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		<title>(HUM) Attention Shifts to Jobs &#8211; Earnings Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earnings Preview – Week of April 30th The focus this week will be on the labor market, with the April non-farm payroll report coming out on Friday. Many will be hoping that this report will provide confirmation that last month’s disappointment was just a one-off event and the positive trend line of the preceding months is still in place. Jobs aside, we are still in the midst of the first quarter 2012 reporting season, though we have crossed the mid-point of the cycle with about 60% of the results already in. With another 124 S&#38;P 500 companies reporting results in the coming week, we will have results from roughly 84% of the companies by the end of this week. The first quarter earnings season has turned out to be much ]]></description>
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		<title>(DISH) DISH Network Sees Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Services Upgrade</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/11/dish-dish-network-sees-standard-poors-ratings-services-upgrade/98251</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Satellite pay-TV service provider DISN Network Corp. (DISH) recently received a shot on its arm as Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Services (S&#38;P) raised its outlook on the company from Stable to Positive. The reason for this upgrade was the proposed wireless network strategy of DISH Network. At present, S&#38;P rates DISH Network at BB-, which is still three notches below the investment grade territory of the rating agency. Earlier this year, DISH Network acquired 40 MHz S-band wireless spectrum through acquisitions of TerreStar Networks Inc. and DBSD North America Inc. Additionally, the company itself owns a slot of in-high-demand 700 MHz wireless frequency. DISH network has decided to deploy a nationwide ground based 4G LTE wireless network using the satellite airwaves. According, management applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ]]></description>
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		<title>(DISH) DISH Network Gains FCC Confidence</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/02/dish-dish-network-gains-fcc-confidence/96473</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 move initiated by the FCC will benefit DISH Network to deploy mobile broadband network, which in turn, will support smartphone and tablet usage, hence avoiding other inconvenient devices. Moreover, the company will able to offer triple play services (voice, video and internet), which they lacked in their product portfolio. The acquisition of DBSD North America Inc. and TerreStar Networks Inc. for  $2.9 billion has given DISH Network 40 MHz of satellite spectrum. Such massive satellite spectrum portfolio has encouraged them to appeal to the FCC for a waiver in order to set up terrestrial wireless network in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Spectrum: A Wireless Game Changer</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/01/aapl-spectrum-a-wireless-game-changer/96934</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The present wireless market is ready for the incipient boom in the wireless data space with expanding broadband services. Data traffic is growing in leaps and bounds and has more than doubled over the last three years. As a result, U.S. carriers are finding it increasingly difficult to manage rising mobile data traffic. The situation becomes even worse with the growing popularity of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone and Google Inc.’s (GOOG) Android smartphones. Stiff competitive pressure and limited wireless spectrum licenses add to the difficulties. The carriers are in need of additional airwaves to expand their high-speed services and support 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband services. As a result, the wireless industry in 2012 is intent on tapping unused spectrum to expand their capacity. Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), which ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Gets a Blow to Spectrum Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/24/vz-verizon-communications-gets-a-blow-to-spectrum-deal/92523</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Verizon Communications’ (VZ) proposed $3.9 billion purchase of wireless spectrum is facing a major setback. T-Mobile, a unit of Deutsche Telekom, is urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block the deal citing unfair competition. T-Mobile as a strong foe stated that the purchase would lead to concentration of excess spectrum in the hands of Verizon, which is already the largest U.S. mobile service provider with the maximum number of licenses. The deal would also allow the cross selling of each other’s products and services, and raise concerns among some politicians and consumer advocacy groups. In December last year, Verizon proposed to buy wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies, including Comcast (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks for $3.6 billion, and radio-spectrum licenses from the privately ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Earnings Preview: Comcast Corporation</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/15/cmcsa-earnings-preview-comcast-corporation/91667</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 fourth quarter is pegged at 42 cents per share, representing an annualized growth of 24.82%. With respect to earnings surprises over the trailing four quarters, Comcast has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a negative 0.73%. Third Quarter Recap On November 2, 2011, Comcast reported its third quarter 2011 financial results. Total revenue came in at $14,339 million, up 51.1% year over year, and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14,220 million. Both Cable Communications and NBC Universal segments generated solid revenue growth. GAAP net income for the third quarter of ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon to Offer Streaming Services</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/13/vz-verizon-to-offer-streaming-services/91444</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has formed a joint venture with Coinstar Inc. (CSTR) to launch nationwide video rental and online streaming services comparable to those of its rival Netflix Inc. (NFLX). The venture would combine Coinstar&#8217;s Redbox new release DVDs and Blu-ray disc rentals with an on-demand streaming and download service from Verizon. The service is slated to be introduced in the second half of the year. While the financial terms were not disclosed, Verizon will hold a majority 65% stake in the venture while Coinstar own the remaining 35%. The success of both Verizon and Coinstar will depend on the pricing of the video streaming services and the quality offered in the booming subscription video service market. The alliance would strengthen their respective competitive ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) U.S. Telecom: Looking Ahead at 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/03/aapl-u-s-telecom-looking-ahead-at-2012/89424</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The telecommunications industry is growing consistently despite a volatile U.S. economy. This industry is identified as a major driver of economic recovery. Telecommunications is one of the few industries to have seen rapid technological improvement even during the last recession. Given the significance of the telecommunications industry as an infrastructure product, we expect the overall economic dynamics to shift in its favor. We also expect the telecommunications industry to grow faster in 2012 compared with 2011. Invention and Innovation The major thrust for the telecommunications sector is coming from nonstop network inventions by carriers. The introduction of super-fast networks such as HSPA+ and LTE has enabled handset developers and chipset manufacturers to develop innovative products that are compatible with the latest network technologies. Products like Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone, iPADS, ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) U.S. Wireless Telecom Providers Deliver Consistant Growth Story</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/30/vz-u-s-wireless-telecom-providers-deliver-consistant-growth-story/89437</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the sluggish economy and stiff competition, U.S. telecom service providers are delivering consistent growth. These companies are innovating products and services as well as enhancing the existing ones to grow market share. Telecom operators provide Voice Telephony, Data, Internet, Cable and Satellite Television services through either wireless or wireline networks. Future growth of the telecom industry depends on the wireless segment as subscribers are discontinuing landlines and moving quickly to wireless connections. We expect wireless services to grow at a larger pace and account for 46% of the industry&#8217;s revenues in 2013, up from the current 42%. The carriers are rapidly entering into the cloud computing business due to increased competition and changing consumer habits. Cloud computing is now a business prerequisite that is high in demand. The global ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Communications in Spectrum Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/24/vz-verizon-communications-and-cox-communications-in-spectrum-deal/88899</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile services provider Verizon Communications (VZ) plans to buy radio-spectrum licenses from the privately held cable operator Cox Communications Inc. The deal is awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Verizon is progressing fast to acquire more spectrum licenses in order to support its video content and other data services in the rapidly growing smartphone market. The demand for Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone 4 and 4S is also gaining traction. We believe the purchase of new spectrum will boost Verizon’s capacity to offer services at a much higher speed, thereby driving data revenues. Verizon would acquire the 20 MHz Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) licenses covering 28 million Americans in cities including Boston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Florida, Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas for $315 million. Verizon and ]]></description>
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		<title>(CBS) CBS Corporation Extends NFL Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/cbs-cbs-corporation-extends-nfl-deal/88691</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CBS Corporation (CBS) recently announced that it has extended its broadcast rights deal with the National Football League (NFL) for nine more years. However, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The newly announced deal will extend CBS Corporation’s existing deal to 2022. The current deal was scheduled to end in 2013. According to the pact, CBS Sports will remain the broadcaster of the NFL&#8217;s American Football Conference (AFC). Moreover, CBS will also broadcast games from the National Football Conference (NFC). As part of NFL&#8217;s expanded &#8220;flexible scheduling”, CBS Corporation for the first time, will broadcast AFC and NFC matches in the same season. Is the Deal Financially Viable? Though the financial terms were not disclosed, we believe that the new contract, commencing in 2014, will mark a ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Emphasizing Small Mid-Sized Business Segment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/cmcsa-comcast-emphasizing-small-mid-sized-business-segment/88336</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/cmcsa-comcast-emphasizing-small-mid-sized-business-segment/88336#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 to offer the services in most of its point-of-presences by the end of 2011. The U.S. telecom giants are gradually expanding their fiber-optic pay-TV services. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) with FiOS network and AT&#38;T Inc. (T) with U-Verse network have transformed the entertainment, information, and communications market into a highly competitive one. To counter competition, Comcast has decided to target the SMB segment, so far a core market of telecom service providers. Using its vast network of fiber optic, the metro Ethernet service of Comcast offers faster and cheaper Internet access to business enterprises than ]]></description>
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		<title>(SIRI) SIRIUS XM Analyst Upgrades Shares to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/siri-sirius-xm-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-outperform/88289</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/siri-sirius-xm-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-outperform/88289#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.(SIRI), the largest broadcast radio service provider in the U.S. and the second largest entertainment subscription service provider after Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), declared excellent financial results for the third quarter of 2011. The company generated record high revenues, adjusted EBITDA and massive net subscriber additions. Management also reiterated its previously set target of net subscriber additions for fiscal 2011. SIRIUS XM recently launched SIRIUS XM 2.0 product suite in the retail channel. SIRIUS XM 2.0 includes WiFi, Bluetooth, Internet, and will expand its existing bandwidth by 25%. It also features time shifting, replay, pause, rewind facilities and can be upgraded to higher versions. SIRIUS XM 2.0 will enhance the audio content line up of the company with new channels. Moreover, the company has plans to launch an ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Wireless and AT&amp;T Wireless to Form Duopoly in Telecom?