Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock traded higher by almost a percent on Monday as buyers lean into relative strength in Communication Services even while the broader tape stays risk-off.

The Nasdaq is down 1.14% while the S&P 500 has shed 0.40%.

The streaming giant is expanding its streaming strategy as it explores third-party partnerships, faces growing limits on subscription price increases and intensifies its battle with Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) YouTube for top creators and younger viewers.

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