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Tech & Comm ServicesComcast Stock Jumps 2% after Analyst Upgrade
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock rose 1.98% in the pre-market trading session at 8:35 AM ET today. Bernstein analyst Peter Supino upgraded the stock.
Fund ManagersBoeing Is One of Third Point’s Monthly Winners, Stock Soars
Third Point released its monthly update on June 3. The hedge fund told Barron’s that it took a stake in Boeing (NYSE:BA) credit.
Tech & Comm ServicesViacomCBS Stock: 3 Highlights for Investors Right Now
ViacomCBS stock has more than doubled from its pandemic lows of $10 in the first quarter. Currently, the stock is still down about 50% for the year.
Tech & Comm ServicesInvesting in AT&T Stock: 3 Key Updates for Bargain Hunters
AT&T has pulled up more than 10% from its pandemic lows reached in March. Currently, the stock offers a good opportunity for bargain hunters.
Tech & Comm ServicesShould You Buy Charter Stock after Its Q1 Earnings?
Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) stock rose 2.9% on May 1 and closed at $509.64 with a market capitalization of $105.2 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesIs Comcast Stock a ‘Sell’ after Its Q1 Earnings?
Comcast reported an adjusted EPS of $0.71 compared to $0.76 in the first quarter of 2019. The earnings beat analysts’ consensus estimate.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhat to Expect from Cable Giant Comcast’s Q1 Earnings
Wall Street analysts expect Comcast to report sales of $26.75 billion in the first quarter—a fall of 0.4% YoY compared to $26.86 billion in the first quarter of 2019.
Tech & Comm ServicesIs Comcast Stock a Good Option for Investors?
On Wednesday, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock fell 5.7% and closed at $32.42 with a market cap of $147.6 billion. Is the stock a good option for investors?
Tech & Comm ServicesDisney Stock Jumps as Executives Take a Pay Cut
The more than 3.50% jump in Disney stock on Monday came as the company’s executives agreed to take pay cuts. Bob Iger will forgo all of his salary.
Tech & Comm ServicesShould You Buy or Sell Comcast Stock?
On Thursday, Wells Fargo analyst Jennifer Fritzsche reduced its target price on Comcast stock from $51 to $37 and maintained the “overweight” rating.
Tech & Comm ServicesComcast Stock Rose on Monday amid Supreme Court Ruling
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock rose 2.40% on Monday to $34.17. Notably, the Supreme Court sided with Comcast in a high-stakes racial discrimination case.
Tech & Comm ServicesHas Comcast’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
So far, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock is moving upward in today’s trading session. The stock increased by 1.5% at 11:06 AM ET.
Tech & Comm ServicesCharter’s Stock Repurchase Program Provides Big Returns
Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) has been buying back its shares as a way to put money back in shareholders’ pockets.
Tech & Comm ServicesSnapshot: Should Investors Buy or Sell Charter Stock?
Charter Communications stock is trending downward in today’s trading session. The stock fell by about 2.23% at 9:49 AM ET.
Tech & Comm ServicesShould Investors Buy or Sell Comcast Stock?
On Tuesday, Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) stock fell 2.54% and closed at $41.44. Based on the last closing price, the company has a market cap of $188.7 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhy Are Investors Optimistic about Altice Stock?
Investors who put their money on Altice USA stock at this time last year can’t complain. The stock has gained 35% over the past 12 months.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhy Did Dish Network Stock Rise Yesterday?
Dish stock rose more than 10% in pre-market trading on Tuesday. The stock rose more than 5.0% soon after regular trading opened.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhy Did Comcast Decide to Acquire Blueface?
Comcast has acquired Ireland-based unified communications solutions provider Blueface. The company didn’t disclose the deal’s financial terms.
Tech & Comm ServicesHighlights from Charter’s Q4 Earnings Report
Charter Communications stock is trending up in today’s trading session. The stock has risen more than 4% as of 9:59 AM ET.
Tech & Comm ServicesCharter’s Q4 Earnings: Will Optimism Prevail?
On Friday, Charter Communications (CHTR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings results before the market bell.
Tech & Comm ServicesKey Takeaways from Comcast’s Q4 Earnings
Comcast stock rose around 1.26% in the pre-market trading session today at 8:33 AM ET. The company reported strong fourth-quarter results.
Tech & Comm ServicesWhat to Expect from AT&T’s Q4 Earnings
AT&T is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings results before the market opens on January 29. What can investors can expect?
Tech & Comm ServicesDish Bets on Blockchain to Combat Content Piracy
Dish filed a patent application for a blockchain-based anti-piracy system. Piracy is a problem for the content production and distribution industry.
Earnings ReportWhat to Expect from Comcast’s Q4 Earnings
Comcast is set to report its Q4 earnings results on January 23. Let’s see what investors can expect from the company’s Q4 2019 financial results.
Tech & Comm ServicesHow Comcast and Charter Wrapped Up 2019
Comcast has seen its stock surge 32.7% since the beginning of 2019. Meanwhile, Charter and Dish have risen 69.5% and 42.3%, respectively.
Tech & Comm ServicesHow Did T-Mobile and AT&T Perform in 2019?
On December 27, T-Mobile’s market cap was $66.1 billion, and AT&T’s was $286.7 billion. Lately, the US wireless industry has seen nationwide consolidation.
Tech & Comm ServicesComcast Likely to Buy Xumo’s Video Streaming Service
Comcast stock (CMCSA) rose 0.99% to close trading at $44.97 on December 26. The company will likely acquire a streaming service from Xumo.
Tech & Comm ServicesIs Charter Stock an Attractive Buy at Its Current Price?
Charter stock closed 0.9% higher on Monday and ended the trading day at $480.72. The stock was trading 1.1% below its 52-week high of $485.99.
Tech & Comm ServicesCan Comcast’s Peacock Lead Its Stock Up in 2020?
Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal segment intends to launch a direct-to-consumer ad-supported video-streaming service called Peacock in April 2020.
Tech & Comm ServicesDish Wireless: When Will the T-Mobile–Sprint Merger Trial Conclude?
Dish has long wanted to become a wireless provider. Its entry into the T-Mobile–Sprint merger deal as a third party could be the jumpstart it needs.
DividendsAT&T Declares Dividend and Share Buyback Plan
On December 13, AT&T declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52. The dividend will be paid on February 3, 2020, to shareholders of record as of January 10.
Tech & Comm ServicesAT&T TV Set to Launch in February 2020
On Thursday, AT&T announced that it would launch AT&T TV nationwide in February 2020. It runs on a 4K-capable Android TV box, which is self-installable.
Fund ManagersWhat Were the Top Holdings of Citadel Advisors in Q3?
In Q3 2019, Citadel Advisors’ portfolio of publicly traded securities was worth $212.04 billion. In Q2 2019, its portfolio was worth $155.1 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesGoogle and Facebook Targeted as Dish and Comcast Team Up
Dish and Comcast have teamed up to challenge Google and Facebook for ad dollars. Television operators want to use brand safety concerns to their advantage.
Tech & Comm ServicesAT&T Announces Price Hikes for DIRECTV, U-verse TV
AT&T announced that it plans to increase prices for its DIRECTV and U-verse brands. The price hike would become effective on January 19, 2020.
Tech & Comm ServicesFrontier Communications Stock Rose on CEO Exit News
Frontier Communications (FTR) stock rose 3.4% on Wednesday. The stock rose following media reports about Frontier CEO Dan McCarthy’s exit.
Tech & Comm ServicesDouble 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.
Tech & Comm ServicesTake a Look at Charter’s Share Repurchase Activity
Charter Communications (CHTR) has been regularly rewarding shareholders with share buybacks. Buybacks reduce a company’s outstanding share count.
Tech & Comm ServicesAT&T Stock Price Higher Following Investor Update
AT&T stock rose 0.6% on Tuesday and closed the trading day at $37.55. At this closing price, AT&T’s market capitalization stands at about $274.3 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesInvestors Will Love Dish Stock For This
For a company whose main business continues to struggle, Dish (DISH) has fared well in stock markets this year. The stock has gained about 40% year-to-date.
Tech & Comm ServicesNetflix and Disney+ Hit by Account Hacking, Password Sharing
As Netflix (NFLX) and Walt Disney (DIS) go head to head, they’re finding they have a common enemy: criminals taking over their customer accounts.