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-wireless-and-att-wireless-to-form-duopoly-in-telecom/88204</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-wireless-and-att-wireless-to-form-duopoly-in-telecom/88204#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Competition sometimes creates strange bed fellows. Last week, this proverb was proved when Verizon Wireless entered into a spectrum purchase and products resell deal with SpectrumCo. Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communicatons Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group plc. (VOD), and SpectrumCo, a consortium of U.S cable giants Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), and Bright House Networks, are arch rivals. But most importantly, does this deal has the ability to transform the U.S. telecom market structure into a duopoly, especially when FCC and Department of Justice are raising several questions regarding the proposed merger of AT&#38;T Inc. (T) with T-Mobile USA. A Duopoly in Disguise   Major concern for the U.S. regulators regarding the proposed AT&#38;T and T-Mobile merger is that this deal may ultimately result ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications and Leap Wireless Swap Spectrum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-communications-and-leap-wireless-swap-spectrum/88171</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-communications-and-leap-wireless-swap-spectrum/88171#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has entered into a deal to swap its wireless airwaves with the low-cost wireless service provider Leap Wireless (LEAP). Verizon is moving quickly to acquire more spectrum licenses to support its video content and other data services in its rapidly growing smartphone market. The demand for Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone 4 and 4S is also gaining traction. We believe the purchase of new spectrum will boost Verizon’s capacity to offer services at a much-higher speed, thereby boosting data revenues. The swap deal would enable Verzion to acquire 23 PCS licenses and 13 Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) licenses across the U.S. for $204 million. The swap deal comes within a week of the announcement that Verizon will buy wireless spectrum from a ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) The Going May Get Tough in Wireless</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/t-the-going-may-get-tough-in-wireless/88075</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/t-the-going-may-get-tough-in-wireless/88075#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We believe that the wireless majors, AT&#38;T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ) may be lulled by the proverbial calm before the possible storm. While these giants remain eminently solid, yet their outlook is opaque. Also, issues such as huge capital costs, uncertain returns on investment, high penetration rates and churn (customer switch) rates provide continued room for concern. Furthermore, the proposed $39 billion merger between AT&#38;T and T-Mobile USA to create the largest mobile phone entity shows increased chances of failure rather than success. The deal is under regulatory attack even as AT&#38;T is seeking to divest substantial assets to salvage the takeover. Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), although much smaller than the majors, is capable of engaging in aggressive price warfare. Also, calling plans are being treated as commodities. One ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Buying Wireless Spectrum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/vz-verizon-communications-buying-wireless-spectrum/88073</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has agreed to buy wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies, including Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks. Verizon will acquire 122 radio (or Advanced Wireless Service) spectrum licenses covering 259 million Americans for $3.6 billion. The company will buy $2.3 billion wireless spectrum from the country’s largest cable provider, $1.1 billion from Time Warner Cable and $0.2 billion from Bright House. Nevertheless, the acquisition is currently under review by the Hart-Scott Rodino Act. It is also pending customary clearances from the Federal Communications Commission. The deal is expected to close in the middle of the next year. If approved, Verizon and cable operators would be able to market and sell each other’s products and ]]></description>
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		<title>(GE) General Electric Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares &#8211; Analysis</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/ge-general-electric-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-analysis/87737</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/ge-general-electric-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-analysis/87737#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain a Neutral rating on General Electric Company (GE), since the shares appear to be fairly valued. While the 10.8 multiple to our earnings estimate for 2011 represents a 37% discount to the peer group, we believe the valuation is justified by GE’s weaker earnings power. The energy business is expected to drive long-term growth for General Electric, as global demand for alternative energy production will continue to increase. The company had an order growth of 15% in the last reported quarter, primarily driven by demand for energy equipment. Aviation is another bright spot, with the rebound in commercial air traffic driving demand for GE’s new age jet engines. The jet engines are in high demand among the leading aircraft manufacturers, particularly Boeing (BA). However, the Industrial business and ]]></description>
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		<title>(DTV) DIRECTV Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/29/dtv-directv-analyst-remains-neutral-on-shares/87687</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DIRECTV (DTV), the largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., reported excellent third quarter 2011 financial results, where both earnings per share (EPS) and total revenue beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates. The solid result was mainly attributable to double-digit growth in the top line, significant margin expansion and record net customer additions. DIRECTV continues to add new customers compared to other large pay-TV operators like Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (TWC), and Cablevision Systems Corporation (CVC), who are sequentially losing basic video customers. Such consistent performance from DIRECTV is mainly attributable to customer screening, target marketing, innovative product developments, avoiding disputes with content manufacturers and most importantly the popularity of its NFL Sunday Ticket promotion, which drove subscriber addition of 327,000 in the U.S. during the quarter. DIRECTV with ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Third Quarter 2011 