Comcast Corp A (CMCSA) 66.16 $CMCSA
Comcast's (CMCSA) Xfinity Offering Beats Verizon's FiOS
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 7:40AM CDT
As per a recent report by PCMag, Comcast's (CMCSA) Xfinity broadband Internet speeds outpaced that of Verizon's (VZ) FiOS offering.
FTR: 4.56 (+0.02), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), GOOG: 771.46 (+2.68)
Telecom Stock Roundup: Verizon Updates 5G Specifications, AT&T Wins Data Throttling Suit
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 8:41AM CDT
Last week has been quite eventful for the telecom industry despite a mixed run on the bourse.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), S: 6.42 (+0.22), BCE: 47.61 (+0.72), TMUS: 47.29 (+1.04), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), USM: 37.59 (+0.46)
Entertainment Stocks Under Review -- Twenty-First Century Fox, Comcast, Walt Disney, and CBS Corp.
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 01, 6:30AM CDT
The Diversified Entertainment segment is a constantly evolving group of companies that develops, markets, and operates various media forms such as live entertainment, musical performances, exhibitions, mass media networks, and electronic entertainment. Stocks under review on Stock-Callers.com today are: Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. (NASDAQ: FOXA), Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA), The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), and CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:
FOX: 24.75 (unch), FOXA: 24.55 (+0.01), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), CBS: 52.22 (+0.18)
Distressing Time for U.S. Pay-TV as Customer Churn Soars
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 10:18AM CDT
Research firm SNL Kagan recently reported that the second quarter of 2016 witnessed the highest ever quarterly subscriber loss in the history of the U.S. pay-TV industry.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), FTR: 4.56 (+0.02), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), DISH: 51.78 (+1.12)
Stock Market News for August 31, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks ended in the red on Tuesday after upbeat consumer data raised fears of an imminent rate hike
VEEV: 40.74 (+0.51), T: 40.95 (-0.01), NEE: 123.13 (+2.13), RDS.A: 49.64 (+1.01), DUK: 80.24 (+0.91), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), CHS: 12.63 (+0.28), HRB: 21.65 (+0.08)
Comcast (CMCSA): NBC's Record Nielsen Run Ends at 21 Days
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 8:44AM CDT
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)-owned NBC lost its clasp on a historic run of 21 successive wins of Nielsen nightly ratings
FOX: 24.75 (unch), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), SNI: 63.83 (+0.25), CBS: 52.22 (+0.18)
Comcast Wins FCC Verdict against Liberman's Complaint
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 7:36AM CDT
Comcast received regulatory clearance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pertaining to the discrimination and carriage pricing charges leveled by Liberman Broadcasting Inc. (LBI), the owner of Estrella TV in Apr 2016.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), DISH: 51.78 (+1.12), TV: 27.67 (+0.49)
NBC sees winning streak snapped at 21 nights
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - Tue Aug 30, 3:35PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC, which is increasingly owning the summer months, reached an historic 21 nights in a row as the nation's most popular television network before having its winning streak snapped.
DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), CBS.A: 52.57 (+0.26), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), CBS: 52.22 (+0.18)
Xfinity On Demand Top 20 TV for the Week of August 15 - August 21
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 2:08PM CDT
During the week of August 15 - August 21, Comcast customers watched 73 million hours of content on Xfinity On Demand. TV was the most-watched category, representing 31 million (42 percent) of the total hours viewed. The top 20 TV episodes on Xfinity On Demand that premiered during this week were:
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
NBCUniversal Brand Development and Imagine Exhibitions Announce The North American Premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 30, 1:54PM CDT
Based on the continued success of Universal Pictures' groundbreaking franchise, Jurassic World, NBCUniversal Brand Development and Imagine Exhibitions will launch the North American premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition on November 25 for a limited engagement at the renowned, The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The one-of-a-kind exhibition will offer a rare look at life-size animatronic dinosaurs, designed by Creature Technology Company (Walking with Dinosaurs), set in themed environments inspired by Jurassic World, one of the largest blockbusters in cinematic history, and the fourth highest grossing film of all time. Guests can visit the world-class Exhibition in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion and the Mandell Center at The Franklin Institute through April 2017.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast (CMCSA) Approaches New Downside Target of $65.31
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 30, 9:15AM CDT
Shares of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) opened today below their pivot of $65.74 and have already reached the first level of support at $65.48. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $65.31 and $64.88.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards Nearly $200,000 in Scholarships to 186 Florida High School Seniors
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 8:33AM CDT
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced that it has awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 school year to 186 Florida students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers(R) Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, is a one-time, $1,000 scholarship awarded to the best and brightest high school seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills. Since 2001, more than $25 million has been awarded to nearly 25,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers Program.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investor Conference
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 29, 2:43PM CDT
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Stephen B. Burke, Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal and Senior Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2016 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Global Mobile TV Market Revenue Expected to Reach US$ 17.02 bn by 2024: Transparency Market Research
PR Newswire Europe - Mon Aug 29, 8:31AM CDT
ALBANY, New York, August 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
T: 40.95 (-0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
'Don't Breathe' scores, ousts 'Suicide Squad' at box office
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Aug 28, 2:03PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror movie "Don't Breathe" has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday.