Tech & Comm ServicesWith Charter Up 64% this Year, Is More Upside Ahead?
Charter Communications stock has risen about 64% on a year-to-date basis as of Tuesday. The company’s strong financial performance drove its share prices higher in 2019.
Tech & Comm ServicesComcast Announces Price Hikes Starting December 18
Comcast (CMCSA) has announced that it will be increasing its prices again, starting December 18. Find out what that will mean for the stock.
ConsumerInvestors: Learn From Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen
Dish Network (DISH) plans to raise funds for its wireless venture, noted chairman Charlie Ergen. The company aims to raise about $1.0 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesWith Comcast Up 32% this Year, Is More Upside Ahead?
Yesterday, Comcast (CMCSA) rose 0.5% and closed at $44.81, with a market capitalization of $203.9 billion. But can you expect a further rise?
Company & Industry OverviewsDisney+ Stumbles Again in Its Pursuit of Netflix
Disney+ has run into problems before it even turns a week old. The service launched with a bang on November 12, but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.
Company & Industry OverviewsIs Dish Benefiting from AT&T’s Pay-TV Losses?
Dish Network reported Q3 revenues of $3.17 billion, down 6.7% year-over-year. Dish reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.66—down 19.5% YoY.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Comcast Stacks Up in the Streaming Wars
In April 2020, Comcast’s NBCUniversal unit plans to launch Peacock, its streaming video service. Its 15,000 hours of programming should include The Office.
Company & Industry OverviewsDisney’s Strong Earnings Lift Stock: Three Key Takeaways
After Walt Disney released its fiscal 2019 fourth-quarter earnings yesterday, its stock jumped more than 5.0%. Its Disney+ launch is reportedly on schedule.
ConsumerAnalysts Raise Comcast’s Price Target after Q3 Results
Comcast reported its Q3 results before the markets opened on Thursday. Its adjusted EPS rose 21.5% YoY to $0.79, beating analysts’ estimate of $0.75.
Company & Industry OverviewsGoogle 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.
Earnings ReportComcast Stock Slumps despite Q3 Earnings Beat
Comcast (CMCSA) reported better-than-expected third-quarter results today before the market bell. So why is the stock falling?
Company & Industry OverviewsS&P 500 Index Nears Record High amid Earnings Season
The S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), rose 0.3% on October 23, nearing the all-time high it saw in July.
Earnings ReportIs Comcast Stock a ‘Buy’ before Q3 Earnings?
The leading cable giant, Comcast (CMCSA), releases its Q3 earnings tomorrow before the market bell. Wall Street is positive, but should you buy the stock?
Tech & Comm ServicesBarclays Raises Its 12-Month Target Price for Comcast
Yesterday, Barclays increased its target price for Comcast (CMCSA) stock from $45 to $48, which implies a 6.1% return over the next year.
Company & Industry OverviewsComcast: What To Expect from Its Q3 Earnings
Comcast (CMCSA) will release its Q3 earnings results on October 24. Analysts expect sales to rise by 15.6% YoY to $109.28 billion in 2019.
Earnings ReportAT&T: Will Its Q3 Earnings Impress Investors?
AT&T plans to post its Q3 earnings results before the market opens on October 23. The second-largest wireless carrier had an eventful quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow AT&T Stacks Up amid the Streaming Wars
In April 2020, AT&T’s (T) WarnerMedia segment plans to launch a new direct-to-consumer video streaming service called HBO Max.
Company & Industry OverviewsAT&T Faces a Lawsuit from a Group of Investors
AT&T is facing a lawsuit from a group of investors. According to the lawsuit, the company misled investors about DIRECTV NOW’s growth.
Company & Industry OverviewsAT&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.
Company & Industry OverviewsAT&T: Weak Q3 Results Could Weigh on Its Stock
AT&T is scheduled to announce its third-quarter earnings results on October 23. Analysts expect it to disappoint investors with its sales performance.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Dish Could Benefit from State-Led Pressure on T-Mobile
Last week, Illinois joined 15 other states in efforts to stop T-Mobile and Sprint from merging. Let’s take a look at how Dish could benefit.
Company & Industry OverviewsAT&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.
Tech & Comm ServicesComcast Stock: How Much Upside Is Left?