Earning Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/23/cmcsa-comcast-third-quarter-2011-earning-scorecard/87311</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/23/cmcsa-comcast-third-quarter-2011-earning-scorecard/87311#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) delivered disappointing third quarter 2011 results. The company suffered huge video subscriber losses, which in turn affected the company’s performance in the reported quarter. Third Quarter Highlights Total revenue in the third quarter of 2011 came in at $14,339 million, up 51.1% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14,220 million. Both Cable Communications and NBC Universal segments contributed to the solid revenue growth. GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $908 million or 33 cents per share compared with $867 million or 31 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. However, quarterly EPS of 33 cents was significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents. This was primarily attributable to higher interest charges and taxes along with a ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) Telecom Stock Outlook &#8211; November 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/08/t-telecom-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/86654</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/08/t-telecom-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/86654#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telecommunications industry is witnessing consistent growth despite experiencing a sluggish U.S. economy. Most of the large national telecom service providers together with the regional prepaid telecom operators generated net subscriber addition in the third quarter of 2011. In the last couple of years, capital spending constraints among telecom operators due to severe recessionary conditions were the main hindrance to the industry’s growth. However, with the economic recovery in progress, albeit a slow pace, telecom service providers are gradually expanding their network coverage on the back of significant subscriber growth. The telecommunications industry is a major driver of global economic recovery. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive and keenly contested industry. In addition, emergence ]]></description>
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		<title>(DTV) DIRECTV Offers NFL to Lift Viewership</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/dtv-directv-offers-nfl-to-lift-viewership/82901</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a strategic decision, DIRECTV (DTV), the largest satellite TV service provider in the U.S., has decided to stream its NFL (National Football League) Sunday Ticket TV package on the Internet. The company is trying to expand the viewership of football games by broadcasting it online. Subscribers can now watch NFL matches via Sony Corp.’s (SNE) PlayStation 3 videogame console, laptops/PCs, and other high-end mobile devices such as Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone. The existing DIRECTV subscribers need to pay $50 per annum extra to get this streaming facility. Non-subscribers of DIRECTV can also enjoy this facility by paying $340 per annum. NFL Sunday Ticket is an in-demand TV package in the U.S. and is one of the most prestigious premier-tier programs offered by DIRECTV. The company will incur an estimated ]]></description>
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		<title>(DTV) DIRECTV Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/28/dtv-directv-analyst-maintains-neutral-rating/81854</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DIRECTV (DTV) declared excellent financial results for the second quarter of 2011. These solid results were the combined effect of a double-digit growth of the top line and solid margin and ARPU expansion. The company is reaping the benefits of affluent quality subscribers, who are willing to pay for DIRECTV’s premium services and programs, which are pricier.  DIRECTV remains one of the few pay-TV service providers that are still generating video subscriber growth. However, net subscriber growth rate suffered a major setback in the U.S. in the recent times. This was primarily attributable to ongoing U.S. economic volatility and increasing competitive threat from telecom giants, who entered into the pay-TV services supported by their strong fiber-based network. Meanwhile, the Latin American operation continues to flourish and will remain strong in ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Company News for August 4, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/04/cmcsa-company-news-for-august-4-2011-corporate-summary/80625</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/04/cmcsa-company-news-for-august-4-2011-corporate-summary/80625#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Spectra Energy (NYSE:SE) posted Q2 EPS of $0.42, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.40 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 11.8% year-over-year to $1.19 billion, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.204 billion •    Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported Q2 EPS of $0.42, ex-items, marginally higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 51% year-over-year to $14.3 billion, beating consensus estimates of $13.773 billion •    Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) posted adjusted Q2 EPS of $0.60, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 10.2% year-over-year to $7.03 billion, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.788 billion •    Marsh &#38; McLennan Cos. (NYSE:MMC) reported Q2 EPS of $0.50, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.48 per ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Viacom Gets &#8216;Transformers&#8217; Boost</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/05/cmcsa-viacom-gets-transformers-boost/78326</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Viacom Inc’s (VIA.B) film division Paramount Picture is set to rock the Hollywood box office this summer with its latest release &#8220;Transformers: Dark of the Moon&#8221;. The movie has already grossed a whopping $416 million worldwide despite poor reviews from critics. However, the film is placed in the third position among the all time best opening weekend with collections of $372.1 million just behind Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ($394 million) and Spider-Man 3 ($381.6 million). The company’s successful movie franchise “Transformers” has already amassed a total $1.5 billion from its earlier two releases and is expected to touch the $2.5 billion mark going forward, thus bolstering its theatrical revenue business. It was also announced that DVDs and Blu-ray Discs of this massively popular flick will be released in ]]></description>
