What Icahn's Stake in Netflix Means to Investors

The man, the legend, Carl Icahn revealed a substantial 10% stake in Netflix (NAS: NFLX) this week. Though Icahn has not been successful with similar companies in the past (ex: Blockbuster), there may be a method to his madness after all.

Even though Netflix has fallen from its previously lofty valuation of around $300 a share, it's risen more than 40% since early August, and rewarded recent shareholders handsomely.

However, the real question is whether these gains can continue. With direct competition such as, Amazon (NAS: AMZN) , Google (NAS: GOOG) , and Microsoft (NAS: MSFT) Netflix's growth will only be more difficult in the future.

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