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Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

Oklahoma singer Shelton to headline May 29 tornado relief benefit

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:43:41 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 24 (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton said on Friday that he will headline a concert to benefit the victims of the Oklahoma tornado that swept through the city of Moore earlier this week, leaving 24 dead and thousands homeless.

Don't Miss Gains in KO, EQR, GILD and CMCSA

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Comcast (CMCSA) Breaks Through Support at $41.50

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:15:00 -0400

Comcast Awards $66,000 In Scholarships To Virginia High School Seniors

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program Recognizes Virginia Students for their Academic Achievement and Community Service

News Corp. Board Approves Billionaire Murdoch's Split Plan, $500M Stock Buyback

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:13:35 -0400

News Corp. directors will move forward with billionaire CEO Rupert Murdoch's plans to shake-up the company, approving the split of slower growing assets from the more profitable businesses next month. The board also approved a $500 million stock repurchase program to follow the split.

Lawyer Who Sued FanDuel Brings Another Gambling Lawsuit Against Winner of DraftDay Contest

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:41:51 -0400

It was only a matter of time before someone challenged the legal status of daily fantasy sports games under state gambling law.

Why the pay-TV model faces a millennial threat

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:39 -0400

While pay-TV subscriber numbers have yet to show the drastic declines that land lines are seeing, technological, cultural and social trends are all pointing in a similar direction.

XLY, CMCSA, MCD, NWSA: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:56 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: XLY, CMCSA, MCD, NWSA Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Can Discovery Networks Produce an Online, Netflix-Sized Hit?

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:43 -0400

Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA) has formally launched TestTube.com, a new online video hub designed to reach consumers that aren't tuning into Discovery's primary pay-TV channels.

According to The Wall Street Journal, TestTube was created after the Discovery Channel lost six percent of its viewers that fall within

The Real Story Behind TWO, MGM, YGE and CMCSA

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400

Bon Jovi Blew It Passing On Atlanta Falcons

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:41:18 -0400

Jon Bon Jovi blew it.

Oklahoma country singer plans benefit for tornado victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:42:29 -0400

LOS ANGELES, May 22 (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton is planning a televised benefit to raise money for victims of the massive tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma, this week, music magazine Billboard reported Wednesday.

Comcast Awards $82,000 In Scholarships To 73 New Jersey High School Seniors

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:00 -0400

Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program Recognizes New Jersey Students for their Academic Achievement and Community Service

Will Microsoft's Xbox One Help or Hurt Comcast, Other Cable Giants?

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:40:12 -0400

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is dedicated to changing the way consumers watch television, but it has no intention of eliminating pay-TV giants like Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), Dish Network (NASDAQ: DISH) or Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC).

AllThingsD's Peter Kafka wrote a piece speculating

CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:03:22 -0400

May 21 (Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years.

This Microsoft Invention Could Finally Destroy the Cable Company Monopoly

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:31 -0400

For too long we've been held hostage by our local cable companies. Their monopoly-like status has left us chained to spotty service, inexplicable rate hikes and laughable customer service.

But a new product is about to trigger a revolution - or, evolution - that could end the cable company reign.

Today (Tuesday), Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) revealed its next-gen Xbox, called the Xbox One, a device which may prove capable of replacing your cable box.

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Xbox One: Will It Help or Harm Cable TV?

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:35 -0400

Microsoft and its marketing team spared no breath during today’s Xbox One reveal talking about it’s live TV capabilities, especially the “augmented TV” experience, or the ability to access relevant data during a broadcast. If you’re watching a football game and a player scores, for example, you can see your fantasy league’s stats update in real time.

Microsoft Reveals The Xbox One

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:46:35 -0400

Sprint Raises Offer For Clearwire While SoftBank And DISH Duke It Out

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:26:14 -0400

With Clearwire shareholders set to vote on a takeover offer from Sprint Nextel Tuesday the suitor sweetened its bid, and the target called off a meeting that was to decide the matter.

Comcast Business VoiceEdge Now Available in Denver Area

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Special Situation Coming Soon, a Look Inside EMC, CMCSA and WFC

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Clearwire Shareholders Score Victory with Higher Buyout Offer

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:25:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Clearwire Corp. (NASDAQ: CLWR) is getting the higher buyout price offer from Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S) that has been rumored to be coming. The new increased offer is at $3.40 per share in cash to acquire roughly the 50% stake in the company that ... Read more

Telecom Infrastructure: Will Europe Catch Up?

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:06:00 -0400

Investment in wireless and wireline network technology continues to rise all over the world--except in Europe. This trend might be about to change.

Dividend Highlights/Lowlights for May 20

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:04:24 -0400

These were some of the biggest dividend stock performers on the upside and the downside in today’s market action. Highlights Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) – up 6% Apple Inc. (AAPL) – up 3% AllianceBernstein (AB) – up 3% Exxon Mobil (XOM) – up 1% Chevron Corporation (CVX) – up 1% Lowlights Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) – down [...]

UPDATE 1-NBC News looks to Britain for its new president

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:24:06 -0400

May 20 (Reuters) - Deborah Turness, a former top TV news editor in Britain, will take over as NBC News president in August, at a time when it is looking to turn around the fortunes of its news division.

Comcast (CMCSA) Breaks Through Support at $42.14

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:00 -0400

NBC News looks to Britain for its new president

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:59 -0400

May 20 (Reuters) - Deborah Turness, a former top news editor in Britain, will take over as NBC News' president in August, replacing Steve Capus who left the network in February after eight years.

