Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), DIRECTV (DTV), Time Warner Cable Inc (TWC): 3 Cable Players to Bet On
A maturing US cable market and a shift in consumer preferences have forced cable companies to re-strategize their business models.
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Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) and TiVo Inc. (TIVO): In Constant Growth
How we watch movies and TV shows has drastically changed over the past few years. In addition to traditional cable TV operators, several other options exist today.
AT&T Inc. (T): A Look Back
On May 15, 1951, young car salesman Brady Denton became the 1 millionth unique shareholder of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) or Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Who Wins?
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)'s NBC just canceled a host of sitcoms: Up All Night, Guys With Kids, 1600 Penn, and Whitney.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): As the Stocks Turn, Hulu Tries Soap Operas
It will go down in history as either a bold stroke of genius or a complete misstep.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Time Warner Inc (TWX): What’s New In This Space?
Owning content is an increasingly important aspect of the media world. Companies have been working over time to bulk up, usually through mergers and acquisitions.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS): Why You Should Stick With It No Matter What
As you recall, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) utilizes its assets well, especially considering its large amount of property, plant, and equipment.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)’s Skype Problems
Comcast is reportedly killing off the premium Skype service that it tried to lump with XFINITY last year.
What’s Driving DIRECTV (DTV) Stock?
DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) stock surged when the company announced earnings results earlier this week, easily beating analyst estimates and highlighting the importance of sports programming...
DIRECTV (DTV), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): The Future of This Market May Surprise You
It is always good news for investors when they own a company that sells a highly addictive product, and many parents can attest to the addictive nature of cable television.
CBS Corporation (CBS), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Will a Little Startup Cause the Death of Broadcast TV?
For the past year or so, a battle between tiny Internet TV start-up Aereo and the big broadcast TV networks has been brewing in the court system. CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS), ...
Will Google Inc (GOOG) Fiber Kill This?
In the jargon of the telecom business, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)'s Google Fiber is an "overbuilder," a broadband company that comes into a territory with Internet needs already...
AT&T Inc. (T), General Motors Company (GM) & More: The Five Biggest Ad Spenders
Unless your name is The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO), which sells its products in all but two countries around the globe, or you are the sprout from which nearly all technological...
Google Inc (GOOG) Fiber Has Time Warner Cable Inc (TWC) Tripping All Over Itself
Before Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) rolled out its new, lightning-fast Internet service in Shawnee, Kan.; Provo, Utah; and Austin, Texas, Fiber seemed little more than one of the ...
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Google Inc (GOOG) & The Ten Richest Cash Flows on the Market
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Time Warner Inc (TWX), The Walt Disney Company (DIS) & More: This Will Thank You
Imagine a priceless vacation to Disney World. Now, imagine returning to the resort, reclining on the couch, and watching your favorite television program.
Time Warner Inc (TWX) & CBS Corporation (CBS): Is A Mega-Merger Possible?
A recent report hints at a merger between media empire Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) and CBS Corporation (NYSE:CBS).
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (SEAS): A Few Issues To Look Out For
When you evaluate a publicly-traded business, it’s important to research the risks associated with it.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): The Economy Is Helping It Trounce The Competition
Customers and hedge-fund investors are tired of paying for cable. The persistently high cost of cable will continue to drive consumers to Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX).
Is SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (SEAS) Worth a Look?
On April 19, theme park SeaWorld Entertainment Inc (NYSE:SEAS) made its initial public offering (IPO).
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock: Are Recent Gains Sustainable?
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has became a standalone video streaming service during 2011, as it shifted its entire focus from the DVD business to video streaming.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ): The Telecom’s Investment Strategy To Kill Cable
As Verizon Communications Inc.
General Electric Company (GE), Lufkin Industries, Inc. (LUFK), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): The Best Is Yet To Come
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) stock plunged around 4% since the announcement of its first quarter 2013 earnings.
Bear Thesis for Time Warner Inc (TWX)
The stock of Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) is near 52-week highs, and the company has been buying back large amounts of stock.
Sprint Nextel Corporation (S), DISH Network Corp (DISH), and Four Reasons This Deal Stinks
There is always a lot of excitement around mergers and acquisitions. This is particularly true when a company has been struggling.