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		<title>(NVTL) Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Thriving</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/nvtl-mobile-wi-fi-hotspot-thriving/78002</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mobile Wi-Fi hotspot market is expected to become a multi-billion USD opportunity within the next few years. Wi-Fi connectivity is likely to become a huge opportunity for communications service providers. Several industry sources predicted that Wi-Fi enabled wireless devices like phone, computer, and consumer electronics may cross one billion by 2012. In addition to retail consumers, the business enterprises are likely to become major contributor for the growth of mobile Wi-Fi hotspot. The mobile Wi-Fi hotspot becomes widely acceptable in the market once Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL) launched its legendary MiFi line of Intelligent Mobile Hotspots in December 2008. MiFi is an ultra-portable wireless device, creating an environment of high-speed internet connectivity that can be easily shared by multiple users using up to five Wi-Fi devices. From October 28, ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) Telecommunications Stock Outlook &#8211; June 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/25/t-telecommunications-stock-outlook-june-2011-industry-outlook/77467</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telecommunications is one of the very few industries that witnessed massive technological improvement during the recession. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive and keenly contested industry. The telecommunications industry is identified as a major driver of the global economic recovery. The world economy is currently going through a recovery phase. The momentum is expected to remain strong in 2011. Several industry researchers have predicted that 2011 may witness telecommunications spending even more than the pre-recession periods. In the last few years, capital spending constraints among telecom operators due to severe recessionary conditions were the main hindrance to growth of this industry. However, with the economic recovery underway, large telecom service providers are gradually ]]></description>
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		<title>(TWC) Will TV on Tablets Become a Reality</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/23/twc-will-tv-on-tablets-become-a-reality/77233</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watching TV programs on tablets may become a reality. From last March, the entertainment industry is witnessing a new legal battle between cable operators and cable channels once Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) introduced a new application to stream TV programs on the Apple Inc. (AAPL) developed iPADs. Therefore, any subscriber can watch the TV programs just by downloading the application on iPAD. As soon as Time Warner Cable introduced this innovative application, Viacom Inc. (VIA.B) was the first among several content developers to protest. The company argued that it has given right to Time Warner Cable to air its program on television and not to watch from any other devices. Viacom filed a lawsuit in April 7, 2011 claiming that Time Warner Cable broke its existing agreement and violated ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Emphasizing Small Business Segment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/cmcsa-comcast-emphasizing-small-business-segment/76917</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is aggressively exploiting small and mid-sized (SMB) business opportunities. The largest cable MSO in the U.S. is currently offering metro Ethernet services in 20 major U.S. markets and is expected to offer the services in most of its point-of-presences by the end of 2011. Leveraging on the DOCSIS 3.0 platform, Comcast offers various tier of business-class wideband services that provide a bandwidth pool of 1 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps. Using its vast network of fiber optic, the metro Ethernet service of Comcast offers faster and cheaper Internet access to business enterprises than the traditional T1, ATM, and Frame Relay services offered by the telecom operators. Comcast has launched four types of metro Ethernet services (1) point-to-point Ethernet Private Line (2) point-to-multipoint Ethernet Virtual ]]></description>
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		<title>(TWC) Time Warner Partners with Motorola Mobility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/19/twc-time-warner-partners-with-motorola-mobility/76695</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:27:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) is partnering with Motorola Mobility, Inc. (MMI) to offer high-quality video delivery services to its subscribers by creating a video gateway platform. Motorola&#8217;s DCX3600M Video Gateway service offers such premium services by converting the MPEG-2 files into MPEG-4 files so that it can easily be delivered to tablets and smartphones, where subscribers will enjoy watching these high quality video files. Motorola’s DCX3600M Video Gateway enables unlimited sharing of photos, videos and other content with similar devices through a wireless IP home network. With this new offering, viewers just need to choose whether they want to watch their favorite shows on tablet or smartphone. Moreover, with the increased roll out of 3G/LTE networks, the demand for HD quality telecasts is expected to increase. So companies with ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Brings Skype on TV</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/cmcsa-comcast-brings-skype-on-tv/76309</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) announced a pathbreaking value-added service to its customers. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Skype Ltd. to offer its subscribers high-definition (HD) video chat from their TV sets. Comcast will provide a special kit including Skype software, an HD video camera, an adaptor box, and a remote control with keyboard. Using these accessories, a Comcast subscriber will be able to make or receive video or audio calls and text messages with other Skype user or any Skype-compatible devices, such as PCs, smartphones and tablets. Comcast customers will be able to make Skype calls and instant messages while watching TV. Subscribers can import their friends list from Facebook, Outlook, Gmail, and smartphone contract list to their respective Comcast address book. They can find these names ]]></description>
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		<title>(TWC) Time Warner Cable Plans Inorganic Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/15/twc-time-warner-cable-plans-inorganic-growth/76254</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), the second-largest cable operator in the U.S. after Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), is planning to acquire cable operation from NewWave Communications. The transaction is expected to cost Time Warner $260 million and will be closed by the end of 2011, subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition will help the company in two ways. First, it will allow Time Warner to expand its footprint to non-urban areas where NewWave mainly operates. Second, Time Warner will cumulate 70,000 basic cable customers, 42,000 Internet users and 26,000 telecom subscribers of NewWave Communications. The urban areas are becoming highly competitive as big telecom giants like Verizon Wireless Communication (VZ) and AT&#38;T, Inc (T) are offering cable services through Fiber to the Node (FTTN) or Fiber to the Premises (FTTP) communications ]]></description>
