Google's Nexus Play and Amazon's Fire TV Stick: Two New Devices to Help You Ditch Cable
Sam Mattera, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
If you're thinking about ditching cable for Internet video, you're going to need a set-top box. There are plenty to choose from: the Apple TV, the Roku 3, Google 's Chromecast, and Amazon 's Fire TV all do a more than adequate job of...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), AMZN: 299.86 (+3.22), GOOGL: 551.82 (+0.13), AAPL: 109.01 (+0.31), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03)
Did the FCC Just Signal the Death Of Cable?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 08, 9:01AM CST
For years the Federal Communications Commission has operated as if it was owned by the cable television industry. Now FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, who was once a cable lobbyist, has asked the commission to consider a proposal that would disrupt the...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), TWC: 143.60 (-2.78), CMCSA: 55.15 (-0.23), CVC: 18.92 (+0.67)
Where Will Amazon Be in 5 Years?
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 08, 8:00AM CST
Amazon.com has experienced many transformations throughout its 20-year history, going from books to e-commerce, then media, and now the cloud. It's a company that tests the boundaries of innovation, and usually succeeds. But what will Amazon look...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), AMZN: 299.86 (+3.22)
Shares of NFLX Down 15.0% Since Downtrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Nov 07, 4:49PM CST
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for NetFlix (NASDAQ:NFLX) on September 16th, 2014 at $451.87. In approximately 2 months, NetFlix has returned 14.98% as of today's recent price of $384.16.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86)
CBS to Launch Standalone Showtime Streaming Service - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 07, 1:37PM CST
CBS Corporation (CBS) to launch an independent streaming service for its premier channel Showtime, somewhere in 2015.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), AMZN: 299.86 (+3.22), SNE: 19.62 (-0.08), TWX: 77.00 (-0.36), CBS: 51.31 (-0.82)
3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 10:00AM CST
Explosive growth stocks can deliver extraordinary returns over the years, especially when purchased at opportunistic prices. At present, names such as Amazon.com , Michael Kors , and Netflix look like interesting candidates for investors...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), AMZN: 299.86 (+3.22), KORS: 69.95 (-2.36)
Your Cable Company Isn't Threatened by Netflix, but These Companies Are
Adam Levy, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 9:11AM CST
People are spending more and more time watching Netflix. Source: Netflix Cord-cutting might not be a myth, but it's grossly overblown. While a few consumers may have ditched cable in favor of a few a la carte options like Netflix , many more have...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), FOXA: 34.61 (-0.70), CBS: 51.31 (-0.82)
How Safe is Comcast Corporation and Its Dividend?
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 8:30AM CST
Source: Comcast Let's not beat around the bush -- everyday folks aren't huge fans of Comcast . In fact, they hate the company. Earlier this year, Consumerist.com held a March-madness type bracket to determine the worst company in America. Readers...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), GOOGL: 551.82 (+0.13), TWC: 143.60 (-2.78), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03), AAPL: 109.01 (+0.31), CMCSA: 55.15 (-0.23)
What I Learned After Missing Out On Chipotle Mexican Grill's Multi-Bagger Run
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 8:15AM CST
Investing is always a game of probabilities and possible scenarios, and there is no way to be absolutely certain about the outcome of an investment. In the words of renowned fund manager Peter Lynch: In this business if you're good, you're right...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), COH: 33.66 (+0.20), CMG: 649.03 (+1.91), PCLN: 1,094.61 (-3.14)
Investing for Beginners: Why My Worst Investment Choice Was a Great Decision
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 6:50AM CST
A question for beginners: If an investment keeps you up at night, is it worth it? Photo: Sander van der Wel, via Wikimedia Commons. When looking to give advice on investing for beginners, I always return to one tip: remember why you're doing this...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), GOOGL: 551.82 (+0.13), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03), AAPL: 109.01 (+0.31)
Disney (DIS), Lions Gate (LGF) Beat Earnings - Analyst Blog
Mark Vickery - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 4:40PM CST
The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) and Lions Gate Films (LGF) reported earnings after the bell Thursday, and both companies topped estimates on the top and bottom lines.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), LGF: 33.46 (+1.40), DIS: 90.00 (-2.00)
Netflix to Enter Australia by 2015, Boosts Overseas Business - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 4:40PM CST
Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) is reportedly set to hit the Australian market in 2015 with the launch of its services.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), ABTL: 9.90 (-0.16), MELI: 134.75 (+0.09), NWS: 14.84 (-0.15)
How Safe is Walt Disney Co. Stock and Its Dividend?
