CBS shifts schedule to boost ratings for 'Extant'
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - Tue Jul 29, 3:38PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — "Extant" is getting a kick-start from CBS to try to improve its ratings less than a month into its run.
Nielsen's top prime-time programs for July 21-27
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Jul 29, 3:31PM CDT
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for July 21-27. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
NFL Absolutely Owns August Television
at The Street - Tue Jul 29, 7:30AM CDT
The NFL preseason kicks off with Sunday's Hall of Fame game, but even those early matchups get bigger ratings than anything else networks can offer.
Will Gotham Be the Superhero to Save Fox's Falling Ratings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 25, 4:30PM CDT
Fox is witnessing declining prime time ratings and expects its new show Gotham to turnaround things.
Critical Alerts For Organovo, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, CBS, Wynn Resorts and Sanofi Released By InvestorsObserver
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 25, 8:31AM CDT
InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ONVO, REGN, CBS, WYNN, and SNY.
Disney and CBS Can't Keep Up with Comcast!
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 25, 8:10AM CDT
Source: Comcast Before the market opened on July 22, Comcast , the world's largest cable operator, reported revenue and earnings for the second quarter of its 2014 fiscal year. In spite of missing on the top line, management's announcement that...
Time Warner Would Be Crazy Like a Fox to Sell HBO
at The Street - Thu Jul 24, 10:25AM CDT
If Time Warner sells HBO, Turner and Warner Brothers to 21st Century Fox they would sell CNN, Headline News and TCM to CBS and maybe other assets to other companies.
CBS event marks civil rights anniversary
AP - Thu Jul 24, 9:15AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A CBS News event Thursday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights legislation is both a look back at history and a glimpse into future business opportunities for a broadcast news division.
Will This Price Target Cut Hurt CBS (CBS) Stock Today?
at The Street - Thu Jul 24, 8:12AM CDT
Benchmark lowers its price target for CBS (CBS) to $69 from $73 with a 'buy' rating.
CBS says Colbert keeping CBS' 'Late Show' in NYC
AP - Thu Jul 24, 6:10AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert will not only be following in David Letterman's footsteps, he'll be doing it on the same stage.
Pre-market Media Picks -- CBS Corp., Liberty Global, Charter Communications, DISH Network, and Starz
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 23, 8:00AM CDT
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,456.02, up 0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.36%, to finish the day at 17,113.54, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,983.53, up 0.50%. The gains were broad based as eight out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index ended the day at 535.06, up 0.46%, with the index also advancing 4.65% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS), Liberty Global PLC (NASDAQ: LBTYA), Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), and Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA). Free research on these five companies can be accessed at:
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.70%, CBS Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jul 22, 3:43PM CDT
CBS (NYSE:CBS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $59.25 to a high of $60.76. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.7%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $60.36 on volume of 13.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Jeter, Bauer give Fox a strong week in TV ratings
AP - Tue Jul 22, 3:16PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox can thank Derek Jeter and Jack Bauer for a strong week in the television ratings.
Nielsen's top television programs for July 14-20
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Jul 22, 3:10PM CDT
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for July 14-20. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership.
Watch for Shares of CBS (CBS) to Approach Support at $59.73
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jul 22, 10:14AM CDT
CBS (NYSE:CBS) has opened bearishly below the pivot of $60.75 today and has reached the first level of support at $60.08. Should the shares continue to fall, the support pivots of $59.73 and $58.70 will be of interest.
Netflix Beats on Q2 Earnings, User Base Crosses 50 Million - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 22, 8:34AM CDT
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) reported an impressive second-quarter 2014
TVGN Appoints Debra Wichser Chief Financial Officer
Business Wire - Mon Jul 21, 12:00PM CDT
Debra Wichser has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of TVGN, a CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) partnership. In her new role, effective immediately, she will oversee the cable network's finance and accounting, financial planning and administration, human resources, engineering and operations, and facilities.
CBS Outdoor Buys Bulk of Van Wagner's Billboards
at The Street - Mon Jul 21, 9:20AM CDT
Pays $690 million for 1,100 billboards one week after completing conversion to REIT.
CBS Outdoor to buy billboards from Van Wagner
AP - Mon Jul 21, 7:40AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Outdoor Americas Inc. said Monday that it will buy about 1,100 billboards from rival Van Wagner Communications for $690 million in cash, giving the outdoor advertising company control of more billboards in some of the largest cities around the country.