"Netflix's Subscriber Surge and Earnings Exceed Expectations Amid Password Sharing Crackdown"

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing has led to a wave of additional subscribers, contributing to the streamer's full-year subscriber count in 2023. The company aims to convert freeloaders into paying subscribers, offering cheaper ad-supported tiers as an option. As Netflix prepares to release its first-quarter 2024 earnings, the impact of this policy on consumer spending and the streaming giant's continued growth remains a focal point for investors.