Is DirecTV Testing Antennas To Circumvent Re-Transmission Fees?

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:50:43 -0400

Here Come Hollywood's Wannabe Summer Blockbusters

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:47:35 -0400

With The New York Times reporting Friday that “a record number of big-budget action-and special effect-laden blockbusters” are set to open between May and the end of August, Hollywood’s tactic this summer appears to be “shock and awe” versus a more measured approach.

It’s all about that financially lucrative “young

DocuSign Momentum Approaches Escape Velocity

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:34:51 -0400

Last week in San Francisco, DocuSign held its Momentum conference at the St. Francis hotel. The conference, built around the eSignature and process-management company, is aptly named. Momentum really was in evidence all over the place.

Earnings Flashback: Since Reporting Quarterly Results 2 Weeks Ago Comcast Is Up 1.9% (CMCSA)

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:34:00 -0400

UPDATE 1-'Star Trek' sequel tops weekend box office in North America

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:25:48 -0400

May 19 (Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada.

The top films at the North American box office

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:12:51 -0400

May 19 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three-day weekend starting May 17, led by "Star Trek Into Darkness" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Star Trek Into Darkness.............$ 70.6 million 2 (1) Iron Man 3..........................$ 35.2 million 3 (2) The Great Gatsby....................$ 23.4 million 4 (3) Pain & Gain.........................$ 3.1 million 5 (5) The Croods................

(XLK) Stock Market News for May 17, 2013 – Market News

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:51:49 -0400

Benchmarks ended their streak of gains after the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San...

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DIRECTV (DTV) Might be Interested in Buying Hulu - Bloomberg

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:51 -0400

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Get on Disney World Rides Faster - Hire the Handicapped

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:39 -0400

Some stuff you just can’t make up.

The New York Post ran a story Tuesday about wealthy Manhattan moms who are escaping the long lines at The Walt Disney Co.’s (NASDAQ: DIS) Disney World by hiring disabled people to pose as family members.

The Post story said rich

Comcast and Other Wireless Stocks Worth a Look Now

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:09:28 -0400

In the just released report on the results of an analysis of first-quarter earnings from communication and wireless stocks, Oppenheimer analysts suggest that social networking, mobile video and online gaming will continue to boost the growth of wireless data and cloud services providers.

The three top picks from the Oppenheimer list

NASDAQ Decliners Watch List: YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW), Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z), and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Added to Growing Stock Report's NASDAQ Decliners Watch List.

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:19:15 -0400

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2013 -- Growing Stock Report expands its NASDAQ Decliners Weekly Watch List adding YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW), Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z), and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

ESPN wins exclusive U.S. Open tennis rights in 11-year deal

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:52 -0400

May 16 (Reuters) - Walt Disney's ESPN sports juggernaut said it signed an 11-year contract to exclusively show all rounds of the U.S. Open tennis tournament on its channels in North and South America, giving it coverage of the sport's four major tournaments.

Espionage, comedy veterans touted for upcoming U.S. TV season

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:50 -0400

NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - The big four U.S. broadcast networks, in need of new TV hits to turn around slumping ratings, are betting espionage programs and old comedy stars will convince advertisers to spend about $9 billion during the so-called upfront selling season.

Comedian Meyers to stay at NBC's 'SNL' ahead of 'Late Night' gig

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:00:34 -0400

May 16 (Reuters) - "Saturday Night Live" cast member Seth Meyers said on Thursday that he will stay on at the NBC live television comedy show until the end of the year, before he begins hosting the network's "Late Night" talk show in February 2014.

Wall Street Whale Watching

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:36:09 -0400

Major hedge fund managers and investment gurus are required to notify the SEC about their investment moves quarter by quarter. Many investors pore over this data in the belief the big fish have special insight into what's working. After all, they became big fish somehow, right?

NASDAQ Decliners Watch List: YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW), Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z), and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Added to Equity Profile Report's NASDAQ Decliners Watch List.

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:08 -0400

Wilmington, DE -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/16/2013 -- Equity Profile Report expands its NASDAQ Decliners Weekly Watch List adding YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW), Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z), and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

Time Warner Cable Looking to Buy Hulu Before Yahoo

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:45 -0400

Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) is interested in acquiring the Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) of television -- AKA Hulu.

According to Bloomberg, discussions are "at an early stage and a transaction isn't certain." Another, unidentified pay-TV company is also interested in acquiring Hulu.

Interestingly, only a portion

Cramer: This Company Is Set for Higher Margins

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:36 -0400

Cisco's earnings report showed an important change for the company as well as the broader economy, CNBC's Jim Cramer said, and investors can expect increased margins from the networking giant.

Netflix (NFLX) Positive as Amazon Inks Expanded Content Deal w/ NBCU

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:02 -0400

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Amazon.com (AMZN), NBCU Enter Expanded Agreement for Prime Instant Video

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33:23 -0400

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RPT-INSIGHT-Dimon has big say over who serves on JPMorgan board

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:23 -0400

May 16 (Reuters) - For years, JPMorgan Chase & Co Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and other executives have hand-picked new directors, in a practice that is now unusual for a major U.S. bank.

Time Warner Cable in Bid to Take Stake in Hulu

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:53:01 -0400