AMC Networks Inc (AMCX) & Two Reasons “The Walking Dead” Could Be a Billion-Dollar Franchise
"In just three seasons, The Walking Dead has become a pop-culture phenomenon, entertaining millions of passionate viewers and obliterating traditional lines between cable and ...
General Electric Company (GE) Reports..and Stock Sinks
General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), one of the world's largest companies by both sales and market cap, and economic bellwether for ...
Google Inc (GOOG) Fiber Puts More Pressure on Cable
I got a fresh upgrade offer from my ISP, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) FiOS, yesterday. It's not a bad deal, really.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Can’t Be Bothered With the SEC
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) was let off the hook as the CEO Reed Hastings is now allowed to post whatever he literally wants through social media.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Google Inc (GOOG): Will Twitter Become the Next Big Player in Online Media?
Microblogging site Twitter, which currently has 200 million active users, recently surprised its social media peers by announcing that it was working with two major television...
DIRECTV (DTV): This Leading Digital TV Business Is a Buy
DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) has given decent returns since the beginning of 2009.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Takes a Bow
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) continues to be one of the best S&P 500 stocks of 2013. Not that long ago Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX), Inc.
Google Inc (GOOG): How The Tech Giant Hopes to Liberate The US From Cable Captivity
Let's face it: America is being held captive. That's the case that law professor Susan P.
Google Inc (GOOG): Fiber Is Cable’s Biggest Nightmare
What's faster than a speeding cable Internet connection, and able to leap between mobile computing and old-school TV in a single bound? If you ask Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), the...
This Metric Says You Are Smart to Sell Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA)
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) investors should be aware of a decrease in hedge fund sentiment lately.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Profit From Your Home Video Content Provider
Do you know anyone who doesn't have something negative to say about the cable or satellite company that provides the video entertainment feed into their home? For most consumers...
DIRECTV (DTV), DISH Network Corp. (DISH): Keeping Television Competitive
Television is changing. Faced with stiff competition from new kinds of media, TV companies are often forced to rethink their traditional business models.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), DISH Network Corp. (DISH), DIRECTV (DTV): A Clear Winner in the Cable TV Battle
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) plans to expand its video-on-demand program to customers by launching a free, one-week preview of its platform Xfinity.
Intel Corporation (INTC): Pay-TV? Makes Sense
Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), the world's largest chipmaker, had been struggling with declining PC sales while trying to catch up in the wireless market.
Time Warner Inc (TWX), Time Warner Cable Inc (TWC): Why HBO Won’t GO Solo Anytime Soon
HBO, owned by Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX), is reportedly mulling over making some changes to its HBO GO online streaming service.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Oracle Corporation (ORCL) & More: Top Dividend Stocks Chosen by Blackrock Advisors
Blackrock Advisors Llc is a giant fund manager with $95 billion worth of assets under management.
The Challengers to ESPN’s Throne: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), News Corp (NWSA)
There’s a battle brewing on the sports landscape, and it’s going to be a big one.
Liberty Media Corp (LMCA), Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR): Is John Malone’s Return to Cable a Bullish Sign?
Malone's firm, Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ:LMCA), has bought a 27.3% stake in Charter Communications, Inc.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ): Big Buyout Borrowing
New issues in U.S. corporate bond markets topped $38 billion last week, with four borrowers taking on more than $3 billion each to account for more than a third of the total.
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Will HBO Kill Cable?
Reuters reported Thursday that HBO is considering offering its online streaming service, HBO Go, to consumers without cable subscriptions.
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Is the Cable Industry Ready for Verizon Communications Inc.(VZ)’s Bold New Idea?
Cable distribution deals are pretty simple today.
Google Inc (GOOG), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Are Television Stations Going Away?
Tribune Company (NASDAQOTH:TRBAA)'s announcement that it is considering a sale of its newspaper business sounds like a good plan.
Hulu Becoming Stronger in Video Streaming: Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), News Corporation (NWSA), Netflix Inc. (NFLX)
Rising online video streaming platform, Hulu is owned by a group of media powerhouses that includes The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and...
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Top Five Shakeups: Apple Inc. (AAPL), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
Billionaire investor and founder of Citadel Advisors, Ken Griffin, shook up his top five holdings during the fourth quarter.
