Is Netflix going to die in the next year?

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irvinehomeowner said:
What's going to happen if VZW buys Netflix?
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They might buy eventually, just not now.  But then again, it's not a low barrier to entry business that Netflix plays it so VZW could get into it on their own.  Those are just rumors out there to squeeze shorts.  I still stick to my belief that NetFlix stock is heading into the $40s in 2012.
 
USCTrojanCPA said:
I still stick to my belief that NetFlix stock is heading into the $40s in 2012.
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Still?

I think the next step for Netflix is to try a pay-for-content model like iTunes.

I would gladly pay $1-$2 for a one-time stream of recent DVD releases. This would help them stave off the Redbox barrage.

I know Amazon Prime and Blockbuster On-Demand are something like that but those are on a computer while Netflix is already TV-connected (where I prefer to watch movies) and they should capitalize on that. Redbox already demonstrates people are willing to drive to the grocery store to rent a movie for a low price... what more if they can just download to their TV without the inconvenience?
 
irvinehomeowner said:
USCTrojanCPA said:
I still stick to my belief that NetFlix stock is heading into the $40s in 2012.
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Still?

I think the next step for Netflix is to try a pay-for-content model like iTunes.

I would gladly pay $1-$2 for a one-time stream of recent DVD releases. This would help them stave off the Redbox barrage.

I know Amazon Prime and Blockbuster On-Demand are something like that but those are on a computer while Netflix is already TV-connected (where I prefer to watch movies) and they should capitalize on that. Redbox already demonstrates people are willing to drive to the grocery store to rent a movie for a low price... what more if they can just download to their TV without the inconvenience?
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They will be out of business in 5-10 years...with companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google (not to mention all the cable companies) they don't have a chance.
 
USCTrojanCPA said:
They will be out of business in 5-10 years...with companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google (not to mention all the cable companies) they don't have a chance.
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A 5-10 year forecast?

So bold. :D

In 5-10 years... we could be getting the Internet beamed to our heads directly.
 
irvinehomeowner said:
USCTrojanCPA said:
They will be out of business in 5-10 years...with companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google (not to mention all the cable companies) they don't have a chance.
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A 5-10 year forecast?

So bold. :D

In 5-10 years... we could be getting the Internet beamed to our heads directly.
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Well they aren't going out of business this year....good things take time.
 
How ironic that Blockbuster may outlive Netflix after all.  Has anyone tried their streaming plan through Dish Network?
 
I dunno... if Netflix can evolve properly, they'll survive.

They just need to be able to adjust their services to the needs and the technology... like I said, PPV instant content would help. I did some research and although Vudu has tried, Zediva has been closed down so there's not many players who can go up against them except Blockbuster (for which you would need a DISH account to get their content on your TV).
 
I think a purchase would dovetail perfectly with the move into TV.  Built in customer base, complimentary technology, and God know Apple has the money to spend.  Match that up with the markets loss of confidence in the current management coupled with the drop in the stock price and ...presto!!! Instant family.....just a guess
 
irvinehomeowner said:
So why has NFLX been over $100 since Jan now?
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Got to be fair and report the dips too... NFLX is back below $65... funny... their latest updates are pretty good software-wise (they added a Kids portal, subtitles, multiple languages and nicer interface).
 
So weird... it was trading above 70 yesterday and now it's back down to 65.

From what I've read, Dish is giving up on their Blockbuster product... but Verizon is teaming up with Redbox... interesting.
 
Thursday citi reced it, Friday Morgan reced it,  Tuesday Merrill dropped it....I hate analysts,  go figure
 
morekaos said:
Thursday citi reced it, Friday Morgan reced it,  Tuesday Merrill dropped it....I hate analysts,  go figure
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Just the casino at work (aka the stock market).  This is exactly why I don't trade individual stocks and stick to the indexes. 
 
USCTrojanCPA said:
morekaos said:
Thursday citi reced it, Friday Morgan reced it,  Tuesday Merrill dropped it....I hate analysts,  go figure
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Just the casino at work (aka the stock market).  This is exactly why I don't trade individual stocks and stick to the indexes. 
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If anything it shows whatever Merrill says...do the oposite.  ;)
 
morekaos said:
I think a purchase would dovetail perfectly with the move into TV.  Built in customer base, complimentary technology, and God know Apple has the money to spend.  Match that up with the markets loss of confidence in the current management coupled with the drop in the stock price and ...presto!!! Instant family.....just a guess
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OK, Apple is not in on it yet but they may show up.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-shares-soar-icahn-reports-193220745.html

Netflix shares soar after Icahn reports 10 percent stake
 
To quote Mark Twain, "The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated"

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/netflix-walt-disney-studios-announce-200700736.html

Netflix and The Walt Disney Studios Announce Multi-Year Premium Pay TV Window Agreement in the United States

BEVERLY HILLS and BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix Inc. (NFLX) and The Walt Disney Company (DIS) today announced a new multi-year licensing agreement that will make Netflix the exclusive U.S. subscription television service for first-run live-action and animated feature films from The Walt Disney Studios.
 
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