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Comcast Won the Bidding for Sky — What Is It and What Benefits Does It Offer?
Comcast won the bidding war for Sky in September 2018. The deal should boost Comcast’s international revenue and user count. What are the benefits? Company & Industry Overviews
S&P 500’s Top Losses: Why Biogen Declined
Biogen, which is an American multinational biotechnology company, was the S&P 500’s top loss on June 18. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Is Twitter Investing in Original Shows and Programming?
Last month, Twitter (TWTR) announced it would partner with 30 companies to bring original shows to its platform. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Does Comcast Expect Programming Costs to Rise in Fiscal 2016?
On March 8, 2016, the Wall Street Journal reported that Comcast and the YES Network were locked in a dispute regarding the carriage fee for the YES Network. Company & Industry Overviews
FOXA’s Views on Streaming Platforms: Advertising Opportunity?
Due to the coverage of the US presidential elections this year, 21st Century Fox (FOXA) expects substantial advertising revenue from Fox News. Company & Industry Overviews
Dish Network Can’t Complain about Sling TV
Dish Network’s (DISH) streaming television service, Sling TV, turned three on January 5. Company & Industry Overviews
Buckingham Research Downgrades Netflix due to Competition Fears
On March 8, Netflix (NFLX) stock fell 0.9% to $349.60 after Buckingham Research downgraded its rating from “buy” to “neutral.” Company & Industry Overviews
Why Twitter Closed Its TV Apps
Twitter (TWTR) announced it will be closing its TV apps on streaming devices Roku (ROKU), Xbox, and Android TV as of May 24. Company & Industry Overviews
What Is Dish Network’s Wireless Spectrum Strategy ?
Dish Network (DISH) has filed an application with the FCC to participate as a potential spectrum bidder. Company & Industry Overviews
Comcast Moves To Boost Growth In Business Unit
In 3Q17, Comcast’s Business Services segment generated revenues of $1.6 billion, which rose 12.6% year-over-year.Technology & Communications An assessment: Viacom versus its media peers
Viacom, despite being undervalued by analysts, is expected to see growth from its media networks segment especially with its digital partnership deals. Company & Industry Overviews
The Impact of the AT&T–Time Warner Merger
Analyst Craig Moffett believes that AT&T has an 80% chance of prevailing in court in its proposed merger with Time Warner. Cannabis
Investing in CBD? Real Brands Is Making Big Moves
The CBD market is growing, and acquisitions are heating up. Real Brands is a top, under-the-radar investment candidate that should be on your radar. Company & Industry Overviews
Here’s How Comcast’s Theme Park Business Performed in 4Q17
Comcast’s (CMCSA) Theme Parks business was a star performer in 4Q17, with revenue growth accelerating over the previous quarter. Company & Industry Overviews
How Viacom and CBS Could Benefit from Potential Merger
Media players Viacom (VIAB) and CBS (CBS) are again talking about a merger. Company & Industry Overviews
S&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. Technology & Communications
Disney Stock: 2 Things Investors Need to Know
There was a sell-off in Disney (NYSE:DIS) stock amid the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the pandemic has mainly paralyzed the company’s operations. Company & Industry Overviews
Updates on Verizon’s MVNO Agreement with Comcast and Charter
Cisco Systems’ (CSCO) VNI (Visual Networking Index) projects that video could comprise ~77.0% of mobile data traffic in the United States by the end of 2020. Miscellaneous
Verizon and Cablevision: Market Share after the Altice Transaction
An improving broadband proposition with higher Internet speeds should positively affect Cablevision (CVC), considering the competitive dynamics in its industry. Technology & Communications
ViacomCBS 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. Miscellaneous
Merger Update: Charter, Bright House, and Time Warner Cable
California is the only state where the merger between Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks has yet to be approved. It could be approved as early as May 12. Company & Industry Overviews
What Kind of Growth Does Altice Expect for Cablevision?
On a YoY (or year-over-year) basis, Suddenlink’s revenue rose ~6.7% to reach ~$0.63 billion in 1Q16. Company & Industry Overviews
Understanding competition from other industries—cable companies
Telecom companies compete directly with cable companies—particularly in wired voice, data, and TV services. They compete in the residential and small business segments. Investments & Deals
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. Technology & Communications
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. Consumer
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). Company & Industry Overviews
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. Technology & Communications
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Consumer
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Consumer
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. Company & Industry Overviews
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. Earnings Report
Frontier Communications: Analysts’ Expectations in Q1
Frontier Communications (FTR) is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings results on April 30. Company & Industry Overviews
When Can Disney Resume Its Share Buyback Program?
Disney has suspended its share repurchase program temporarily due to its heavy debt load. Company & Industry Overviews
Frontier Communications’ Earnings Trend
In 2018, Frontier Communications’ (FTR) adjusted net income and EPS were -$120 million and -$1.34, respectively. Company & Industry Overviews
What Awaits Apple in Video Streaming Market?
Apple (AAPL) appears to be nearing the launch of its long-anticipated video streaming service. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Did S&P Downgrade Disney’s Rating?
On March 12, S&P Global Ratings reportedly downgraded the Walt Disney Company (DIS) to an A from an A+. Company & Industry Overviews
Where Does BluVector Fit in Comcast’s Strategy?
Comcast’s (CMCSA) recent purchase of cybersecurity company BluVector for an undisclosed amount looks like a promising opportunity for Comcast. Company & Industry Overviews
How Theme Parks Are Fueling Disney’s Revenue
Disney has been generating substantial revenues from its theme parks, which have remained the driving force of the company’s top line growth. Earnings Report
What’s Affecting Disney’s Revenue Growth?
The Walt Disney Company’s (DIS) revenue of $15.30 billion exceeded analysts’ revenue expectation of $15.14 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Company & Industry Overviews
Why Hulu Changed Its Pricing Strategy
According to a Variety report from January 23, Hulu lowered the price of its ad-supported streaming plan from $7.99 per month to $5.99 per month. Earnings Report
What’s Driving the Success of Comcast’s NBCUniversal Businesses?
Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal business segment consists of filmed entertainment, theme parks, broadcast television, and cable networks divisions. Company & Industry Overviews
How Netflix Plans to Improve Its Free Cash Flow
Netflix (NFLX) has been spending aggressively on high-quality original content, which has resulted in negative free cash flows. Company & Industry Overviews
Netflix Continues to Spend on Original Content and Shows
In the fourth quarter, Netflix’s global paid subscriber base reached 139.3 million.
