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The S&P 500 delivered a 23.31% return in 2024, but the communications services sector stole the spotlight. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLC), an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the communication services sector within the S&P 500, topped the...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) had a Christmas to remember with strong viewership for its debut National Football League games and the highly anticipated second season of "Squid Game." What Happened: Released on Dec. 26, the second season of "Squid Game" had 68 million views ranking...

The NFL aired two games on Christmas Day in 2024, a move that may have angered the NBA while also bringing in impressive viewership figures. What Happened: While many sports leagues see strong viewership in the United States, the NFL has been king for years and that may have been even more evident...

Technology giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) could have an exciting 2025 ahead, a year that could include something new for its AppleTV+ streaming platform. What Happened: Apple is teasing that something special will happen for AppleTV+ on Jan. 4 through Jan. 5 with a tweet that says "stay tuned" with...

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) subscribers have been eagerly anticipating the release of the second season of "Squid Game," the follow-up to the record-breaking streaming series from 2021. Here's a look back at the release of "Squid Game" and how much investors could have made following Netflix's...

Fans of global superstar Beyoncé who missed her Christmas Day NFL halftime performance, or want to relive the moment, are in for a treat. Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is set to feature one of the standout moments from its debut NFL game streams. What Happened: For the first time ever, Netflix...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is set to release the highly anticipated second season of "Squid Game" on Dec. 26, adding to an exciting month with its first live NFL games on Christmas Day. A Benzinga reader poll shows the second season might face more of an uphill battle for viewers...

MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, is dominating streaming platform Prime Video with his new "Beast Games" game show competition. Here's a look at the early data and what's next. What Happened: Record-breaking game show "Beast Games" premiered its first two episodes on Prime Video Dec. 19. The...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could get a viewership boost on Christmas Day thanks to the media rights to two marquee NFL games. A recent Benzinga poll asks if viewers will be subscribing to Netflix to gain access to the NFL games or watching if they are already a subscriber. What...

Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:RUM) is soaring, with shares jumping 44% pre-market after a $775 million investment from Tether (CRYPTO: USDT). Tether's Investment Boosts Rumble's Pre-Market Surge The deal involves Tether purchasing 103.33 million shares of Rumble Class A common stock at $7.50 per share,...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) landed the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cup adding to its recent push into live sports, set to be front and center with two NFL games on Christmas Day. What Happened: For years, Netflix has been a streaming platform for sports...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) takes top honors for domestic box office in 2024 and could be in store for a strong 2025 with a new analyst forecast calling for box office revenue to grow 8% in 2025, which is likely music to the ears of movie theater executives. 2024 Box Office Winners: Disney...

A new analyst report that looks at downloads and user data could show the winners and losers and what's ahead for the streaming sector. The Media and Internet Report: JPMorgan analysts led by David Karnovsky released a report on streaming downloads and user data using data from Sensor Tower, the...

When it comes to documentary series, true crime and murder suspects have become a staple for content creators, which could explain why several movies and series could be in the works detailing Luigi Mangione's life, as he awaits trial for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What...