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Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility of prices, but whether you will suffer a permanent loss of capital.' So it seems the smart money knows that debt - which is usually involved in bankruptcies -

In recent trading, shares of Netflix Inc (Symbol: NFLX) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $665.51, changing hands for $682.61/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuat

Hot on the heels of Netflix's breakout South Korean hit "Squid Game," Apple has rolled out its first Korean-language original series this month, to coincide with the launch of its Apple TV+ streaming service in South Korea.

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) disappointed investors when it reported just 2.1 million net additions to its Disney+ streaming service for the fourth quarter. While CEO Bob Chapek warned investors about "low-single-digit millions" of subscriber additions for the fourth quarter in Septem

The most popular series on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) of all-time has set another record passing one of the most popular television series of all-time.

What Happened: Streaming smash hit “Squid Game” set a record with 17 billion views for long and short form videos on YouTube, the video platform owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL).

Variety reports using data from Vobile that “Squid Game” has passed the HBO show “Game of Thrones” with more views based on trailers, show clips, fan recreations and real-world challenges inspired by the plot.

The 17 billion views come from over 129,000 uploaded videos and have over 533 million engagements (likes, dislikes, comments).

Viewership could go up even more with top YouTube creator Mr. Beast working on recreating games from the show in real life.

A video from Mr. Beast featuring recreations of the games in “Minecraft” was viewed 32 million times.

“In ten years looking at YouTube, we’ve never seen anything quite like this,” Vice President of Audience Development at Vobile Jared Naylor told Variety.

“Game of Thrones,” which has a ten-year head start on “Squid Game,” has 16.9 billion views from over 420,000 uploaded videos.

Related Link: "Squid Game" Mania Takes Over, What It Could Mean For Netflix And This Apparel Stock 

Why It’s Important: Along with breaking the record for viewership on Netflix, “Squid Game” has turned into a pop culture phenomenon that has led to fan recreations, merchandise and Halloween costumes.

One of the factors for the record being set on YouTube could be attributed to its YouTube Shorts, a TikTok competitor.

The strong viewership of “Squid Game” on Netflix and YouTube validates the demand for the show and a sequel, which Netflix has confirmed it is in talks with the director to create.

“Game of Thrones” saw 233 million engagements from the uploaded videos, which is significantly lower than the total for “Squid Game” on a per video basis. A prequel to "Game of Thrones" is coming to AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) owned HBO in 2022. 

"Squid Game" has shown that it has lasting power so far for Netflix and could continue to drive traffic and monetization opportunities for Netflix. An announcement of a sequel date in the future and the official release could be another huge pop culture event for Netflix and its stock. 

Price Action: NFLX shares were up 3.81% to $682.61 on Friday.

Also See: Netflix Looks To Expand Japanese Catalog By Incentivizing Filmmakers

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The most popular series on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) of all-time has set another record passing one of the most popular television series of all-time.

What Happened: Streaming smash hit “Squid Game” set a record with 17 billion views for long and short form videos on YouTube, the video platform owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL).

Variety reports using data from Vobile that “Squid Game” has passed the HBO show “Game of Thrones” with more views based on trailers, show clips, fan recreations and real-world challenges inspired by the plot.

The 17 billion views come from over 129,000 uploaded videos and have over 533 million engagements (likes, dislikes, comments).

Viewership could go up even more with top YouTube creator Mr. Beast working on recreating games from the show in real life.

A video from Mr. Beast featuring recreations of the games in “Minecraft” was viewed 32 million times.

“In ten years looking at YouTube, we’ve never seen anything quite like this,” Vice President of Audience Development at Vobile Jared Naylor told Variety.

“Game of Thrones,” which has a ten-year head start on “Squid Game,” has 16.9 billion views from over 420,000 uploaded videos.

Related Link: "Squid Game" Mania Takes Over, What It Could Mean For Netflix And This Apparel Stock 

Why It’s Important: Along with breaking the record for viewership on Netflix, “Squid Game” has turned into a pop culture phenomenon that has led to fan recreations, merchandise and Halloween costumes.

One of the factors for the record being set on YouTube could be attributed to its YouTube Shorts, a TikTok competitor.

The strong viewership of “Squid Game” on Netflix and YouTube validates the demand for the show and a sequel, which Netflix has confirmed it is in talks with the director to create.

“Game of Thrones” saw 233 million engagements from the uploaded videos, which is significantly lower than the total for “Squid Game” on a per video basis. A prequel to "Game of Thrones" is coming to AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) owned HBO in 2022. 

"Squid Game" has shown that it has lasting power so far for Netflix and could continue to drive traffic and monetization opportunities for Netflix. An announcement of a sequel date in the future and the official release could be another huge pop culture event for Netflix and its stock. 

Price Action: NFLX shares were up 3.81% to $682.61 on Friday.

Also See: Netflix Looks To Expand Japanese Catalog By Incentivizing Filmmakers

© 2021 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Profit with More New & Research. Gain access to a streaming platform with all the information you need to invest better today. Click here to start your 14 Day Trial of Benzinga Professional

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The Duke Ellington School of the Arts, in Northwest D.C., said it will postpone renaming its theater after Dave Chappelle, one of its best known graduates, to engage with members of the school who raised concerns about the comedian's latest Netflix comedy special.

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Movie buffs in the United States are back in theaters as the pandemic eases, but it is not clear if a sizeable chunk of the audience - families - might be just as happy watching from the comfort and safety of their homes.

The stock price for Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) is down more than 70% from its all-time high following a disastrous earnings report last week.

"Star Wars" fans yearning for another battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi may see the duo face off in a new streaming TV show expected next year, actor Ewan McGregor said in a video released on Friday.

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The stock market was indeed open for Veterans Day, but perhaps just as importantly, the bond market was closed, allowing technology-sector equities and other rate-sensitive shares to catch their breath after Wednesday's downturn.

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