All Posts Tagged With: "TWC"
(AAPL) U.S. Telecom: Looking Ahead at 2012
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...
3Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) U.S. Wireless Telecom Providers Deliver Consistant Growth Story
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,...
30Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Communications in Spectrum Deal
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...
24Dec2011 | 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 to offer the services in most of its point-of-presences...
9Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless to Form Duopoly in Telecom?
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...
7Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications and Leap Wireless Swap Spectrum
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...
7Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) The Going May Get Tough in Wireless
We believe that the wireless majors, AT&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...
5Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications Buying Wireless Spectrum
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...
5Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTV) DIRECTV Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares
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...
29Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CMCSA) Comcast Third Quarter 2011 Earning Scorecard
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...
23Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTV) DIRECTV Offers NFL to Lift Viewership
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...
11Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(S) Sprint to Expand in Ethernet Market
One of the leading telecom carriers, Sprint (S) announced its plans to expand its Ethernet services to 65 markets, thereby driving growth in its networking business. The company has already made its presence felt in Ethernet business in 40 domestic and 37 international markets. The...
11Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTV) DIRECTV Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating
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...
28Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CBB) Cincinnati Bell Earnings Fall a Penny Short
Telecom services provider Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) has reported second quarter adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and deteriorating 4 cents from the year-ago earnings. Revenues grew 8.5% year over year to $367.5 million in...
22Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AA) Stock Market News for August 16, 2011 – Market News
In what is being termed as the return of “Merger Monday”, an acquisition spree gave a boost to markets which posted its longest rally since early July. Additionally, positive economic news from Japan also brought joy to the markets and helped the Dow record its best three-day...
16Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NVTL) Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Thriving
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...
30Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VIAB) Viacom’s Legal Woes Continue
Viacom(VIAB), the leading entertainment company in U.S. once again got involved in a legal tussle with cable TV distributor Cablevision Systems Corp. (CVC) regarding the streaming of cable TV shows on iPad. It all started earlier this year when Time Warner Cable (TWC) launched...
29Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CBB) Cincinnati Bell to Offer Energy Services
Telecom services provider Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) is entering into a new business arena that allows it to offer energy services to its residential customers through its new subsidiary Cincinnati Bell Energy. Cincinnati Bell inked a partnership deal with Connecticut-based renewable...
28Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Will TV on Tablets Become a Reality
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....
23Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CMCSA) Comcast Emphasizing Small Business Segment
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...
21Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Partners with Motorola Mobility
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’s DCX3600M Video Gateway service offers such premium services by converting the...
19Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Plans Inorganic Growth
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,...
15Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTV) DIRECTV Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares
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...
22May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CMCSA) Comcast Corporation Earnings Preview
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...
3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Announces They Will Fight Lawsuit
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...
9Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Telecommunications Advances Draw Lawyers
The significant growth of telecommunications technologies has converted the field into a happy hunting ground for legal professionals. We have already seen how frequently mobile devices developers and network infrastructure solutions providers are suing each other for patent...
5Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) Dish Network Beats Quarterly Report Estimates – Loses Subscribers
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...
3Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NFLX) Netflix Changes Hollywood’s Business Models
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...
15Feb2011 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Joins Sinclair Broadcast Group to Prevent TV Blackout
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) recently entered into a tentative agreement with Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. (SBGI) to ensure uninterrupted services of Sinclair local TV station affiliates such as FOX and ABC channels to about 4 million Time Warner Cable video customers. The dispute...
18Jan2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WIN) Windstream Communications Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral
We are upgrading our long-term recommendation on Windstream Communication (WIN), the fifth largest local telephone carrier in the U.S., to Neutral from Underperform. We believe the company’s liquidity concerns will be reined in by the growth opportunities ahead. Currently,...
30Dec2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued