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The SEC Friends Facebook

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The following video is from Wednesday’s Investor Beat, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Alex Scherer dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.

In a ruling on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission said that CEOs are now free to post, blog, and tweet as long as they inform investors in advance about the company’s social media strategy. The SEC also cleared Netflix CEO Reed Hastings of any wrongdoing for posting on Facebook. That story, plus four stocks making big moves in Wednesday’s market and two stocks we’ve got a close eye on this week.

The tumultuous performance of Netflix shares since the summer of 2011 has caused headaches for many devoted shareholders. While the company’s first-mover status is often viewed as a competitive advantage, the opportunities in streaming media have brought some new, deep-pocketed rivals looking for their piece of a growing pie. Can Netflix fend off this burgeoning competition, and will its international growth aspirations really pay off? These are must-know issues for investors, which is why The Motley Fool released a brand-new premium report on Netflix. Inside, you’ll learn about the key opportunities and risks facing the company, as well as reasons to buy or sell the stock. The report includes a full year of updates to cover critical new developments, so make sure to click here and claim a copy today.

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Netflix's Big Win

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The following video is from Wednesday’s MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill, along with analysts Jason Moser and Alex Scherer, discuss the top business and investing stories of the day.

The SEC cleared Netflix CEO Reed Hastings after investigating him for posting on Facebook. At issue was Hastings’ post that video streaming had exceeded 1 billion hours in a single month for the first time. The SEC’s new guidelines allow companies to use social media to release important information as long as the companies alert investors in advance about which platforms they will use. What does the news mean for investors going forward? In this installment, our analysts discuss the implications for investors.

The tumultuous performance of Netflix shares since the summer of 2011 has caused headaches for many devoted shareholders. While the company’s first-mover status is often viewed as a competitive advantage, the opportunities in streaming media have brought some new, deep-pocketed rivals looking for their piece of a growing pie. Can Netflix fend off this burgeoning competition, and will its international growth aspirations really pay off? These are must-know issues for investors, which is why The Motley Fool released a brand-new premium report on Netflix. Inside, you’ll learn about the key opportunities and risks facing the company, as well as reasons to buy or sell the stock. The report includes a full year of updates to cover critical new developments, so make sure to click here and claim a copy today.

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Should Heavier Passengers Pay More to Fly?

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The following video is from Wednesday’s MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill, along with analysts Jason Moser and Alex Scherer, discuss the top business and investing stories of the day.

Samoa Air has started pricing its international flights based on the weight of its passengers and their bags. Will other airlines follow its lead? In this video, our analysts discuss the weighty news.

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Is This the Next Big Thing for Gaming?

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The following video is from Wednesday’s MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Alex Scherer discuss the top business and investing stories of the day.

Shares of social game company Zynga rose after the company announced that it would launch two new, real-money gambling games in the U.K. Zynga’s games will include ZyngaPlusPoker and ZyngaPlusCasino. Should investors bet on Zynga? Should video game companies like Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts get in on the gambling action? In this installment of Investor Beat, our analysts discuss Zynga’s big bet and the future of gaming.

Zynga’s post-IPO performance has been dreadful, and investors are beginning to wonder if it’s “game over” for this newly public company. Being so closely tied to the world’s largest social network can be a blessing and a curse. You can learn everything you need to know about Zynga and whether it’s a buy or a sell in our new premium research report. Don’t even think about picking up shares before you read what our top analysts have to say about Zynga. Click here to access your copy.

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Uncle Sam Gives Netflix a Thumbs-Up

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The following video is from Wednesday’s Investor Beat, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Alex Scherer dissect the hardest-hitting investing stories of the day.

In a ruling on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission said that CEOs are now free to post, blog, and tweet as long as they inform investors in advance about the company’s social-media strategy. The SEC also cleared Netflix CEO Reed Hastings of any wrongdoing for posting on Facebook. In this installment of Investor Beat, our analysts discuss what it all means for investors.

The tumultuous performance of Netflix shares since the summer of 2011 has caused headaches for many devoted shareholders. While the company’s first-mover status is often viewed as a competitive advantage, the opportunities in streaming media have brought some new, deep-pocketed rivals looking for their piece of a growing pie. Can Netflix fend off this burgeoning competition, and will its international growth aspirations really pay off? These are must-know issues for investors, which is why The Motley Fool released a brand-new premium report on Netflix. Inside, you’ll learn about the key opportunities and risks facing the company, as well as reasons to buy or sell the stock. The report includes a full year of updates to cover critical new developments, so make sure to click here and claim a copy today.

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