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Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Fri Feb 13, 12:23PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)

Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Fri Feb 13, 10:05AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)

The 10 Most Overpaid CEOs Running Multi-Billion Dollar Companies
at The Street - Fri Feb 13, 8:22AM CST
Which CEOs have the most egregious pay packages?
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), MCK: 224.89 (+0.12), NBR: 12.73 (+0.52), FCX: 20.29 (+0.82), DISCA: 31.45 (+1.11), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), CVS: 102.63 (-0.37), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66), ORCL: 43.93 (+0.04), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutate And Roll Into The 2015 North American International Toy Fair
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 13, 7:00AM CST
Fresh off a wildly successful 2014 in which the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures were ranked the #1 selling toy according to the NPD Group, Playmates Toys, the company behind the popular toy line, is thrilled to reveal its all-new 2015 offerings during North American International Toy Fair. Inspired by season 4 of Nickelodeon's hit TV series, Playmates Toys will introduce its biggest extension to date in the line called Mutations, extensions to the successful Half Shell Heroes preschool line and a new die-cast segment called T-Machines; in addition to new action figures, vehicles, role play and playsets. The new Turtles lineup will be on display from February 14-17, 2015 in booth #761.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)

Time Warner gears for crucial programming talks
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 6:06PM CST

VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), TWC: 149.74 (+2.21), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56)

Mattel® expands construction portfolio with leading properties
CNW Group - Thu Feb 12, 5:05PM CST
MEGA BLOKS® JOINS FORCES WITH TOP LICENCES INCLUDING POWER RANGERSTM, TERMINATOR® AND STAR TREKTM
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), MAT: 27.61 (+0.17)

Is Jon Stewart worth $100M to Viacom?
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 3:04PM CST

VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)

Financial ramifications when TV anchors become the news
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Feb 12, 2:20PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — When the TV news anchor becomes the news, the result is major buzz and a possible hit on ratings.
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VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)

Time Warner Programming Deal Renewals Seen Key
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Feb 12, 1:30PM CST
Time Warner's (TWX) upcoming negotiations to renew programming deals with pay-TV service operators will be key for the media and entertainment giant's growth prospects, analysts say. Time Warner, which on Wednesday reported Q4 earnings that topped...
T: 34.66 (+0.05), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), AMCX: 68.90 (+0.85), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), DISCA: 31.45 (+1.11), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), TWC: 149.74 (+2.21), SNI: 73.00 (+0.39), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56)

Platinum-Selling Artist Nick Jonas Tapped to Host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards
Business Wire - Thu Feb 12, 11:00AM CST
Multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor Nick Jonas is set to host Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, live from L.A.'s legendary 'Fabulous' Forum for the first-time ever on Saturday, March 28 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast). Jonas, one of the most popular artists with kids, revealed his hosting duties via a video released over Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Click here to view the video announcement.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)

Sakar Renews Nickelodeon License, Launches New Dora, SpongeBob and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Toys & Electronics
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 12, 9:04AM CST
TOY FAIR -- Global youth electronics leader Sakar International today announced the renewal and worldwide expansion of its long-standing licensing partnership with Nickelodeon. As part of the deal announced today at the 2015 Toy Fair New York, Sakar will launch new lines of Dora and Friends, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products this spring, all with a totally refreshed design based on the latest character iterations.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)

Regional Banks Are The Way To Go - Cramer's Lightning Round (2/11/15)
SA Editor Mohit Manghnani - Seeking Alpha - Thu Feb 12, 5:05AM CST
Stocks discussed on the Lightning Round segment of Jim Cramer's Mad Money Program, Wednesday, February 11. Bullish Calls: HomeAway (NASDAQ: AWAY ): "The stock market is saying it is overvalued but I think don't give up on CEO Brian." ...
ACHC: 63.20 (-0.45), KMI: 41.97 (+0.21), CY: 14.76 (+0.01), AWAY: 29.68 (+0.11), BBT: 38.28 (-0.04), PWR: 28.76 (-0.10), AMGN: 153.48 (+0.30), BA: 149.73 (+1.64), AFFX: 11.45 (+0.02), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), CELG: 115.88 (+0.16), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), ETP: 60.17 (+0.96), FSL: 37.53 (+2.83), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), REGN: 402.40 (+0.66)

Final Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Feb 11, 5:07PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), FOX: 33.66 (+0.35), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), CMCSK: 58.97 (+1.11), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09)

Jon Stewart Retirement Will Start Media Consolidation Merry Go Round
Dana Blankenhorn - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 8:13AM CST

T: 34.66 (+0.05), VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), BT: 67.71 (-1.86), FOXA: 34.72 (+0.31), DTV: 87.51 (-0.32), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), DISH: 77.20 (-0.16), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)

ALEX BRANDS® Announces Licensing Agreement with Nickelodeon
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 11, 8:00AM CST
ALEX BRANDS® today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon to manufacture, distribute and market a broad array of products based on popular characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and Friends and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. ALEX BRANDS® is a family of brands, which includes ALEX TOYS® , POOF®, SLINKY®, SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER®, IDEAL®, ZOOB®, BACKYARD SAFARI®, ZILLIONZ®, CITIBLOCS® and recently acquired SHRINKY DINKS®.
VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)

Why Walt Disney Might Have Another Blockbuster Year In 2015 And Beyond
Brian Wu - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Feb 11, 12:54AM CST

VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), DIS: 104.17 (+0.59), CMCSA: 59.47 (+1.09), TWX: 83.87 (+0.56), CBS: 59.83 (+2.06)

Key talent loss for Viacom as Stewart to depart 'Daily Show'
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 10, 6:37PM CST

VIA: 69.08 (+1.02), VIAB: 68.98 (+1.27)

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