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(DISH) Dish Network Corporation Sees Possible Credit Downgrade by Moody’s
Credit rating agency, Moody’s Investors Service has put the U.S. based satellite service provider, Dish Network Corp. (DISH) on review for a possible downgrade. This decision by the agency is in response to DISH’s proposal to...2May2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SNI) Scripps Networks Interactive Expands in Asia
Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI), a pure-play lifestyle cable network company, acquired Singapore-based Asian Food Channel (AFC) for an undisclosed amount. It is believed to be a strategic acquisition by the company to widen...23Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(TWC) Time Warner Cable Reverts to Neutral
We upgrade our recommendation to Neutral on Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), the second largest cable MSO in the U.S., ahead of its first quarter of 2013 financial results. Why the Upgrade? We expect Time...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SJR) Shaw Communications Beats Earnings
Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) declared better financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. GAAP net income from continuing operations was $182 million, up 2.2% year over year. GAAP net earnings per share were 38 cents,...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Remains Neutral
We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on DISH Network Corp. (DISH) backed by the company’s mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Although net income fell below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, revenue...18Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Corporation Again Charged by Fox
DISH Network Corporation’s (DISH) popular hopper device again came under huge criticism as News Corp. (NWSA) owned Fox network appealed before the federal court...26Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(CMCSA) Comcast Upgrades Xfinity TV
Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) recently enhanced its Xfinity TV player application by incorporating content download feature using the Internet. Xfinity TV is the TVEverywhere service of Comcast. So far, the company has offered only content...16Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Exploring Online TV
DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., is currently exploring its opportunities in the over-the-top TV streaming segment. In its recent report, Bloomberg stated that the company is negotiating...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network to Face a Hefty Charge
DISH Network Corp. (DISH) – the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. may face a hefty charge of $2.4 billion from AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX)...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Exploring Online TV
DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., is currently exploring its opportunities in the over-the-top TV streaming segment. In its recent report, Bloomberg stated that the company is negotiating...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network to Launch Satellite Internet
DISH Network Corp.(DISH) – the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., has announced to launch satellite-based broadband service in the rural U.S. market starting from October, this year. DISH Network will become the first...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network to Target Young Crowd
The second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., DISH Network Corp. (DISH), intends to launch an electronic device that would facilitate smooth streaming of live TV shows to its subscribers. Higher penetration...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(TWC) Time Warner Cable to Exit Clearwire Venture
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) has decided to sell its 7.8% stake in Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) for a nationwide WiMAX network. In November 2008, Time Warner Cable acquired...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(TWC) Time Warner Cable and Megacable to Tie up
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) – the second largest cable Multi Service Operator (MSO) in the U.S. is contemplating to tie up with Megacable – a triple play service provider in Mexico, to provide phone service targeting the U.S Hispanic...8Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) Dish Network Encounters a Federal Lawsuit
Dish Network Corp. (DISH) – the second largest satellite TV provider in the U.S. – again seems to get into trouble when the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought litigation against the company for infringing...28Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(TIVO) TiVo Incorporated Earnings Preview
TiVo Inc. (TIVO) is scheduled to release its fiscal second quarter 2013 results after market closes on August 29, 2012. In the run up to the earnings release we do not notice any movement in the analysts’ estimates. Previous...28Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(TIVO) TiVo in New Partnership Deal With Alaska-based Cable Operator General Communications
TiVo Inc. (TIVO) recently announced a partnership with Alaska-based cable operator General Communications Inc. (GNCMA). Under the...22Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VIAB) Viacom Still in Neutral Zone
Viacom Inc. (VIAB) posted disappointing results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Both the top-and bottom-lines fell below the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Advertising revenue (both domestic and international) dropped significantly,...21Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(TWC) Time Warner Cable Earnings Scorecard
Following the second-quarter 2012 earnings announcement on July 19, 2012, most of the analysts covering Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) have made mixed estimate revisions on the stock. The brokers’ outlook is based on good show from...14Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CMCSA) Comcast Fully Takes Over MSNBC
NBC News, part of Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)-owned NBC Universal, bought the remaining 50% stake in news website company MSNBC Digital Network from Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)...13Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network’s Trial Venue Plea Rejected
One of the leading satellite companies in the U.S., DISH Network Corporation’s (DISH) appeal to change the trial venue for the copyright-infringement lawsuits filed against it, by the TV network companies, has been dismissed by...9Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(SJR) Shaw Communications – Bear of the Day
We are downgrading our recommendation on Shaw Communications (SJR) to Underperform ahead of the release of its third quarter-fiscal 2012 financial results. The company continues to lose basic cable TV customers, reflecting that management...21Jun2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VIAB) Viacom Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares
Buoyed by higher revenues, increased margins and continuous share repurchases, Viacom Inc. (VIAB) easily outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. Revenue from the company’s cable network fees...12Jun2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Earnings Scorecard
Following the first quarter earnings announcement on May 3, a mixed sentiment was palpable among the analysts covering DISH Network Corp. (DISH) with regard to estimate revision. We believe that the mixed sentiment stems from stiff...5Jun2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(SNI) Scripps Network Interactive Earnings Scorecard
Following the first quarter earnings announcement on May 3, none of the analysts covering Scripps Network Interactive Inc. (SNI) have revised their estimates. The brokers have retained their estimates based on the belief that the company...20May2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Sees Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services Upgrade
Satellite pay-TV service provider DISN Network Corp. (DISH) recently received a shot on its arm as Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) raised its outlook on the company from Stable to Positive. The reason for this...11Apr2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Gains FCC Confidence
Recently, DISH Network Corp. (DISH) received a favorable ruling from department of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use its existing satellite spectrum of 40MHz for setting up terrestrial wireless network. Such a...2Apr2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CMCSA) Earnings Preview: Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the...15Feb2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(DISH) DISH Network Analysts Remain Neutral on Shares
DISH Network Corp. (DISH) reported third quarter 2011 financial results, where the bottom line exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the top line fell short of the same. Higher revenue was mainly attributable to an increase in...14Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CMCSA) Comcast Emphasizing Small Mid-Sized Business Segment
Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), the largest cable MSO in the U.S., is aggressively exploiting small and mid-sized (SMB) business opportunities. The company is currently providing metro Ethernet services in 20 major U.S. markets and is expected...9Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued