Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Is No Safe Bet

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Netflix stock isn’t the best bet in media

When you look at the profits of media companies and streaming providers, it’s clear that content is the best investment in media, not Netflix.

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Without a paradigm shift in business model, I think the company will continue to feel pressure on the bottom line, particularly as Apple, Microsoft, and others expand apps in the living room. The long-term trends simply aren’t in Netflix’s favor.

The article Netflix Stock Is No Safe Bet originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Travis Hoium.

Fool contributor Travis Hoium is short shares of Amazon.com. The Motley Fool recommends Amazon.com, Netflix, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool owns shares of Amazon.com, Netflix, and Walt Disney.

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