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Comcast (CMCSA) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Comcast (CMCSA) closed at $44.93 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.58% move from the prior day.
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Comcast: Multi-Year Compounder With Defensive Qualities
Comcast: Multi-Year Compounder With Defensive Qualities
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Streaming wars will force media companies to choose between pricey subscriptions and sitting through ads
A survey from ad-tech company The Trade Desk and YouGov showed 59% of Americans aren't willing to pay more than $20 a month for streaming TV services.
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Comcast Looks To Peacock Service To Create Long-Term Value
Comcast Looks To Peacock Service To Create Long-Term Value
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Why Comcast (CMCSA) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Comcast (CMCSA) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Comcast (CMCSA) in Talks to Acquire Free-Video Streamer Xumo
Comcast (CMCSA) is in advanced talks to acquire Xumo Inc. This is expected to strengthen its content offerings in an increasingly crowded streaming market.
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Comcast eyes acquisition of free streaming service Xumo: report
Comcast is reportedly looking to buy ad-fueled streaming company Xumo ahead of its own foray into the streaming wars.
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Comcast Is In Exclusive Talks To Acquire Ad-Supported Streaming Platform Xumo – Report
Five months before launching highly anticipated streaming service Peacock, Comcast has reportedly been conducting exclusive negotiations to acquire Xumo, a notable startup player in ad-supported streaming. The Wall Street Journal reported the talks Thursday evening, but it cautioned the discussions could still fall apart before a deal is reached. Comcast and Xumo reps did not
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T-Mobile Stock: Comcast Merger Eyed, Say Court Documents In Sprint Case
T-Mobile US parent Deutsche Telekom in 2015 viewed a merger with cable TV firm Comcast as doable if regulators first approved its marriage with Sprint, according to court documents. The post T-Mobile Stock: Comcast Merger Eyed, Say Court Documents In Sprint Case appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
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Comcast Partners With Lionsgate to Strengthen Content Lineup
Comcast (CMCSA) partners with Lionsgate to strengthen content offerings for Peacock in an increasingly crowded streaming market.
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Internal documents: T-Mobile considered merger with Comcast following Sprint deal
T-Mobile is putting all its resources behind getting the mega-merger with Sprint across the finish line.
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Comcast, Lions Gate Signs Carriage, Licensing Deals
Comcast’s NBCUniversal media and entertainment conglomerate today announced that it signed a new carriage and licensing deal with Lions Gate for the company’s planned Peacock streaming service scheduled to launch next year.
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Comcast And Starz Reach Carriage Deal; Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Swap Streaming Fare – Update
UPDATED with stock movement, Wall Street reaction. Resolving a closely tracked negotiation, Comcast and Starz said Monday they have entered into a long-term carriage deal, more than a week before the December 31 expiration date for the previous contract. Along with the pay-TV agreement, a content deal was also announced between Starz parent Lionsgate and
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Starz to exit Comcast’s premium cable bundle after ‘Power’ finale
Starz and Comcast have finally ended their battle over the cable giant’s plan to drop the TV network that’s home to “Power” starring rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Comcast said Monday that it will keep Starz through the final series of “Power,” ending on Feb.
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How Much Revenue Can Comcast Add Post The Acquisition Of Sky?
Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has seen its total revenues grow by 17% from $80.7 billion in 2016 to $94.5 billion in 2018.
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NBC's streaming service will have movies from Lionsgate after new deal with Starz
NBCUniversal and Starz announced a licensing agreement that will bring Lionsgate films to Peacock. Starz will also licence some NBC content.
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Top Stocks Of The 2010s
Top Stocks Of The 2010s
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NBC's Peacock will try to differentiate itself from Netflix, Disney+ with live streaming element, tiered pricing structure
NBCUniversal will unveil its Peacock streaming application on Jan. 16, 2020. Outgoing CEO Steve Burke will lead the event and hopes to showcase how Peacock is different from its streaming competition.
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Why Comcast Could Actually Find Streaming Success
The planned streaming product from its NBCUniversal unit may seem like an also ran, but the company's got a differentiating ace up its sleeve.
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The Remarkable, Predictable Decline Of TV
The Remarkable, Predictable Decline Of TV
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The Pendulum Will Swing for Valuations & Growth: Comcast Ventures' Banse.
