 More of them are also carrying a balance from month to month, which boosts interest payments. Netflix added 8 million more subscribers this spring, and the streaming giant reported better-than-expected earnings. Netflix has enjoyed six straight quarters of subscriber growth as it offers cheaper ad-supported plans and cracks down on password sharing. Asian stocks were mixed overnight, down in Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong, but slightly higher in Shanghai. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.