Netflix is spending big money on sports. Is the company making the right bets?
MarketWatch· Weston Blasi· Jul 17, 2026 · 2:03 PM
The streaming service says live programming helps draw in new subscribers, but investors have become disillusioned with Netflix’s broader engagement trends.
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