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NBC Universal Signs Deal to Bring Peacock Streaming App to Roku
Comcast 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.
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.
Comcast Stock Spots a 17% Discount as Economies Reopen
Comcast stock still bears the mark of the pandemic-driven sell-off in the first quarter. At $39 per share, the stock is down 12% for the year.
Disney Shares Gain, Resorts and Parks Start Opening
Disney has started reopening its resorts and parks. Disney shares have gained more than 8.0% since the Shanghai park reopened on May 11.
Disney’s Stock Repurchase Program Might Not Return Soon
Walt Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) stock repurchase program has been on pause since 2018. Based on current data, the program might not resume soon.
ViacomCBS Earnings Preview: 3 Things Investors Need to Know
ViacomCBS (VIAC) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 before the market opens on May 7.
Should 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.
Is 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.
What 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.
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.
Is 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?
Is Alphabet Stock Attractive for Bargain Hunters Right Now?
Alphabet stock rose by 3.25% to $1,146.31 on Monday. Notably, the stock has underperformed the broader market over the past month.
Disney 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.
ViacomCBS: Highlights for Bargain Hunters amid the Sell-Off
ViacomCBS stock fell 8.58% on March 27 and closed the week at $12.79. Disappointing financial results and the coronavirus put pressure on the stock.
Should 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.
Comcast 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.
Has 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.
Why Did Comcast Sell Its Entire Stake in Snap Stock?
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) doesn’t own Snap (NYSE:SNAP) shares anymore. Comcast sold off its entire stake in Snap last year and made a profit of $293 million.
Netflix’s Debt Is $14.8 Billion, Keeps Attracting Investors
Netflix’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) debt has been rising steadily for at least the past five years. The company finished 2019 with $14.8 billion in debt.
Snapshot: 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.
Should 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.
Comcast Buys Xumo to Boost Its Cable Division
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has acquired Xumo—a California-based video streaming startup. Xumo provides free ad-supported videos.
Why 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.
ViacomCBS Earnings Preview: 3 Must-Knows for Investors
ViacomCBS plans to report its financial results for the fourth quarter on Thursday. This will be the company’s first earnings report since it came into existence.
Netflix’s New Pact with Samsung: What You Should Know
This week, Netflix and Samsung announced a partnership. They hope that the partnership will boost both of their businesses.
Why 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.
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.
3 Takeaways from Disney’s Earnings Report
Walt Disney released its financial and operational report for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Tuesday after the market close. The earnings beat the estimates.
Comcast Peacock: 3 Things Investors Should Know
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is about to join the video streaming war with a new product called “Peacock.” With Peacock, Comcast will be following in the footsteps of Dish Network (DISH), AT&T (NYSE:T), and Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS). The companies are taking on Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) as the traditional pay-TV market shrinks. Dish and AT&T offer Internet television services […]
Why 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.
Alphabet’s Earnings Expectations, Huawei, and Other Bets
Wall Street expects Alphabet to report an EPS of $12.76 on revenue of $46.9 billion for the fourth quarter ending in December 2019.
Highlights 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.
Charter’s Q4 Earnings: Will Optimism Prevail?
On Friday, Charter Communications (CHTR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings results before the market bell.
Key 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.
Can Peacock Help Comcast Offset Its Pay-TV Losses?
Comcast’s NBCUniversal segment plans to launch its streaming video service, Peacock, on April 15 for Comcast subscribers and July 15 across the US.
What 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?
What 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.
Disney Invests in Quibi as Netflix Rivalry Intensifies
Disney invests in Quibi as it seeks more ways to put pressure on Netflix, which has opened a wide lead in the video streaming market.
A Look at Google’s Work with Alibaba-Backed Quibi
Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) will play many roles in Quibi, a Millennial-focused video streaming service set to launch in April.
Netflix Is Short-Sellers’ Favorite FAANG Stock
It remains to be seen what 2020 has in store for Netflix (NFLX) stock. Last year was rough for NFLX. The stock gained 21%, underperforming all FAANG peers.
How 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.
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 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.
Comcast 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.
Is 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.
Dish Hikes Sling TV Price as Sony’s PlayStation Vue Exits Scene
Dish Network’s Internet television service, Sling TV, more than offset weakness in Dish’s satellite pay-TV business in the third quarter.
Best and Worst Months for Disney and Netflix Stocks in 2019
Disney stock has gained 33% YTD (year-to-date), while Netflix stock has risen about 25% YTD. Overall, 2019 has been important for both companies.
Is T-Mobile Planning to Merge with Comcast?
Last week, T-Mobile (TMUS) CEO John Legere disclosed that T-Mobile nearly merged with pay-TV provider Dish Network (DISH) in 2015.
Disney Up 10% since Taking Operational Control of Hulu
Walt Disney (DIS) took full operational control of Hulu on May 14 in a deal with Comcast (CMCSA). Disney stock has risen 10.3% since.
Inside Comcast’s Peacock Streaming Strategy
Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal segment plans to launch Peacock, its streaming video service, in April 2020.