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		<title>(DTV) DIRECTV Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/22/dtv-directv-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/74602</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/22/dtv-directv-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/74602#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 04:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on DIRECTV (DTV). The company declared excellent financial results for the first quarter of 2011. These solid results were the combined effect of a double-digit growth of the top line, significant margin and ARPU expansion, and better-than-expected net customer addition. Management’s strategy to target high-end customers paid-off nicely as the demand for the company’s HD channels and digital-video recording services sky rocketed in the reported quarter. DIRECTV remains one of the few pay-TV service providers that are still generating commendable video subscriber growth. DIRECTV is reaping the benefit of affluent quality subscribers, who are willing to pay for the company’s costly premium services and programs with low churn rate.In the first quarter of 2011, DIRECTV added 184,000 net subscribers in the U.S. and 427,000 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast 2011 First Quarter Outperforms</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/05/cmcsa-comcast-2011-first-quarter-outperforms/73248</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/05/cmcsa-comcast-2011-first-quarter-outperforms/73248#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 15:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) reported excellent first-quarter 2011 financial results, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This fabulous performance was the combined effect of higher broadband subscribers’ addition and increased advertising revenue from NBC Universal, of which Comcast acquired a controlling stake in January 2011. Advertising revenue at NBC Universal’s cable networks increased 14% to $769 million together with 8% increase in advertising revenue of NBC Entertainment to $910 million. EPS GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $943 million or 34 cents per share compared with a net income of $866 million or 31 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted (excluding special items) EPS in the reported quarter was 36 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 35 cents. Revenue The first quarter of 2011 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Corporation Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/cmcsa-comcast-corporation-earnings-preview/72940</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is slated to release its first quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, May 2, 2011, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is pegged at 35 cents per share, representing an annualized growth of 13.21%. With respect to earnings surprises over the trailing four quarters, Comcast has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a positive 4.85%, implying that the company has outdone the Zacks Consensus Estimate by the same magnitude over the last four quarters. Fourth Quarter Recap On February 16, 2011, Comcast reported its fourth quarter 2011 financial results. GAAP net income for the fourth quarter 2010 was $1,018 million or 36 cents per share, compared with $955 million or 33 cents ]]></description>
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		<title>(SIRI) SIRIUS XM Radio Meets Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/siri-sirius-xm-radio-meets-earnings-estimates/73003</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/siri-sirius-xm-radio-meets-earnings-estimates/73003#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) declared its financial results for the first quarter of 2011 that barely met the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Quarterly GAAP net income was $78.1 million or 1 cent per share compared with a net income of $41.6 million or 1 cent per share in the prior-year quarter. First quarter EPS of 1 cent was exactly in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Quarterly total revenue of $723.8 million was an improvement of 9% year over year, and slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $726 million. The year-over-year revenue growth was primarily attributable to an increase in the subscriber base, higher sale of &#8220;Best of&#8221; programming, and rate increases to the company&#8217;s multi-subscription and Internet packages. Quarterly total operating expenses were $559.7 million compared with $538.6 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Signs A Deal With Microsoft</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/cmcsa-comcast-signs-a-deal-with-microsoft/71183</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest cable MSO (multi-service operator) in the U.S, Comcast Corporation’s (CMCSA) subsidiary, the Platform recently entered into a contract with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT). As per the deal, Microsoft&#8217;s PlayReady digital rights management (DRM) and Internet Information Services (IIS) Smooth Streaming technologies will be integrated with the Platform&#8217;s video management system. Comcast’s Xfinity TV service will be the first to use this new streaming service for their subscribers. It will support smooth streaming of videos on iPads and Android-based tablets. thePlatform mainly delivers video and audio content over the Internet. The main advantage of PlayReady DRM is that it supports non-Microsoft technology platforms. Integration of DRD will also allow controlled usage of copyrighted material by end users. In the age of smartphones and tablets, people enjoy watching television anywhere they ]]></description>
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		<title>(S) Sprint-Nextel Hires Joseph J. Euteneuer as its Chief Financial Officer</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/09/s-sprint-nextel-hires-joseph-j-euteneuer-as-its-chief-financial-officer/70693</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) announced the joining of Joseph J. Euteneuer as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Euteneuer replaces Bob Brust who is retiring from Sprint. Before joining Sprint, Euteneuer was the financial chief at Qwest Communication, which was acquired by CenturyLink Inc. (CTL) a few days back. Prior to Qwest, Euteneuer also held the post of CFO at XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., which merged with Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Various managerial posts at Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) and its subsidiary, Broadnet Europe are also prominent in Euteneuer’s career. Sprint had hired Euteneuer in late 2010 but agreed to his joining only after Qwest merged with CenturyLink. We believe Sprint is pinning its hopes on the experience and expertise of its new CFO to return to profitability by gaining market ]]></description>
