NBC Universal Signs Deal to Bring Peacock Streaming App to Roku
NBC Universal's ad-free streaming service will now be available on Roku devices thanks to a new deal between the two companies.
Media & Entertainment
Market Realist covers the latest business and financial developments in media and entertainment, from broadcast to streaming and from small to big screen.
Consumer Why the video gaming industry is attracting so much investment
Mergers and acquisitions aren’t uncommon. In fact, they play an integral role in the growth of the video gaming industry.
Some AMC Theaters Are Reopening on Aug. 20 With 15-Cent Tickets
AMC plans to reopen some of its theaters on Aug. 20. The theaters have been closed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Will the Rally in Clorox Stock Continue?
The COVID-19 pandemic boosted Clorox’s sales. People started paying more attention to cleaning and sanitizing.
ZoomInfo IPO and Its Connection with Zoom Video
ZoomInfo Technologies went public on June 4. The company followed in Warner Music Group’s footsteps, which went public on June 3.
Dish Stock Marks 5 Years of Sling TV on a Low Note
Five years ago, Dish entered the video streaming business with the launch of Sling TV—an Internet-based live television and on-demand video service.
Disney Does to Comcast’s Sky what it Did to Netflix
Walt Disney (DIS) has pulled its shows from Sky’s Sky Now video streaming service. Previously, Disney withdrew its shows and films from Netflix (NFLX).
How Do Media Networks Make Money?
Media networks face stiff competition for acquisition and distribution of content. Quality and exclusivity add to competition across the media value chain.
The evolution of online advertising
Since its inception in the early 90’s, online advertising has exponentially increased in growth.
Double Benefit: Dish Fights Pirate IPTV Market
Dish Network (DISH) is fighting pirate IPTV providers. Although the company sued and settled with several pirate IPTV providers, the crackdown continues.
Disney, Apple Set Sights on Activision Blizzard
An Activision Blizzard–Disney merger is looking very possible. After months of stock price decline, Activision Blizzard (ATVI) has become an acquisition target for several companies.
ValueAct gets seat on Armstrong World Industries’ board
While Armstrong’s 3Q14 results beat estimates, its consolidated net sales fell slightly compared to 3Q13, due to lower volumes in Europe and lower sales of resilient and wood flooring in the Americas.
Maverick Capital lowers position in Baidu, Inc.
Maverick Capital lowered its position in Baidu, Inc. in 3Q14. The position accounts for 0.36% of the fund’s total portfolio in the third quarter.Consumer Point72 Asset Management opens new position in Pier 1 Imports
E-commerce represented approximately 1% of total sales in fiscal 2013, 4% in fiscal year 2014, 9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, and 9.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
Point72 Asset Management raises stake in Lumber Liquidators
The company “saw improvement in net sales trends over the course of the quarter as inventory levels recovered and the fall flooring season began.” But the shares are down 49% in the year to date.
Point72 Asset Management takes position in CymaBay Therapeutics
CymaBay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company formerly known as Metabolex. It develops therapies to treat metabolic and rare diseases with high unmet need.
Six Flags Entertainment: An overview of the largest theme park
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.1 billion in revenue and 18 parks across North America.
Must-know: How Six Flags generates its revenues
Six Flags derived 55% of its revenues from theme park admissions for the last 12 months ended September 30, 2014.
Must-know: A look into Six Flags’ debt-to-equity ratio
Industry debt-to-equity ratio is about 5.5. Six Flags’ debt-to-equity ratio of 4.0 shows the company aggressively finances operations with debt capital.
Share price performance for Six Flags since bankruptcy recovery
Six Flags’ share price on May 10, 2010, reflects $7.36 per share, the price of new common stock upon the company’s emergence from bankruptcy.
A brief overview of Six Flags’ management
Six Flags’ management plays a vital role in shaping the company and leading it in the desired direction. This article reviews three management positions.
Get Real: From Huawei’s Reprieve to the Future of HP
Respite for Huawei is big news for tech stocks, but China’s facing other problems. Plus, one company’s fight for survival and much more.
Google Brings Shopping Ads to YouTube: Why Is That Important?
Google has brought a new type of ad that has been available on its other platforms to YouTube. Athletic apparel maker Puma is already on board.
Spotify Subscribers Beat Apple Music: What’s Ahead?
Spotify reported around 248 million total MAUs during the third quarter. Now, the company has more subscribers than Apple (AAPL) Music.
Google Fi Bolsters Its Service to Grow Its Subscriber Base
Google Fi (GOOGL) has introduced a feature that subscribers connect to two LTE networks at once. Fi’s new feature uses dual connect technology.