On "Bloomberg Money Undercover", Amy Banse, head of funds & managing director at Comcast Ventures, chats with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz. The firm is the venture capital affiliate of Comcast, and invests in early and late stage companies, like Nextdoor, The Athletic and Lyft.
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Major shareholder urges Comcast to settle racial discrimination suit with Byron Allen
A major shareholder is pressuring Comcast to back down from its thorny legal battle with comedian-turned-TV producer Byron Allen — something the media mogul says he would welcome. New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer — who oversees $208 billion in city pension money — is urging the cable giant to end its racial discrimination dispute.
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Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Comcast (CMCSA) closed at $43.53, marking a -0.11% move from the previous day.
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More Competition Enters the Streaming Wars in 2020
If all goes as planned, by mid-2020 four of the most valuable companies on the S&P 500 will have introduced streaming services in less than a year. They’re spending billions of dollars to fund hundreds of new movies and TV shows to compete with established players Netflix, Amazon and Hulu in what’s become known as the Streaming Wars.
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What investors should know about incoming NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell
CNBC's Julia Boorstin and Andrew Ross Sorkin break down what investors should know about incoming NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, who is set to take over for current CEO Steve Burke in August 2020.
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Outgoing NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will pursue personal interests and doesn't plan on taking another big media job, sources say
Burke, 61, may acquire small businesses or start a venture capital fund while spending more time with his family in Montana
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NBCUniversal to get new CEO in January as Steve Burke eyes retirement
The chief executive’s job at NBCUniversal will change hands next month as incumbent CEO Steve Burke prepares to retire. Jeff Shell, the chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, will take over Burke’s job as CEO Jan.
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Barron's unveils its 10 favorite stocks of 2020
Andrew Bary, Barron's Associate Editor, joins 'Fast Money Halftime Report' to reveal Barron's stock picks for 2020.
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NBCUniversal chief Steve Burke says he will step down on January 1
The streaming era of NBCUniversal will be led by Jeff Shell, the chairman of NBC's film and network television businesses.
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NBCUniversal Anoints Jeff Shell As CEO, Setting New Year’s Day Start To Tenure
NBCUniversal made it official Monday morning, confirming that Jeff Shell will succeed Steve Burke as CEO of the Comcast-owned entertainment operation. Shell will take the reins on January 1, 2020, according to a press release, reporting to Burke. When Burke steps down on August 14, 2020, Shell will report to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts. The
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NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will retire on Aug. 14
NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke is stepping down when his contract expires in August 2020.
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Final Trades: General Electric, Viacom & more
The "Halftime Report" traders give their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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NBC Universal CEO Steve Burke to step down next year from post
NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke is expected to leave his post next year at a crucial time for the media giant, according to news reports.
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NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke will step down when his contract expires in August 2020
Jeff Shell, chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, is expected to succeed Burke as CEO, Variety reported.
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3 Companies That Could Buy Netflix
Comcast, Apple, or AT&T buying the streaming services giant wouldn't be crazy.
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NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke to Step Down in 2020
Steve Burke will depart as CEO of NBCUniversal next year, sources confirmed to Deadline. Burke, whose current contract ends in August 2020, had been telling close associates that he planned to retire. While the end of his contract coincides with the end of the 2020 Olympics, the biggest sporting event on NBCUniversal, some sources indicate
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Comcast Says It Will Invest Less in Streaming and Break-Even Faster Than the Competition
CFO Mike Cavanagh provided some details on its upcoming Peacock streaming TV service.
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NBCUniversal Cable Exec Dave Howe Will End 18-Year Run, Exiting Strategy Post
Dave Howe, whose 18-year tenure at NBCUniversal included a stint running Syfy and launching shows like Battlestar Galactica, is leaving his post as president of strategy and growth at NBCU Cable. In a 2016 reorganization, Howe left his post at Syfy to take on a broader strategy role, reporting to Bonnie Hammer, the company’s longtime
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S&P 500 Communication Services Sector Outperforms: Here's Why
It is surprising to see that Communication Services sector outperforming the broader market this year amid a prolonged rally.
