US firms file legal brief opposing Trump's ban Nearly 100 companies, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, have banded together to file a legal brief opposing President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban. Business • 06 Feb 17
US firms file legal brief opposing Trump's ban Nearly 100 companies, including Apple, Google and Microsoft, have banded together to file a legal brief opposing President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban. Business • 06 Feb 17
Netflix adds more subscribers than expected Netflix added over a third more subscribers than expected in the last quarter of 2016, a sign of success for its ambitious global expansion that sent its shares up 8%. Business • 19 Jan 17
Netflix adds more subscribers than expected Netflix added over a third more subscribers than expected in the last quarter of 2016, a sign of success for its ambitious global expansion that sent its shares up 8%. Business • 19 Jan 17
Amazon Prime Video launches in Ireland Netflix now has a new rival in Ireland following the announcement from Amazon that it has launched its Prime Video service here. Technology • 14 Dec 16
Amazon Prime Video launches in Ireland Netflix now has a new rival in Ireland following the announcement from Amazon that it has launched its Prime Video service here. Technology • 14 Dec 16
Netflix to offer offline viewing of streamed video Netflix has said it will allow offline viewing of streamed videos, a feature long sought by users who want to watch on a plane or to avoid data-connection charges. Business • 30 Nov 16
Netflix to offer offline viewing of streamed video Netflix has said it will allow offline viewing of streamed videos, a feature long sought by users who want to watch on a plane or to avoid data-connection charges. Business • 30 Nov 16
Netflix gives conditional approval of AT&T deal Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said he was in favour of AT&T's planned $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner, provided that his popular media streaming company continued to be treated fairly. Business • 25 Oct 16
Netflix gives conditional approval of AT&T deal Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings said he was in favour of AT&T's planned $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner, provided that his popular media streaming company continued to be treated fairly. Business • 25 Oct 16
Netflix subscriptions booming around the world Netflix added over 50% more subscribers than expected in the third quarter as original shows such as "Stranger Things" drew new international viewers and kept US customers despite a price hike. Business • 18 Oct 16
Netflix subscriptions booming around the world Netflix added over 50% more subscribers than expected in the third quarter as original shows such as "Stranger Things" drew new international viewers and kept US customers despite a price hike. Business • 18 Oct 16
Cooler growth hits Netflix in second quarter Netflix shares plunged last night after its latest quarterly update showed subscriber growth below expectations for the streaming television giant. Business • 19 Jul 16
Cooler growth hits Netflix in second quarter Netflix shares plunged last night after its latest quarterly update showed subscriber growth below expectations for the streaming television giant. Business • 19 Jul 16
EU may force Netflix to increase European content The EU wants to force US web streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon to devote 20 percent of their content in Europe to European movies and TV programmes, according to a draft proposal. Technology • 19 May 16
EU may force Netflix to increase European content The EU wants to force US web streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon to devote 20 percent of their content in Europe to European movies and TV programmes, according to a draft proposal. Technology • 19 May 16
YouTube planning cable streaming service - report YouTube plans to launch a service that streams cable television channels to viewers over the Internet for the price of a subscription, Bloomberg has reported. Technology • 05 May 16
YouTube planning cable streaming service - report YouTube plans to launch a service that streams cable television channels to viewers over the Internet for the price of a subscription, Bloomberg has reported. Technology • 05 May 16
Netflix subscriber forecasts miss estimates Streaming video service Netflix has said that US and international subscriptions would grow at a slower pace than Wall Street expected this quarter. Business • 19 Apr 16
Netflix subscriber forecasts miss estimates Streaming video service Netflix has said that US and international subscriptions would grow at a slower pace than Wall Street expected this quarter. Business • 19 Apr 16
Netflix push grabs more customers than expected Netflix's aggressive push into international markets won more customers than the video streaming service and its investors expected last quarter. Business • 20 Jan 16
Netflix push grabs more customers than expected Netflix's aggressive push into international markets won more customers than the video streaming service and its investors expected last quarter. Business • 20 Jan 16
Netflix adds 130 new markets amid global expansion Netflix's streaming TV service is now operating in 190 countries, with the addition of 130 new markets, the company has announced. Business • 06 Jan 16
Netflix adds 130 new markets amid global expansion Netflix's streaming TV service is now operating in 190 countries, with the addition of 130 new markets, the company has announced. Business • 06 Jan 16
