU/earnings-calendar?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-earnings_dates_announcements">third-quarter 2024</a> results on Oct. 30. 
For the third quarter of 2024, ROKU expects total net revenues of $1.01 billion, total gross profit of roughly $440 million and adjusted EBITDA of $45 million. 
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.02 billion, indicating growth of 11.52% from the figure reported in the year-ago quarter. 
The consensus mark for fiscal third-quarter loss is pegged at 35 cents per share compared with the loss of $2.33 per share in the year-ago reported figure. The earnings estimate has remained unchanged over the past 30 days. 
The company&#39;s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, the average earnings surprise being 24.87%.
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<h3>Roku, Inc. Price And EPS Surprise</h3>
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Let&#39;s see how things have shaped up for the upcoming announcement:
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<h3>Factors To Consider Ahead Of Q3 Results</h3>
ROKU&#39;s third-quarter 2024 top line is expected to have benefited from increasing Streaming Households and growing viewer engagement in TVs. In the second quarter of 2024, Streaming Households increased to 83.6 million, an increase of 14% year over year. This trend is expected to have continued in the to-be-reported quarter. 
In the to-be-reported quarter, the company announced various notable partnerships, such as PEOPLE &amp; Entertainment Weekly, to stream the 76th Emmy Awards. ROKU also announced a collaboration with Sony for a streaming deal that will add NFL&#39;s series, GMFB: Overtime, to the Good Morning Football series. This is expected to have boosted ROKU&#39;s top line in the second quarter of 2024. 
ROKU&#39;s diversifying revenue streams, including Roku-billed subscriptions and premium subscriptions, and advertising activities, including traditional video streaming and unique ad products and sponsorships, are expected to have driven the top line by offsetting market-driven pricing changes. 
ROKU&#39;s efforts to increase, create and develop monetization products are expected to have driven the top line. ROKU&#39;s strategy of effectively utilizing its home screen to generate better ad revenues is expected to have been reflected in the third quarter of 2024. Platform revenues were $824 million in the second quarter of 2024, up 11% year over year. The trend is expected to have continued in the to-be-reported quarter. 
Roku&#39;s inventory supply to advertisers and increase in the number of ad units and categories are expected to have driven the top line by expanding clientele and enabling better churn for partners. 
ROKU&#39;s UID2 integration is expected to have enhanced third-party relationships and data collaboration and driven platform revenues by increasing efficiency in the third quarter of 2024. &nbsp;
<h3>Stiff Competition Headwinds For ROKU&#39;s Prospects</h3>
Intense competition from Netflix (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Disney (NYSE:DIS) owned Disney+ and EchoStar&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sats#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) Sling Media is expected to have remained a constant headwind. 
Netflix and Disney&#39;s enhanced ad-supported tiers in streaming platforms and SATS&#39; Sling Medias&#39; new channel offering of a 4K viewing experience are expected to have hurt ROKU&#39;s active user growth in the to-be-reported quarter. 
ROKU&#39;s weak Media and Entertainment vertical and device business is expected to negatively impact third-quarter 2024 results. Lower spending from certain advertising verticals is expected to hurt the top line in the near term.
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Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and the&nbsp;New York Post have initiated legal proceedings against&nbsp;Jeff Bezos-backed AI firm&nbsp;Perplexity, alleging unauthorized use of their content and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41442679/rupert-murdochs-dow-jones-new-york-post-sue-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-for-copyright-infringement" rel="noreferrer noopener">redirection of traffic to its platforms</a>.
Entertainment
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has ceased allowing customers to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ via Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store, thereby avoiding the iPhone <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41443702/disney-and-hulu-stream-away-from-apples-30-toll-bridge-what-it-means-for-the-iphone-maker" rel="noreferrer noopener">maker's in-app purchase fees</a>.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has shut down its Southern California AAA game studio, Team Blue, marking a significant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" rel="noreferrer noopener">shift in its&nbsp;gaming ambitions</a>.
