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Netflix has confirmed it will keep the 2018 stand-up special 'Russell Brand: Re: Birth' on its streaming platform despite the comedian's recent criminal conviction for rape and sexual assault.
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The article recommends three Nasdaq-100 stocks as attractive buying opportunities in November: Amazon, trading lower despite strong AWS growth and record profitability; Comcast, one of the cheapest Nasdaq-100 stocks with a 5.4% dividend yield and upcoming spin-off of content properties; and Netflix, down 53% from its peak but maintaining strong subscriber growth and profitability metrics at attractive valuations.
Netflix has never paid a dividend and doesn't expect to in the foreseeable future, despite growing free cash flow of $12 billion expected for 2026. The company prioritizes reinvestment, balance sheet strength, and share buybacks over dividends. However, buybacks have recently exceeded free cash flow, with Netflix spending $10.7 billion on repurchases through September against $9.5 billion in free cash flow, causing cash reserves to decline from $12.3 billion to $8.2 billion. The analyst believes a dividend is unlikely in the next few years as Netflix needs to rebuild cash and reduce buyback pace.
The Korean original series 'Dead-End Job' reached the number one spot on Netflix's non-English TV series chart for the week ending November 8, 2026.
U.S. stock markets declined following midterm elections due to voter opposition to data center expansion plans and concerns about AI regulation. However, historical data shows the S&P 500 has averaged ~15% returns in the 12 months following midterm elections since 1950. The article recommends staying calm, maintaining long-term positions, and considering investments in broad market index funds, undervalued stocks, and defensive healthcare stocks.
Netflix's series 'The Gentlemen' has been selected as a finalist in the Comedy Drama and Sitcom category for the 65th annual Rose d'Or Awards.
Netflix stock fell 10.8% in October as investors grew concerned about slowing user engagement and decelerating revenue growth. The company laid off 6% of its workforce, made content leadership changes, and lowered its 2026 ad revenue forecast from $3 billion to $2.7 billion. However, the analyst notes Netflix still maintains solid revenue and profit growth, trades at an attractive valuation below 19x earnings, and has a strong track record of producing hit content.