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Comcast Corporation. (CMCSA) Management Presents at UBS Investor Conference (Transcript)
Comcast Corporation. (CMCSA) Management Presents at UBS Investor Conference (Transcript)
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Peacock To Get $2B Investment In First Two Years, Turn Profit In Year 5, Comcast CFO Says
Comcast’s forthcoming entry into the intensifying streaming competition, Peacock, will be profitable within five years and have $2 billion in content and marketing investment in its first two years. The outlook on the streaming service’s launch next April was provided by Comcast CFO Mike Cavanagh in an appearance at the UBS Global TMT Conference in
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3 Stocks to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
If you’re worried the economy isn’t out of the woods yet, these three digital-era staples could help weather the storm.
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NBC News staffers take anti-union fight to Instagram
A group of NBC News staffers is using a hip Instagram account to discourage their colleagues from unionizing.
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Comcast’s David Cohen, Diversity Exec And Adviser To Brian Roberts, Stepping Down
David Cohen, a key adviser to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, has announced his plan to step down from his operational role at the company. He will end his operational responsibilities as of January 1, 2020, transitioning from Senior EVP to Senior Counselor to Roberts starting December 31, 2020. In recent years, Cohen has led Comcast’s
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Comcast And NBCUniversal Set Date For Peacock Investor Presentation
Following the path established by their peers in the media business, Comcast and NBCUniversal have scheduled an investor event as they look to detail their strategy for entering the streaming arena. On January 16, executives will present details about Peacock, the NBCU service launching next April. The event will be held at the company’s longtime
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Sky to develop new studio in Elstree
Comcast unit Sky said it will develop a new studio in Elstree, which is north of London. Sky said the new TV and film studio would result in more than 2,000 new jobs and £3 billion ($3.9 billion) in production investment over five years.
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NBCUniversal Scores New Trial Over $70M In ‘Columbo’ Profits
Columbo’s circumstantial way of solving a TV crime now have a real life judicial aspect too, it seems. Just over a month after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge awarded $70.3 million in profit participation to the creators of the iconic Peter Falk starring detective series, the same judge today threw his own judgement out
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3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Walmart, Comcast, and Shake Shack
Monday's 3 big stock charts highlight lagging names with potential to catch up to the broad market rally. The post 3 Big Stock Charts for Monday: Walmart, Comcast, and Shake Shack appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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3 Entertainment Stocks That Have Killer Advantages
Content is king, and these entertainment companies have plenty of it.
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Comcast’s new price hike makes cord-cutting more attractive
Cable TV prices are rising in lockstep with streaming. It’s just harder to notice; cable companies tend to do it quietly.
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7 Entertainment Stocks to Buy to Escape Holiday Blues
Tune into your favorite TV channel or escape to a luxurious resort this holiday season. Or, add these entertainment stocks to your portfolio.
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Stock Upgrades: Comcast Shows Rising Relative Strength
A Relative Strength Rating upgrade for Comcast shows improving technical performance. Will it continue?
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If the Cable Television Industry Is Shrinking, Why Is Comcast Growing?
The answer lies in what Comcast does beyond cable TV.
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Crowded Streaming Market Highlights Value Of Content
Crowded Streaming Market Highlights Value Of Content
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T-Mobile and Comcast broaden anti-robocall feature
The companies are using the Shaken/Stir framework to stop spoofed robocalls.
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Comcast faces antitrust lawsuit from Denver sports network
Cable giant Comcast is being accused — yet again — of throwing its weight around unfairly. The nation’s largest cable provider, which also owns NBCUniversal, was slapped with an antitrust lawsuit on Monday by Altitude Sports and Entertainment, the official television network of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche.
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Mason Hawkins sells Alphabet, General Electric and more
Southeastern Asset Managmenet’s Mason Hawkins (Trades, Portfolio) sold shares of the following stocks during the third quarter.
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Dividend Opportunities in Telecom
We don't see much in the U.S. telecom industry that's attractive, but Comcast may be a place to start.
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Will Cord-Cutting Accelerate in 2020?
2019 has seen millions of consumers leave cable. Next year could be worse.
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The Ratings Game: Only one telecom company remains a buy, analyst says
HSBC downgrades AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile while staying bullish on Comcast.