On August 26, Comcast (CMCSA) stock closed at $43.35, a fall of 2.8% since it announced its second-quarter earnings results on July 25.
Company & Industry OverviewsDisney Slips 0.12% on Allegations of Inflated Revenue
A former employee claims that Disney (DIS) inflates its revenue to enhance its financial results. Disney refutes the allegations.
Company & Industry OverviewsAmid Cord-Cutting, Dish Sues to Seal Revenue Loophole
Cord-cutting has greatly diminished Dish Network’s (DISH) core television broadcast business, and could continue to do so.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Disney Plans to Stem Its Disney+ Revenue Leak
Disney (DIS) plans to introduce a bundled video package that includes Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+. DIS plans to address password sharing on these services.
ConsumerBerkshire Hathaway 13F: Warren Buffett Played It Safe
There weren’t any real surprises in Berkshire Hathaway’s 13F for the second quarter. In some ways, the 13F replicated the first quarter.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Is Disney’s Secret Project?
Disney’s (DIS) secret project is about to be revealed. The company plans to share details of this project during its upcoming D23 Expo event.
Earnings ReportDish Network Misses Estimates but Pay-TV Subscriber Losses Improved
Cable company Dish Network (DISH) reported its second-quarter 2019 results on Monday.
Company & Industry OverviewsSprint Stock Rises 8% on T-Mobile Merger Hopes
Sprint (S) stock gained momentum after Dish Network (DISH) finalized a deal to acquire Sprint’s and T-Mobile’s (TMUS) wireless assets.
Company & Industry OverviewsAT&T Customers Miss Out amid CBS Blackout Dispute
AT&T (T) has reportedly failed to renew its carriage programming contract with CBS (CBS) amid disputes about higher fees.
Company & Industry OverviewsComcast Shares Pop on Goldman’s Optimism
Comcast (CMCSA) shares popped after Goldman Sachs issued a positive note on the company recently. Goldman upgraded its rating for Comcast to “buy” from “hold.”
Earnings ReportWhat We Can Expect from Charter’s Q2 Results
Charter Communications (CHTR) plans to post its second-quarter earnings results on July 26 before the market bell.
Company & Industry OverviewsInside Vodafone’s Financial Balancing Act
An EU antitrust watchdog is set to approve Vodafone’s (VOD) takeover of certain cable networks from Liberty Global (LBTYA).
Company & Industry OverviewsDish and T-Mobile Agree to Divestiture Deal
On July 2, cable giant Dish Network (DISH) agreed to a deal with US mobile carrier T-Mobile US (TMUS) to help T-Mobile complete its $26.5 billion merger with Sprint (S).
MiscellaneousComcast’s Current Valuation Compared to Its Peers’
On June 25, Comcast had a market cap of $194.0 billion. Charter Communications (CHTR) and Dish Network (DISH) had market caps of $87.9 billion and $17.7 billion, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsMaking Sense of Comcast’s Music Deal with Amazon
Comcast (CMCSA) has expanded the streaming media options for its television customers by adding Amazon’s (AMZN) digital music service to its Xfinity X1 platform.
Company & Industry OverviewsComcast Escapes Huge Fine in High-Profile Washington State Case
A judge in the state of Washington early this month fined Comcast (CMCSA) $9.1 million for violating the state’s consumer protection law.
MiscellaneousFrontier Communications’ Current Valuation Compared to Its Peers
On June 21, Frontier Communications (FTR) had a trailing 12-month EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 4.94x. As of June 21, Frontier Communications had a market capitalization of $0.15 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesCharter Communications: Key Technical Analysis and Target Price
As of the closing on June 25, Charter Communications (CHTR) stock was trading at $390.91. On the downside, the company’s immediate support lies near $386.95.
Company & Industry OverviewsCharter Communications Offers Senior Notes
In the first quarter, Charter Communications repurchased 2.9 million shares worth $1.0 billion. Since September 2016, the company has repurchased $20.7 billion worth of its common stock.
MiscellaneousCenturyLink’s Moving Averages Compared to Its Peers
On June 21, CenturyLink stock closed the trading day at $11.34. On the downside, the company’s immediate support lies near $11.26, while $11.42 could act as an immediate resistance level on a daily basis.
