Elon Musk's "Jewish by Association" & Netflix has Subscriber Surge

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🗣️ Elon Musk's "Jewish by Association" Remark

• 🚀 Netflix Surges with 13.1 Million New Subscribers

📊 Market Snapshot

• DOW: 🔽 0.25% (37,905.45)

• S&P 500: 🔼 0.29% (4,864.60)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 0.43% (15,425.94)

• BTC: 🔼 0.27% (39,986.70)

• ETH: 🔼 0.051% (2,242.10)

_{*Stock numbers as of market close, cryptocurrency as of 7:45pm EST yesterday.}

First Report

🗣️ Elon Musk's "Jewish by Association" Remark

Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, stirred conversation by stating he's "Jewish by association" after a sobering visit to Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp. During a discussion with Ben Shapiro, following a European Jewish Association conference addressing rising antisemitism, Musk expressed his unfamiliarity with antisemitic attitudes, attributing it to his predominantly Jewish social circle. His visit to Auschwitz, joining a memorial ceremony and laying a wreath at the Birkenau memorial, was part of an effort to confront global antisemitism. This statement follows Musk's controversial remarks on social media platform X, where he has been criticized for endorsing antisemitic claims and allowing bigoted content. 🕊️📱

TL;DR ⏳: Elon Musk claims a personal connection to Judaism, sparking debate on antisemitism's perception.

Second Report

🚀 Netflix Surges with 13.1 Million New Subscribers

Netflix has hit a record high with 260.8 million paid subscribers, adding a whopping 13.1 million in the fourth quarter alone. This surge surpasses Wall Street's expectations, as Netflix boosts its ad-supported service and tightens its grip on password sharing. The streaming giant reported significant increases in earnings and revenue, reaching $8.83 billion this quarter. With a strategic focus on profitability, Netflix is upping its 2024 full-year operating margin forecast to 24%, steering clear of traditional entertainment company acquisitions. Instead, they're expanding into live entertainment, notably with the upcoming streaming of WWE Raw. 🌐📺

TL;DR ⏳: Netflix's subscriber and revenue growth soar, defying expectations with innovative strategies and new live entertainment ventures.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🗳️ Donald Trump wins New Hampshire 2024 primaries

2. 📚 Michigan shooter's mother faces manslaughter trial in student deaths

3. 🛑 U.S. targets Iran-backed militia in Iraq, announces Defense Secretary Austin

4. 🏈 Mystery surrounds death of 3 Chiefs fans after Missouri game viewing

5. 📰 L.A. Times announces over 115 newsroom layoffs

6. 🇹🇷 Turkey endorses Sweden's NATO bid after prolonged hesitation

7. 🕊️ Hamas proposes partial Israeli hostage release for fighting ceasefire, say mediators

8. 🕵️ CIA launches campaign to recruit Russian double agents

9. ⏰ Doomsday clock holds at 90 seconds to midnight

10. 💰 Colorado pastor in $1.3M crypto scheme cites divine instruction

Games

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