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		<title>(TWC) Time Warner Cable Announces They Will Fight Lawsuit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/09/twc-time-warner-cable-announces-they-will-fight-lawsuit/71066</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/09/twc-time-warner-cable-announces-they-will-fight-lawsuit/71066#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), the second-largest cable operator in the U.S. recently got involved in a legal tussle with a leading entertainment company Viacom (VIA) regarding the streaming of cable TV shows on iPad. It all started last month, when Time Warner Cable launched a new application that allowed cable television streaming for its subscribers on the iPad while at home. But few media entertainment companies like Discovery Communications Inc.(DISCA), News Corp.&#8217;s (NWSA) Fox Cable and Viacom objected to this application and demanded extra fees from the company. According to these media companies, Time Warner Cable is violating the programme distribution rights by streaming their channels on iPads. These companies have asked Time Warner Cable to remove their channels from the iPad tablets, while Viacom went a bit further ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) Telecom Industry Outlook &#8211; March 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/29/t-telecom-industry-outlook-march-2011-industry-outlook/70172</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 22:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world economy is currently going through a recovery phase. The momentum is expected to remain strong in 2011. The Telecommunications Industry is identified as a major driver of the global economic recovery. Capital spending constraints among telecom operators due to severe recessionary conditions were the main hindrance to the growth of this industry. However, with the economic recovery in full swing, large telecom service providers are gradually expanding their network coverage on the back of significant subscriber growth. The telecommunications industry encompasses a lot of technology-related businesses. Besides the legacy local and long-distance wireline phone services, telecommunications industry also includes wireless communications, Internet services, fiber optics networks, cable TV networks and commercial satellite communications. Key Attribute We believe that the overall economic dynamics may shift in favor of telecommunications ]]></description>
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		<title>(SIRI) SIRIUS XM Sued by Star Act Howard Stern Over Performance-Based Stock Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/25/siri-sirius-xm-sued-by-star-act-howard-stern-over-performance-based-stock-awards/69665</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Satellite radio service provider SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) is facing a lawsuit from none other than its star performer Howard Stern. Recently, Mr. Stern has complained that SIRIUS XM failed to pay him stock awards that it granted based on a specific subscriber growth target. According to the SIRIUS XM management, the company was “surprised and disappointed by the lawsuit.” Immensely popular radio-jockey Howard Stern hosts talk-show in SIRIUS XM. Many analysts considered the performance of Howard Stern as one of the primary reasons for the company’s gradual recovery in the last couple of years when it was facing bankruptcy threat due to severe recession. Stern’s earlier contract with SIRIUS XM was of $500 million for 5 years and was concluded in December 31, 2010. On December 9, 2010, ]]></description>
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		<title>(TIVO) TiVo Issues Convertible Senior Notes Worth $120 Million</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/13/tivo-tivo-issues-convertible-senior-notes-worth-120-million/68449</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/13/tivo-tivo-issues-convertible-senior-notes-worth-120-million/68449#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TiVo Inc. (TIVO) is offering Convertible Senior Notes worth $120.0 million in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers as per Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The Senior Notes will mature in 2016. TiVo also expects to grant an over allotment option of purchasing up to an additional $18.0 million of aggregate principal amount to its initial buyers. The issued notes will be convertible into the company’s common stock at the option of the buyers. However, the interest rate, conversion rate and offer price are yet to be determined, subject to negotiation between the company and the initial buyers. Funding of intellectual property litigations was one of the primary reasons for raising the cash. TiVo is entangled in various legal battles against large companies such as Echostar ]]></description>
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		<title>(TIVO) TiVo Increases Convertible Senior Note Debt Issue</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/11/tivo-tivo-increases-convertible-senior-note-debt-issue/68555</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TiVo Inc. (TIVO) increased the debt issuance in the form of Convertible Senior Notes from $120.0 million, as announced earlier, to $150.0 million with a semi-annual interest rate of 4.0% per year. The Senior Notes, expected to mature in 2016, will be available in a private placement to qualified institutional investors as per Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. For its initial buyers, TiVo has approved a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million, up from $18.0 million as announced earlier, of aggregate principal amount of notes to cover over allotment. The offering will close on March 10, 2011. The issued notes will be convertible into the company’s common stock at the option of the buyers at an initial conversion rate of 89.6359 shares per ]]></description>