Disney’s Hulu Price Hikes and Three Other Must-Knows
Disney’s Hulu + Live will increase in price as Disney plans to bring more content to the live television service. Read about this and other Hulu must-knows.
Is AT&T Stock Going to Surge Higher?
With a year-to-date return of 35.7%, AT&T (T) stock is the top performer among the telecom stocks. AT&T stock has outperformed the broader US indexes.
Can 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.
US Subscriber Metric May No Longer Decide Fate of Netflix Stock
Netflix stock jumped after the company disclosed its regional subscriber metrics, reaffirming that international business is its growth engine.
Dish 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.
AT&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.
Disney+ Follows Netflix in Partnering with France’s Canal+
Disney has partnered with pay-TV provider Canal+ to distribute Disney+ in France. They’ve entered into an exclusive arrangement for the service.
AT&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.
Google 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.
Comcast to Spend $2 Billion on Peacock in 2020–2021
Comcast’s NBCUniversal plans to release its Peacock streaming video service in April 2020. Comcast could spend about $2 billion on content and marketing.
AT&T’s Share Buyback, Cost-Cutting, HBO Max, and More
During Tuesday’s UBS Global TMT Conference, AT&T president John Stankey provided an update to the telecom giant’s investors.
AT&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.
Will Bernie Sanders’s Plan Trouble AT&T and Comcast?
Bernie Sanders disclosed his idea to bring about high-speed broadband internet for all US citizens. This may worry AT&T (T), Comcast (CMCSA).
Frontier 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.
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.
AT&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.
Investors 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.
With 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.
Comcast 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.
Investors: 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.
AT&T Stock: Jim Cramer Likes It—Should You Buy?
AT&T (T) stock fell 2.2% yesterday to close at $37.18, making its market cap $271.6 billion. Mad Money host Jim Cramer believes AT&T stock is a good buy.
Should You Sell Netflix Stock before HBO Max and Peacock Arrive?
Netflix (NFLX) stock is up 13% year-to-date, making it the slowest FAANG stock this year. Are investors punishing NFLX stock unfairly?
With 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?
Facebook Stock Soaring despite Many Headwinds
Despite facing headwinds this year, Facebook has remained one of the strongest FAANG stocks. Here are some of the strong headwinds Facebook has run into.
Altitude Sports Sues Comcast in Antitrust Lawsuit
Altitude Sports filed a lawsuit against Comcast, alleging antitrust violations. However, Dish Network and DIRECTV weren’t affected by the lawsuit.
Is 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.
Netflix Braces itself for Disney+ Launch, Stays Optimistic
Even as Disney+ launch pulled on NFLX stock, Netflix leadership believes the company will survive the attack on its market dominance.
Video Services: Comcast versus Dish Network
The major video service players are under constant pricing threat. Here, we’ll compare the performance of Comcast and Dish Network.
How 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.
How Roku’s Q3 Earnings Exhibited Its Leadership
Roku’s third-quarter earnings results beat Wall Street’s expectations but still caused the stock to drop 16%. Is its competition really a threat?
FX on Hulu: Disney Throws Another Punch at Netflix
Walt Disney (DIS) won’t give Netflix room to rest. Its much-anticipated Disney+ has arrived, and Disney is now preparing another attack.
Comcast: Most Analysts Recommend a ‘Buy’ after Q3
Comcast’s Q3 revenues beat analysts’ estimate of $26.77 billion. Comcast posted adjusted EPS of $0.79, which rose 21.5% YoY and beat the estimate of $0.75.
Disney’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.
Roku Q3 Earnings Slump Amidst Fierce Competition
Roku (ROKU) investors lost close to 15% today. On November 6, the company announced its third-quarter results after the market close.
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.
Dish Earnings: This Will Capture Investors’ Attention
Dish Network (DISH) is set to report its third-quarter earnings results tomorrow. Here are three things investors will be paying attention to.
Google: Comcast Challenges the Digital Ads Market
Google is losing ads market shares as competition rises. Comcast (CMCSA) looks set to compound Google’s challenges in the ads market.
Facebook’s Cash Reserve Swells: Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
A big cash reserve is crucial for Facebook, which is undertaking multiple development projects that will require heavy investments.
Roku Stock Jumps as Value Increases 4.5x Year-to-Date
Roku stock closed at $133.66 on October 25 and spiked almost 10% on October 28. On Monday, Roku shot up to around $143 within the first hour of trading.
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.
Analysts 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.
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.
Comcast 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?
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.
Netflix Is Borrowing Again: How Big Will Its Debt Be?
Netflix (NFLX) plans to borrow more money to boost its cash reserve. The company’s cash reserve was $4.4 billion at the end of the third quarter.
Is 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?
Barclays 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.
Disney Strikes Netflix Again—This Time through Hulu
Disney-owned Hulu plans to introduce video downloads, which Netflix has offered for three years. Disney hopes to narrow Netflix’s competitive advantage.
To Survive Cord-Cutting, Dish Sticks to One Strategy
On Sunday, October 6, Dish Network (DISH) announced a carriage agreement with Fox Corporation (FOXA). But, Dish didn’t tell us what it agreed to pay Fox.