Brian Stoffel, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Nov 06, 2:10PM CST
The stars of Disney's Frozen . Photo: Disney For most of us, when we think of Disney , heartwarming images of Mickey Mouse, Aladdin, and Elsa from Frozen come to mind. But the average investor also knows the company is an absolute powerhouse...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), DIS: 90.00 (-2.00), GOOGL: 551.82 (+0.13), TWC: 143.60 (-2.78), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03), CMCSA: 55.15 (-0.23), AAPL: 109.01 (+0.31)
DIRECTV Beats Q3 Earnings, Revenues on Strong ARPU - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Nov 06, 2:00PM CST
Leading U.S satellite TV operator, DIRECTV (DTV), posted third-quarter 2014 financial results wherein both its top and bottom line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), T: 34.91 (+0.19), DTV: 87.40 (-0.08), VZ: 50.86 (+0.58)
3 Things Amazon Prime Members Need to Know
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Nov 06, 1:19PM CST
Amazon has put big money into enhancing its Prime service, which, when it first began, simply offered members free two-day shipping on millions of items sold by the online retailer. Now, Prime contains a free Netflix -style video service, as...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), AMZN: 299.86 (+3.22)
3 Blockbuster Hits Behind Activision's Record Quarter
Demitrios Kalogeropoulos, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Nov 05, 4:31PM CST
This is a great time to be selling video games, particularly if you happen to own several of the biggest, most profitable franchises in the industry. Activision Blizzard , the world's largest game publisher, posted earnings Tuesday night that set...
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), ATVI: 20.65 (+0.07), GOOGL: 551.82 (+0.13), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03), AAPL: 109.01 (+0.31)
Can DIRECTV (DTV) Surprise Earnings Estimates in Q3? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Nov 05, 2:30PM CST
DIRECTV ??? the largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. ??? is slated to release its third-quarter 2014 results on Nov 6, before the opening bell.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), DRWI: 1.06 (-0.01), LMOS: 16.02 (-0.19), DTV: 87.40 (-0.08)
Time Warner Still Loves the Cable-TV Bundle Despite Dish Dispute
at The Street - Wed Nov 05, 1:59PM CST
Time Warner is more than offsetting a decline in TV advertising with big increases in fees from cable-TV and satellite operators.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), FOXA: 34.61 (-0.70), DISCA: 32.62 (-0.28), TWX: 77.00 (-0.36)
Fox Becomes Latest TV Network to Be Hit by Weaker Ad Sales
at The Street - Tue Nov 04, 4:55PM CST
Television advertising revenue fell at Fox Broadcast while Discovery recorded its smallest ad-growth in company history, more evidence that advertisers are skimming some of their TV money to digital platforms.
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), FOXA: 34.61 (-0.70), IACI: 65.70 (-0.16), DISCA: 32.62 (-0.28), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03)
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
By The Associated Press - AP - Tue Nov 04, 11:59AM CST
App Store Official Charts for the week ending November 3, 2014:
NFLX: 384.16 (+0.86), P: 18.51 (+0.73), FB: 75.60 (+0.34), GOOGL: 551.82 (+0.13), ZNGA: 2.43 (+0.07), AAPL: 109.01 (+0.31), GOOG: 541.01 (-1.03)