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Supreme Court debates merits of black media mogul's discrimination suit against Comcast
Attorneys for Entertainment Studios co-founder and CEO Byron Allen and Comcast engaged in a contentious back and forth with US Supreme Court justices on Wednesday as the highest court in the land debated what to do with Allen's discrimination lawsuit against the nation's largest cable TV and internet service provider.
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Byron Allen Vs. Comcast: Supreme Court Hears Arguments On When A Racial Discrimination Case Is “Plausible” Enough To Go Forward — Update
UPDATED, 9:05 AM: Byron Allen’s racial discrimination case against Comcast came before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as some of the justices questioned what a plaintiff has to show in a pleading to survive beyond its initial stages. At issue is whether Allen’s $20 billion lawsuit should have survived beyond the pleading stage by merely
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Comcast poised to beat $20 billion race discrimination case at Supreme Court
Comcast looked poised for victory during arguments over a $20 billion racial discrimination case brought by the former comedian Byron Allen.
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The future of media_ 4 trades
The "Fast Money" traders talk about the future of the media landscape as Disney+ launches to compete in the streaming wars.
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in major race discrimination case against Comcast
A 19th-century civil rights law will be put to the test at the Supreme Court on Wednesday during oral arguments over a $20 billion racial discrimination suit filed against Comcast.
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Top Communications Stocks for November 2019
These are the communications stocks with the best value, fastest growth, and most momentum for October.
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How Streaming Services Threaten Cable TV
Written By: Jeff Kagan The traditional cable television industry is facing a significant new challenge. It is starting to go through very dramatic changes that will rewrite the rules for growth and success going forward.
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Comcast Threatened With Being “Broken Up” By Congressman As SCOTUS Battle With Byron Allen Nears
Less than a week before Comcast and Department of Justice lawyers will face off against Byron Allen in the Supreme Court in the Entertainment Studios boss’ $20 billion discrimination lawsuit against the NBCUniverisal owner, a prominent member of Congress now wants the telecommunications giant brought down to size. “Comcast has enjoyed the largesse – as
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Disney earnings: 6 trades
The "Fast Money" traders discuss media stocks after Disney reports better than expected earnings and shoots higher.
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Comcast Might Make Its Peacock Streaming Service Free for Everyone
Going free with ads may help it stand out in a crowded subscription TV market.
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Starz-Comcast contract dispute draws Department of Justice informal inquiry
Lions Gate told Comcast customers last month that they may soon lose access to Starz content amid a contract dispute. The DOJ is now looking into it.
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Comcast decision to charge extra for Starz riles lawmakers
Comcast’s controversial move last month to charge extra for cable-TV channel Starz — the home of popular shows like “Power” starring rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson — has begun to attract scrutiny on Capitol Hill. While the US Department of Justice weighs a possible antitrust probe into the matter, leading US lawmakers including Sen.
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NBCUniversal Releases Former Employees From Nondisclosure Agreements, Spurring The Conversation
While nondisclosure agreements have long been standard practice at large corporations and particularly in the media industry, they have been scrutinized in recent years for being used to silence employees who have been sexually harassed.
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Comcast launches tools to improve ad targeting on TV
Comcast Corp on Monday launched new advertising capabilities to help advertisers find and target certain television viewers, as the largest U.S. cable TV provider tries to lure ad dollars away from digital rivals.
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6 Stocks That Can Win the Pay TV Streaming Wars
Video streaming services are proliferating rapidly, with a growing number of deep pocketed players getting into the game. A shakeout is inevitable.
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Apple, Disney and NBC all want to give you free streaming TV, but don't expect the party to last
With several new streaming services launching this year and next year, the companies involved are offering enticing deals to sign up for free.
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NBC's Peacock streaming service could soon be free for everyone, report says
Peacock might have a free, ad-supported version when it launches, according to NBC.
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Sources: Peacock streaming service likely to be free for all
CNBC's Alex Sherman reports that Comcast, CNBC's parent company, is leaning towards making its streaming service, Peacock, free for all. There will likely be a paid ad-free service as well.
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NBC is leaning toward making its Peacock streaming service free to everyone
Peacock would be the biggest advertising video-on-demand service on the market and would serve as an experiment to determine whether subscription products or advertising-based services make more sense.