Spotify, Google Count On Same Partner as Competition Rages
As they fight for control of the music streaming market, Spotify and Google have found themselves counting on the same partner to help them succeed.
Get Real: Misunderstood and Undervalued?
In today’s Get Real, we focused on Bill Ackman’s Berkshire Hathaway comments, Mexico’s major cannabis milestone, earnings season, and much more.
Netflix: Three-Pronged Strategy to Outpace the Competition
Netflix stock has lost value amid weak Q2 results and increasing competition. Ahead of its Q3 results, investors should watch its subscriber growth.
Why Apple Services Are Overshadowing the iPhone
By 2020, Apple aims to double its Services revenue from 2016. Meanwhile, the iPhone is looking less and less important for the company.
Amazon’s VI Initiative: Which Stock To Invest In?
Would you invest in a company that promises a technological utopia? It could be a simple answer – either you invest in it or you don’t.
Tesla V10: Do Other Cars Feel Like ‘Owning a Horse?’
On September 26, Tesla (TSLA) rolled out its version 10 software update—its biggest software update ever—which customers were eagerly awaiting.
BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, Shopify Down More than 5%
It’s been a bad day for small- and mid-cap tech stocks. BlackBerry, Roku, GoPro, and Shopify have lost significant market value today. Here’s why.
AT&T Stock: Why Is It Falling Today?
AT&T (T) stock fell about 1% on Thursday. The stock closed the trading day at $38.38. The stock is trading just 0.95% below the 52-week high of $38.75.
AT&T’s Time Warner Deal: Is Its Promise Faltering?
When AT&T acquired Time Warner, it said that the move would boost its traditional pay-TV and wireless businesses. AT&T hasn’t been keeping its promise.
Video Streaming: Netflix Faces Fierce Competition
Competition taking a toll on Netflix as its share of US subscription video streaming market keep falling as rivals gain ground.
What’s in the Addressable TV Advertising Market for Comcast?
Comcast has launched a new initiative focused on targeted television advertising in order to build a more powerful addressable advertising solution that will maximize the impact of television as a marketing platform.
What Are Activision Blizzard’s Strategic Initiatives?
In this article, we’ll discuss Activision Blizzard’s (ATVI) key strategic initiatives in terms of driving revenue growth and enhancing user engagement.
Why Did Frontier’s Customer Churn Rate Increase in Q1?
Frontier Communications (FTR) has been making efforts to retain its customers and maintain a lower churn rate in a highly competitive telecommunications sector.
Spotify’s Average Revenue per User Continues to Decline
Spotify’s (SPOT) average revenue per user (or ARPU) has been declining over the past several quarters.
Electronic Arts: What to Expect from the Earnings Growth
The shift to digital gaming has driven the profit margins higher for Electronic Arts (EA) and its peers over the last few years.
What Impacted Electronic Arts’ Revenues in Fiscal 2019?
Last year, Electronic Arts announced that it would delay the launch of its highly anticipated Battlefield V game to improve users’ experience.
Disney to Target Kids and Adults with Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu
Amid the growing shift from traditional cable to over-the-top streaming services, the Walt Disney Company (DIS) seems to have the upper hand.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Is a Key Revenue Growth Driver for Take-Two
Gaming companies such as Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), Electronic Arts (EA), and Activision Blizzard (ATVI) are highly dependent on popular franchises to drive sales.
Frontier Communications: Analysts’ Expectations in Q1
Frontier Communications (FTR) is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings results on April 30.
A Look at Activision Blizzard’s Valuation
Activision Blizzard (ATVI) has a forward PE ratio of 35.9x for 2019.
When Can Disney Resume Its Share Buyback Program?
Disney has suspended its share repurchase program temporarily due to its heavy debt load.
What Are the Challenges Facing Spotify in 2019 and Beyond?
Though Spotify is a leader in the global music streaming market with a presence in over 75 countries, the company competes with tech heavyweights.
What Does 5G Have to Do with Zynga’s Business?
Zynga (ZNGA) is banking on 5G technology to enhance its growth potential.
Frontier Communications’ Earnings Trend
In 2018, Frontier Communications’ (FTR) adjusted net income and EPS were -$120 million and -$1.34, respectively.
Understanding the Details of the Disney-Fox Deal
Yesterday, Walt Disney (DIS) gained control over most of 21st Century Fox’s (or 21CF’s) media and entertainment assets, including its film production and TV businesses, Hulu, and Star India.