Comcast-TWC deal moves to Capitol Hill in day of talks
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - 1 hr 12 mins ago
TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Comcast to Muster an Army of Volunteers During National Volunteer Month
Marketwired - 1 hr 30 mins ago
On Saturday, April 25, more than 2,000 local Comcast NBCUniversal employees and their families, friends and community partners across Oregon and SW Washington will "make change happen" as they volunteer to improve local schools, parks and community centers as part of the 14th annual Comcast Cares Day.
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Final Glance: Media companies
AP - 2 hrs 15 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading:
DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), TWX: 84.46 (+0.42), VIA: 70.60 (+0.14), FOX: 33.31 (+0.18), FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), NYT: 12.98 (-0.18), VIAB: 70.42 (+0.03), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Google wireless phone service challenges major carriers
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE - AP - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is trying to shake up the wireless phone industry with a low-priced service designed to pressure major carriers into making it more affordable for people to get online and use Google's services.
T: 32.86 (+0.20), S: 5.08 (+0.10), CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), GOOGL: 549.18 (+6.26), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), VZ: 49.57 (+0.40), GOOG: 539.36 (+5.39)
Comcast to Participate in MoffettNathanson Investor Conference
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 2:29PM CDT
On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK), will participate in the MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Summit in New York City.
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Midday Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 12:39PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), TWX: 84.46 (+0.42), VIA: 70.60 (+0.14), FOX: 33.31 (+0.18), FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), NYT: 12.98 (-0.18), VIAB: 70.42 (+0.03), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
TV Networks Fight Shrinking Ad Market as They Unveil Fall Shows
at The Street - Wed Apr 22, 12:06PM CDT
The shrinking audience for traditional TV is being drawn more and more to alternative places to watch shows, leaving advertisers out in the cold.
FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), TWX: 84.46 (+0.42), CBS: 61.57 (+0.09)
Review: Plenty of options for HBO online, not enough time
By ANICK JESDANUN - AP - Wed Apr 22, 11:59AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO Now, the cable channel's new stand-alone streaming service, is both a blessing and a curse.
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), CVC: 18.41 (-0.21)
Comcast Names 90 Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Recipients in Western Washington and Spokane County For 2015
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 11:25AM CDT
The Comcast Foundation today announced that 90 high school seniors in Western Washington and Spokane County are among the 2015-16 recipients of its annual Leaders and Achievers(R) Scholarship Program awards.
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Google's Rumored Wireless Phone Service Sends a Strong Signal
at The Street - Wed Apr 22, 10:23AM CDT
Does Google really need to create its own phone service? Yes.
ERIC: 12.70 (-0.09), S: 5.08 (+0.10), GOOGL: 549.18 (+6.26), TMUS: 34.09 (+0.74), VZ: 49.57 (+0.40), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), NOK: 8.00 (+0.16)
Early Glance: Media companies
AP - Wed Apr 22, 9:25AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), TWX: 84.46 (+0.42), VIA: 70.60 (+0.14), FOX: 33.31 (+0.18), FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), NYT: 12.98 (-0.18), VIAB: 70.42 (+0.03), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
More Than 90,000 Comcast NBCUniversal Volunteers to Give Back and 'Make Change Happen' in Communities around the World on 14th Comcast Cares Day
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 8:30AM CDT
This Saturday, April 25, volunteers will contribute their time and energy at more than 750 project sites across the globe as part of Comcast Cares Day. Taking place each April during National Volunteer Month and on the heels of Earth Week, Comcast Cares Day is the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer effort and part of the Company's year-round commitment to community service. More than 90,000 Comcast NBCUniversal employees, their family and friends, and community partners will "make change happen" as they spend the day giving back to their communities. Now in its 14th year, the annual day of service has completed nearly 6,000 projects and has contributed more than $16 million to local non-profit organizations.
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Comcast, General Electric, Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications - Press Releases
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 22, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Comcast, General Electric, Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications
GE: 26.91 (+0.29), CHTR: 184.88 (-1.93), TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
The Most Hated Companies in Cable
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 22, 8:08AM CDT
In the world of hated companies, Comcast and Time Warner Cable occupy rare air. In an industry that already ranks low, these two companies sit at the bottom -- the worst of the worst. Both of these cable giants -- which are attempting to...
TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
How it All Plays Out: Free Research on General Electric, Cemex, Comcast, Sirius XM, and Rite Aid
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 22, 7:40AM CDT
Editor Note: For more information about this release, please scroll to bottom.
CX: 10.02 (+0.22), GE: 26.91 (+0.29), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), SIRI: 3.94 (unch), RAD: 8.32 (+0.39)
Wall Street Breakfast: China Shares Extend Bull Run
Wall Street Breakfast - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 22, 5:30AM CDT
PRGO: 201.50 (+8.68), BX: 41.76 (+0.04), SNE: 32.35 (+1.47), GOOG: 539.36 (+5.39), NOV: 53.93 (+0.80), YHOO: 43.97 (-0.52), SPY: 210.63 (+1.03), RIG: 16.85 (-0.18), S: 5.08 (+0.10), CMG: 641.23 (-51.29), FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), GOOGL: 549.18 (+6.26), TMUS: 34.09 (+0.74), TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), MYL: 72.40 (-1.67), DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), PXD: 172.93 (-0.64), QQQ: 108.65 (+0.59), ARMH: 54.07 (+0.47), TEVA: 63.01 (-1.15), VZ: 49.57 (+0.40), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), EPD: 33.35 (-0.29)
Universal Studios Will Be A Spark For Comcast In 2015
Dan Strack - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 22, 4:14AM CDT
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), TWX: 84.46 (+0.42)
More challenge Verizon's new TV bundles
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 22, 2:24AM CDT
FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), DIS: 107.94 (+0.26), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08), VZ: 49.57 (+0.40)
16 California Schools & Community Centers To Receive Volunteer Makeovers As Part Of 14th Annual "Comcast Cares Day"
PR Newswire - Tue Apr 21, 6:54PM CDT
On Saturday, April 25, more than 4,000 local Comcast employees and their families and friends will "make change happen" as they volunteer to improve 16 schools and community centers throughout California as part of Comcast's 14th annual "Comcast Cares Day." Comcast Cares Day is Comcast and NBCUniversal's signature day of service and the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer effort.
CMCSK: 58.35 (-0.09), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Reuters: FCC staff sets Wednesday briefing on Comcast-TWC
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 6:17PM CDT
T: 32.86 (+0.20), DTV: 87.24 (+0.23), TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)