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Life beyond Netflix: What you should know about the new wave in streaming
HBO Max, Apple TV+, Disney+ and more — the new wave in streaming is here. CNN Business breaks down how to chose the services that are right for you.
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Largest Insider Trades of the Week (Nov 01)
According to these filters, the following are significant trades from company insiders this month.
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7 Top Media Stocks Investors Should Tune Into Now
Seven leading investment experts and contributors to MoneyShow.com highlight their favorite domestic and global plays in the changing media, content, broadcasting and telecom landscape.
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There’s Still Time To Buy Telecom’s Big Three
Third quarter 2019 results are in for AT&T Inc, Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications. The key takeaway: The Big Three of US communications are still building wealth and selling cheaply.
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Comcast: Marching Ahead With Connectivity
Last week, Comcast (CMCSA) reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
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How AT&T, Disney and Comcast are handling the move from pay TV to streaming
The pricing and roll-out strategies of streaming services are linked to how much media companies have to gain, or lose, if consumers start relying on streaming video in lieu of cable TV.
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Time’s Up President Tina Tchen Says NBCUniversal Should Release Employees From NDAs, Calls For Independent Investigation
After Rachel Maddow confirmed that NBC News execs told Ronan Farrow to put a “pause in any new reporting” on Harvey Weinstein and following NBCUniversal’s statement about releasing former NBC News employees from non-disclosure agreements preventing them from coming forward about sexual misconduct claims, newly minted Time’s Up president Tina Tchen came forward with a statement
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Disney World's Top Rival Will Fight Back in 2023
Comcast's Epic Universe resort finally gets a launch date, but it's going to be a long four years between now and then.
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Comcast Earnings: High-Speed Internet Growth Overwhelms Cord-Cutting
Third-quarter new-customer additions for the internet segment of the media conglomerate were the best ever.
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The Streaming Wars Are About to Begin
It's a smorgasbord for cord-cutters. If you're looking to get rid of cable, you'll likely be the beneficiary of an all-out fight for streaming customers in 2020. Bloomberg Businessweek's Carol Massar previews the streaming wars coming to your living room.
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Comcast’s LGBTQ Liason Files Discrimination Lawsuit
A gay Comcast executive who serves as the cable giant's liaison with LGBTQ groups has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that discrimination because of his sexual orientation.
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Comcast Boosted Earnings by 16% in Q3
The cable leviathan posted a solid earnings report with few glaring weaknesses. Even the soft cash flows were easily explained.
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Comcast Corp (CMCSA) CEO Brian Roberts on Q3 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) CEO Brian Roberts on Q3 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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Comcast (CMCSA) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss
Comcast's (CMCSA) third-quarter 2019 results reflect an expanded high-speed Internet subscriber base.
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NBCUniversal Chief Steve Burke: Peacock Can Reach “Cruising Altitude” More Quickly Than Subscription Streaming Rivals
With streaming competition gaining intensity, NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke told Wall Street analysts Thursday how the company plans to make its entrant, Peacock, stand apart from the crowd. “We’re not doing the same strategy that Netflix and the people chasing Netflix have adopted,” Burke said during Comcast’s third-quarter earnings call. Rolling out Peacock in April
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Comcast Slides By With Q3 Results
Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported its most recent quarterly results before the markets opened on Thursday.
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Comcast (CMCSA) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Comcast (CMCSA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 5.33% and -0.14%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2019. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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Comcast Earnings Beat Estimates, Broadband Subscriber Growth Tops Views
Comcast Q3 earnings and revenue topped consensus estimates on Thursday.  Comcast stock climbed on better-than-expected broadband subscriber additions, though video subscriber losses rose.
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Comcast Reports Strong Earnings Despite Falling Cable Subscribers
The company is betting on Peacock, its forthcoming streaming service, to make up for the declining cable business.
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Comcast's stock surges after profit, revenue rise above expectations
Shares of Comcast Corp. rallied 2.8% in premarket trading Thursday, after the cable TV and internet provider reported third-quarter profit and revenue that rose above expectations, as strength in cable revenue offset slight misses in its NBC Universal and Sky businesses.
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Comcast earnings: $0.79 EPS, vs $0.75 a share expected
CNBC's "Squawk Box" crew breaks down Comcast's quarterly earnings. Comcast is CNBC's parent company.