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		<title>(DISH) Dish Network Beats Quarterly Report Estimates &#8211; Loses Subscribers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/dish-dish-network-beats-quarterly-report-estimates-loses-subscribers/67527</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DISH Network Inc. (DISH) declared fourth quarter of 2010 financial results today that outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Quarterly GAAP net income was $252 million or 56 cents per share compared with a net income of $179 million or 40 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. EPS of 56 cents in the fourth quarter of 2010 was well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents. Quarterly total revenue increased 8.2% to $3,210 million, from $2,960 million in the year-ago period. This was mainly due to an increase in subscriber related revenue. This was also above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,193 million. However, DISH Network lost 156,000 net subscribers during the reported quarter, which reduced its total subscriber base to 14.133 million at the end of 2010. This ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Beats The Street &#8211; Announces Dividend Increase</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/18/cmcsa-comcast-beats-the-street-announces-dividend-increase/67068</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) reported excellent fourth quarter 2010 financial results, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. In a significant drive to raise its shareholders’ wealth, the board of directors has raised the annualized dividend rate by 19% to 45 cents per share. Additionally, the board of Comcast declared its intention to speed up the share buy-back program and may repurchase the remaining $2.1 billion share under the existing authorization by the end of 2011. This will be an increase of 75% year over year. Earnings per share (EPS) GAAP net income for the fourth quarter 2010 was $1,018 million or 36 cents per share compared with $955 million or 33 cents per share reported in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EPS in the reported quarter was 35 cents, which was well ]]></description>
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		<title>(APD) Company News for February 17, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/17/apd-company-news-for-february-17-2011-corporate-summary/67160</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported Q4 net income of $0.36 per share, slightly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.34 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 7.2% year-over-year to $9.72 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.555 billion • OfficeMax (NYSE:OMX) reported Q4 EPS of $0.16, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. Revenues for the quarter fell 2.4% year-over-year to $1.77 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.787 billion • Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) reported Q4 EPS of $0.53 cents, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 cents. Revenue totaled $15.69 billion ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15.49 billion. • According to  Bloomberg,  Air Products &#38; Chemicals (NYSE:APD) dropped its $5.9 billion hostile bid for Airgas (NYSE:ARG) after a Delaware judge upheld the company’s main ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Stock Market News for February 17, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/17/anf-stock-market-news-for-february-17-2011-market-news/67161</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Family Dollar Stores Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Frontier Oil Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets ended in the green after optimistic news about the economy from the Fed lifted the mood of investors. Earlier in the day, news of strong earnings and deals sent the markets higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to 12,228.17. 23 out of 30 stocks of the blue chip index rose with JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) gaining 2.39% to close at $47.94, making it one of the highest gainers of the Dow. The Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s 500 Index increased 0.63% to 1,336.32. Energy and natural resources companies were the best performers for the index. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.76% to close at 2,825.56. On the New York Stock Exchange, breadth of the market was positively biased as for every 1 stock that fell, nearly 3 stocks ended in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMCSA) Comcast Fourth Quarter 2010 Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/16/cmcsa-comcast-fourth-quarter-2010-earnings-preview/67022</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2010 results on Wednesday, February 16 before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is 32 cents per share, representing annualized growth of 11.13%. With respect to earnings surprise, over the trailing four quarters, Comcast has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for all four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a positive 5.14%, implying that the company has outdone the Zacks Consensus Estimate by the same magnitude over the last four quarters. Third-Quarter Performance On October 27, 2010, Comcast reported its third quarter fiscal 2010 results. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) in the reported quarter were 32 cents compared with 28 cents in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EPS surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 ]]></description>
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		<title>(SIRI) SIRIUS XM Radio Posts Mixed Fourth Quarter Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/15/siri-sirius-xm-radio-posts-mixed-fourth-quarter-results/66986</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Broadcasting - Radio]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) declared its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2010. Quarterly GAAP net loss was $81.5 million or 2 cents per share compared with a net income of $11.8 million or break-even in the prior-year quarter. However, fourth quarter adjusted (excluding special items) EPS of 2 cents was ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of break-even. Quarterly total revenue of $735.9 million was an improvement of 8.8% year over year, but was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $744 million. The year-over-year revenue growth was primarily attributable to an increase in subscriber base, higher sale of &#8220;Best of&#8221; programming, and rate increases to the company&#8217;s multi-subscription and Internet packages. Quarterly total operating expenses were $664.3 million compared with $592.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating ]]></description>
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		<title>(NFLX) Netflix Changes Hollywood&#8217;s Business Models</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/15/nflx-netflix-changes-hollywoods-business-models/66966</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Hollywood’s traditional business model is in a state of flux. That much is evident in the closed, and closing, stores of bankrupt Blockbuster (PINK: BLOAQ). The DVD rental chain used to pay movie studios hundreds of millions of dollars a year for their films. But that source of revenue is now gone with the wind thanks to Blockbuster’s inability to adapt. Other companies have stepped in to do what it refused to though. And they’re doing rather well for themselves these days. These companies offer different ways to rent or buy movies that Blockbuster couldn’t or wouldn’t. And now it’s open season to see which company will go the distance. The Netflix Model Several different models have emerged over the ]]></description>
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