Gaming
Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's release,&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Activision has announced a new anti-cheat initiative aimed at removing cheaters from the game within <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41435803/activisions-new-ai-strategy-aims-to-ban-call-of-duty-cheaters-within-one-hour-of-their-first-match" rel="noreferrer noopener">one hour&nbsp;of their first match</a>.
Insomniac Games has announced that&nbsp;Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2&nbsp;will not receive any additional story content, effectively ending fan hopes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41438398/insomniac-games-confirms-no-additional-story-add-ons-for-marvels-spider-man-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">for&nbsp;downloadable content (DLC)</a>.
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Tencent Holding Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) is set to launch the global open beta for Delta Force: Hawk <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41464208/tencents-delta-force-hawk-ops-open-beta-to-launch-in-december-taking-aim-at-call-of-duty" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ops on PC&nbsp;starting December 5</a>.
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Naughty Dog has rolled out significant updates for The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sony Group Corporation</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation 5</a>.
Technology &amp; Smartphones
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) unveiled its latest high-end smartphone SoC, the&nbsp;Snapdragon 8 Elite, which boasts a new Oryon CPU <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41445327/qualcomms-new-chipset-brings-multi-modal-generative-ai-to-android-phones-boosting-competition-with-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">and enhanced AI capabilities</a>.
QUALCOMM has been threatened by Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) with the cancelation of its chip design license, leaving the San Diego-based<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41481425/softbank-backed-arm-threatens-to-cancel-qualcomms-chip-design-license-ahead-of-trial-in-december" rel="noreferrer noopener"> semiconductor giant with 60 days&#8217; notice</a>.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) quietly introduced a new AI model, Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct, that has reportedly outperformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422278/nvidias-new-free-open-source-ai-model-reportedly-outperforms-openais-gpt-4o-anthropics-claude-3-5-so" rel="noreferrer noopener">its competitors in benchmark tests</a>.
Indian billionaire&nbsp;Mukesh Ambani joined&nbsp;NVIDIA&#8216;s CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang for a fireside chat in Mumbai on Thursday as the latter addressed the Nvidia AI Summit India <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" rel="noreferrer noopener">at the city&#8217;s Jio World Convention Centre</a>.
The duo discussed India&#8217;s information technology industry, which Huang said was world-renowned for its large-scale presence and deep expertise. In the past few years, 200,000 IT professionals have been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" rel="noreferrer noopener">upscaled to work with AI</a>.
Chinese tech giant&nbsp;ByteDance Ltd.&nbsp;has dismissed an intern for allegedly disrupting the training of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422474/tiktok-parent-fires-intern-for-maliciously-interfering-with-ai-training-denies-10m-damage-claims-ami" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of its artificial intelligence models</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly scaling back production of its $3,500 Vision Pro headset, shifting focus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41499682/apple-to-cut-vision-pro-production-cheaper-model-expected-in-2025-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">toward a more affordable model for 2025</a>.
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OpenAI&nbsp;rival&nbsp;Anthropic&nbsp;has unveiled an upgrade to its its AI model Claude 3.5 Sonnet along with introducing a new model, Claude 3.5 Haiku. The Claude 3.5 Sonnet model introduces a groundbreaking feature that allows it to interact with<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41481214/now-ai-can-operate-computers-like-humans-openai-rival-backed-by-google-unveils-claude-upgrades-amid" rel="noreferrer noopener"> computers in a human-like manner</a>.
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), took to social media to criticize Microsoft for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41444585/copilots-a-flop-because-microsoft-lacks-the-data-salesforce-ceo-slams-rebranding-of-ai-tool-to-agent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rebranding its Copilot as "agents."</a>
In a recent development,&nbsp;Character.AI&nbsp;has issued a public apology following the tragic death by suicide of a 14-year-old boy who had been interacting with their chatbot. The company has acknowledged the incident and announced updates to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41491088/ai-chatbot-maker-publicly-apologizes-after-teens-death-in-florida" rel="noreferrer noopener"> enhance the safety measures on their platform</a>.
