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Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
NYT Business Tuesday 20 October 2026, 20:01 UTC By Nicole Sperling 1 min read
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Despite being the most-watched paid streaming service in the world, Netflix is not growing fast enough for its top executives or its shareholders.

Despite being the most-watched paid streaming service in the world, Netflix is not growing fast enough for its top executives or its shareholders.
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