MiscellaneousCenturyLink: Analysts’ Recommendations
According to analysts’ consensus, CenturyLink (CTL) stock has a mean target price of $12.77 and a current market price of $11.35, which suggests an upside potential of 12.5% in the next 12 months.
MiscellaneousCenturyLink’s Current Valuation Compared to Its Peers
On June 20, CenturyLink was trading at a 12-month forward PE ratio of 8.60x. Charter Communications and Comcast’s 12-month forward PE ratios were 38.15x and 13.65x, respectively.
MiscellaneousCharter Communications and Its Peers: Analysts’ Recommendations
Analysts have set a mean target price of $410.15 on Charter Communications stock, which implies a potential return of 3.8% based on its closing price of $395.21 on June 18.
Company & Industry OverviewsHow Are Charter’s Revenues Trending in 2019?
In the first quarter, Charter Communications (CHTR) reported total revenues of $11.2 billion—a rise of 5.2% year-over-year and $7 million ahead of the consensus estimate.
MiscellaneousIs Charter Communications Stock Undervalued?
Charter Communications stock is trading at a forward PE ratio of 38.44x. The company’s earnings are expected to rise 42.9% in 2019 and 75.7% in 2020. The stock looks undervalued considering the PE ratio.
Company & Industry OverviewsWill Dish Network Become a National Wireless Carrier?
On June 18, Bloomberg reported that Dish Network (DISH) is in talks to pay ~$6 billion for T-Mobile (TMUS) and Sprint’s (S) assets. Dish Network stock rose ~0.3% and closed at $39.10 on June 18.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Cable Companies Want to Buy Sprint and T-Mobile Assets
On June 12, Bloomberg reported that top cable companies Charter Communications (CHTR), Dish Network (DISH), and Altice USA (ATUS) are interested in acquiring the assets that T-Mobile (TMUS) is planning to divest to win regulatory approval for its $26 billion acquisition of Sprint (S).
MiscellaneousHow Does Charter Communications’ Valuation Look?
On June 11, Charter Communications (CHTR) had a market cap of $88.1 billion. Meanwhile, Comcast (CMCSA) and Dish Network (DISH) had market caps of $187.1 billion and $17.5 billion, respectively.
Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Charter’s Capex Is Expected to Be Lower in 2019
Charter Communications (CHTR) has been consistently spending on capex to improve its network. The company expects its capex to be lower this year than last year, mainly due to its completion of all-digital and DOCSIS 3.1 upgrades.
Company & Industry OverviewsCharter’s Customer Numbers Can’t Escape the Cord-Cutting Trend
Like other cable companies, Charter Communications (CHTR) hasn’t escaped the challenge of cord cutting, as consumers are increasingly dropping traditional pay-TV plans for OTT (over-the-top) video streaming services such as Netflix (NFLX) and Amazon Prime Video.
Tech & Comm ServicesAnalyzing Charter’s Valuation Compared to Comcast
Charter Communications (CHTR) closed at $387.31 on June 6, which was 0.6% higher than its previous closing price.
Company & Industry OverviewsCharter or Comcast: Who Will Post the Most Revenue Growth?
For the quarter ending on March 31, Charter Communications (CHTR) posted net revenues of $11.21 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesCharter Communications: Gauging the Potential Upside
Analysts’ mean target price for Charter Communications (CHTR) is $406.76—compared to its last closing price of $387.67.
Company & Industry OverviewsT-Mobile-Sprint Merger: Are Charter and Comcast Interested?
T-Mobile (TMUS) and Sprint (S) might divest their wireless spectrum to get the Department of Justice to approve their $26.5 billion merger.
Tech & Comm ServicesHow Charter Communications’ Valuation Stacks Up against Peers
As of May 24, Charter Communications (CHTR) had a market capitalization of $84.4 billion.
Tech & Comm ServicesHow Charter Communications’ Returns Stack Up with Peers
Charter stock has risen 4.0% in the trailing-one-month period, 39.7% in the trailing-12-month period, and 31.6% year-to-date.
Company & Industry OverviewsCharter Replenishes Its Cash Reserve
Charter Communications (CHTR) recently sold its ten-year bonds and raised $750 million in additional cash.