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• Netflix

• U.S. Stocks

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Netflix

Netflix reported stronger-than-expected earnings for Q1 2025, driven by increased subscription and ad revenue following price hikes across its plans. The company earned $6.61 per share on $10.54 billion in revenue, both topping forecasts. For the first time, Netflix did not reveal subscriber numbers, shifting focus to broader financial metrics. Despite market turbulence tied to Trump’s trade policies, Netflix maintained its full-year revenue outlook of up to $44.5 billion and noted no significant business disruptions. The company also highlighted progress in its advertising strategy, launching its own ad tech platform to boost targeting and measurement capabilities. Shares rose 2% after hours.

U.S. Stocks

U.S. equities ended the week lower despite a mixed Thursday session, as ongoing concerns over trade policy kept pressure on the market. The S&P 500 edged up 0.13%, while the Nasdaq slipped slightly. The Dow fell over 1%, dragged down by a sharp drop in UnitedHealth shares after weak earnings. Nvidia also extended losses following its disclosure of a multi-billion-dollar charge related to chip export restrictions. Gains in Eli Lilly and Netflix provided some lift. Though optimism briefly returned after President Trump expressed confidence in securing agreements with China and the EU, Fed Chair Powell’s inflation warnings added to investor caution. Major indexes all posted losses for the week, with tariff-related uncertainty continuing to dominate sentiment.

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