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41420671/mark-zuckerberg-or-elon-musk-openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-hed-back-this-tech-titan-in-a-cage-fight" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark Zuckerberg Or Elon Musk? OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says He&#8217;d Back This Tech Titan In A Cage Fight</a>

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Gary Black, Managing Partner of The Future Fund LLC, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41524419/tesla-q3-an-unexpectedly-good-quarter-10-analysts-on-earnings-margins-fsd-robotaxis">shared insights on social media</a> platform X regarding his investment performance since January 2022. 
What Happened: Black claimed that Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) had been his largest negative contributor during this period, noting a decline of 34% compared to the Nasdaq-100 Index, which rose by 23%.
Black&#8217;s post included specific figures to illustrate the stark contrast in performance. On Jan. 1, 2022, Tesla&#8217;s stock was valued at $342.32. As of now, it is trading at $260.48. In contrast, the Nasdaq-100 started at 15,592 points and has climbed to 20,232.87.
Black also made a humorous remark regarding his position in Tesla, stating, &#8220;We're long $TSLA moron,&#8221; implying that despite the stock&#8217;s underperformance, he maintains a bullish stance on the company.
This discussion was prompted by a user on X who suggested that critics of Tesla should reconsider their positions. The user wrote, &#8220;Now .. every $TSLA short in disguise who tried to punk or doubted @TeslaBoomerMama apologize, pronto Or send her flowers. Whichever you prefer.&#8221;
Ale&#120143;andra Merz, known as TeslaBoomerMama, is a prominent supporter of Tesla and a vocal advocate for retail shareholders. She has gained a following for her passionate defense of the company and its CEO, Elon Musk.
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Black&#8217;s The Future Fund Active ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFND#NYSE">FFND</a>) has posted impressive year-to-date returns of 16.84%. Its top holdings include NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which constitutes 8.46% of the fund and has surged by 191.49% this year; Alphabet Inc. Class A (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) at 8.00% with a gain of 17.77%.
Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), the third-largest holding at 50.51%; Salesforce Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) at 11.96%; and Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) at 61.06%. 
Tesla accounts for 4.10% of the ETF's assets.
Additionally, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has delivered returns of 10.72%, while Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) has gained 34.26%. Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) shows a year-to-date return of 26.19%, and DoorDash Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NYSE">DASH</a>) has risen by 58.81%.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41536164/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-on-partnership-with-l3harris-they-are-better-networked-and-good-at-unders">Palantir CEO Alex Karp On Partnership With L3Harris: They Are &#8216;Better Networked&#8217; And Good At Understanding &#8216;DC Environment&#8217; — Calls For More Lethal Tech To &#8216;Scare&#8217; China And Russia</a>
Why It Matters: Despite Tesla&#8217;s recent performance, Black has been a vocal supporter of the company. He praised Tesla&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41509528/tesla-bull-gary-black-praises-ev-giants-clean-beat-in-q3-as-auto-margins-blow-past-">third-quarter earnings</a> as a &#8220;clean beat&#8221; and highlighted the company&#8217;s impressive performance across key metrics, which led to a 12.10% surge in the stock&#8217;s value in after-hours trading.
However, Black previously raised concerns about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41478318/teslas-fancy-data-and-computing-claims-likely-will-not-impress-investors-gary-black-highlights-d">Tesla&#8217;s earnings call</a>, particularly regarding the company&#8217;s autonomous driving capabilities and vehicle profitability targets. 
Despite these concerns, Tesla&#8217;s third-quarter earnings exceeded estimates and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41524419/tesla-q3-an-unexpectedly-good-quarter-10-analysts-on-earnings-margins-fsd-robotaxis">showed improving margins</a>, which was well-received by analysts. 
Price Action: Tesla stock closed at $260.48 on Thursday, representing a significant increase of 21.92% for the day. In after-hours trading, the stock dipped 1.17%. Year to date, Tesla&#8217;s stock has risen by 4.85%, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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