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Wall Street Thinks Netflix Is The Next Big Thing

Market analysts see parallels with Tesla and Amazon as the company spends big to grow its business ahead of immediate profits.
Actors join other creators of Netflix's Master of None in a panel discussion in June. The series is nominated for a best comedy Emmy. / Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images

Investors sent shares of the Internet streaming service Netflix soaring after the company reported that it had beaten forecasts and attracted 5.2 million new subscribers worldwide, increasing its membership

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