EU wants more online content available abroad The European Union wants to allow consumers access to their subscriptions to online content such as TV, films, sports and music wherever they travel in the 28-member bloc. Business • 09 Dec 15
EU wants more online content available abroad The European Union wants to allow consumers access to their subscriptions to online content such as TV, films, sports and music wherever they travel in the 28-member bloc. Business • 09 Dec 15
Netflix blames weak subscriber adds on new cards Video-streaming service provider Netflix last night reported third-quarter US subscriber additions below its own forecast. Business • 15 Oct 15
Netflix blames weak subscriber adds on new cards Video-streaming service provider Netflix last night reported third-quarter US subscriber additions below its own forecast. Business • 15 Oct 15
Netflix eyes four new Asian markets for next year Netflix has said it will bring its television and movie streaming to four new locations in Asia - South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Business • 09 Sep 15
Netflix eyes four new Asian markets for next year Netflix has said it will bring its television and movie streaming to four new locations in Asia - South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Business • 09 Sep 15
Netflix subscriptions far outpace expectations Netflix added nearly a third more subscribers than expected in the second quarter, as the video streaming service said its investment in original television programs and movies was paying off. Business • 16 Jul 15
Netflix subscriptions far outpace expectations Netflix added nearly a third more subscribers than expected in the second quarter, as the video streaming service said its investment in original television programs and movies was paying off. Business • 16 Jul 15
Carl Icahn sells remainder of Netflix stake Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said his firm had sold the remainder of its stake in Netflix and that Apple represented the same opportunity he said Netflix offered years ago. Business • 25 Jun 15
Carl Icahn sells remainder of Netflix stake Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn said his firm had sold the remainder of its stake in Netflix and that Apple represented the same opportunity he said Netflix offered years ago. Business • 25 Jun 15
Alibaba to launch video streaming service soon Alibaba Group Holding will launch an online video streaming service in China in about two months, the firm's head of digital entertainment said. Business • 15 Jun 15
Alibaba to launch video streaming service soon Alibaba Group Holding will launch an online video streaming service in China in about two months, the firm's head of digital entertainment said. Business • 15 Jun 15
Netflix speeds up global push as US growth slows Streaming video service Netflix said it will complete its expansion into 200 countries within two years - faster than expected. Business • 21 Jan 15
Netflix speeds up global push as US growth slows Streaming video service Netflix said it will complete its expansion into 200 countries within two years - faster than expected. Business • 21 Jan 15
Canadian regulator demands Google, Netflix data Canada's broadcast regulator has reportedly given American companies Google and Netflix a three-day deadline to turn over subscriber data or have their testimony expunged from a major public hearing. Business • 30 Sep 14
Canadian regulator demands Google, Netflix data Canada's broadcast regulator has reportedly given American companies Google and Netflix a three-day deadline to turn over subscriber data or have their testimony expunged from a major public hearing. Business • 30 Sep 14
Netflix sees quarterly profit more than double Netflix said its quarterly profit more than doubled, boosted by strong growth in US and international subscribers as a price increase for its most popular US video streaming plan did not deter new users. Business • 22 Jul 14
Netflix sees quarterly profit more than double Netflix said its quarterly profit more than doubled, boosted by strong growth in US and international subscribers as a price increase for its most popular US video streaming plan did not deter new users. Business • 22 Jul 14
Netflix: Believe in better The on-demand service’s criticism of ISPs is not all about consumer advocacy, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 12 Jun 14
Netflix: Believe in better The on-demand service’s criticism of ISPs is not all about consumer advocacy, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 12 Jun 14
Netflix increases monthly prices for new customers The popular web based TV and movie streaming service, Netflix, is putting up its prices for new users in Ireland and around the globe. Business • 09 May 14
Netflix increases monthly prices for new customers The popular web based TV and movie streaming service, Netflix, is putting up its prices for new users in Ireland and around the globe. Business • 09 May 14
Netflix to increase subscription prices The popular web based TV and movie streaming service, Netflix, is putting up its prices for new users. News • 09 May 14
Netflix to increase subscription prices The popular web based TV and movie streaming service, Netflix, is putting up its prices for new users. News • 09 May 14
Netflix plans to raise prices as subscribers grow Video streaming service Netflix said it intends to raise the monthly subscription price for new customers by $1 or $2 a month to help the company buy more movies and TV shows. Business • 22 Apr 14
Netflix plans to raise prices as subscribers grow Video streaming service Netflix said it intends to raise the monthly subscription price for new customers by $1 or $2 a month to help the company buy more movies and TV shows. Business • 22 Apr 14
