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Jul 2023
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Netflix Weathers Hollywood Strikes, For ...

The Wall Street Journal
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A.M. Edition for July 20. Netflix sees strong subscriber growth after cracking down on password sharing. But WSJ columnist Dan Gallagher says investors are concerned about the outlook, as labor strikes in Hollywood hit the streamer’s production pipeline. Plus, Tesla profits top estimates as lower vehicle prices offset economic headwinds. And U.S. violent crime drops as car thefts soar. Luke Vargas hosts.

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