VIA: 44.70 (+0.28), LGF: 20.48 (+0.27), AMCX: 54.87 (+0.63), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), SNE: 32.64 (+0.50), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 39.90 (+0.13), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), TWX: 78.53 (+0.37)
Fitch Upgrades DreamWorks Animation Following Comcast's Acquisition; Removes Positive Watch
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 25, 4:34PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has upgraded DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (DWA) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'A-' from 'B+', removed the rating from Positive Rating Watch, and assigned a Stable Outlook. Fitch also upgraded the rating on DreamWorks' senior unsecured notes to 'A-' from 'B+/RR4' and withdrew the 'BB+/RR1' rating on its senior secured credit facility.
DWA: 40.97 (+0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Liberty Media (LMCA) Saves on Costs, Competition Rife
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 25, 8:12AM CDT
Liberty Media reported mixed financial numbers in the second quarter of 2016 wherein the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate while the bottom line surpassed the same.
LMCA: 21.88 (+0.54), LYV: 27.07 (+0.30), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), SIRI: 4.18 (+0.03)
Dycom Industries (DY) Q4 Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 24, 12:39PM CDT
Dycom (DY) posted a comfortable earnings beat in its fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 results, with revenues also surpassing estimates.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), DY: 86.20 (+3.01)
Comcast Announces 3 Million Low-Income Americans Have Crossed the Digital Divide Through Its Internet Essentials Program
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 24, 11:30AM CDT
--New National Spokesperson and Olympic Champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee Kicks Off Multi-City Tour for Sixth Annual Back-to-School Season
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast's (CMCSA) Xfinity Offering Beats Verizon's FiOS
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 02, 7:40AM CDT
As per a recent report by PCMag, Comcast's (CMCSA) Xfinity broadband Internet speeds outpaced that of Verizon's (VZ) FiOS offering.
FTR: 4.56 (+0.02), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), GOOG: 771.46 (+2.68)
Telecom Stock Roundup: Verizon Updates 5G Specifications, AT&T Wins Data Throttling Suit
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 8:41AM CDT
Last week has been quite eventful for the telecom industry despite a mixed run on the bourse.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), S: 6.42 (+0.22), BCE: 47.61 (+0.72), TMUS: 47.29 (+1.04), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), USM: 37.59 (+0.46)
Entertainment Stocks Under Review -- Twenty-First Century Fox, Comcast, Walt Disney, and CBS Corp.
PR Newswire - Thu Sep 01, 6:30AM CDT
The Diversified Entertainment segment is a constantly evolving group of companies that develops, markets, and operates various media forms such as live entertainment, musical performances, exhibitions, mass media networks, and electronic entertainment. Stocks under review on Stock-Callers.com today are: Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. (NASDAQ: FOXA), Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA), The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS), and CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS). Learn more about these stocks by downloading their free research reports in PDF format at:
FOX: 24.75 (unch), FOXA: 24.55 (+0.01), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), CBS: 52.22 (+0.18)
Distressing Time for U.S. Pay-TV as Customer Churn Soars
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 10:18AM CDT
Research firm SNL Kagan recently reported that the second quarter of 2016 witnessed the highest ever quarterly subscriber loss in the history of the U.S. pay-TV industry.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), FTR: 4.56 (+0.02), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), DISH: 51.78 (+1.12)
Stock Market News for August 31, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks ended in the red on Tuesday after upbeat consumer data raised fears of an imminent rate hike
VEEV: 40.74 (+0.51), T: 40.95 (-0.01), NEE: 123.13 (+2.13), RDS.A: 49.64 (+1.01), DUK: 80.24 (+0.91), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), CHS: 12.63 (+0.28), HRB: 21.65 (+0.08)
Comcast (CMCSA): NBC's Record Nielsen Run Ends at 21 Days
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 8:44AM CDT
Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)-owned NBC lost its clasp on a historic run of 21 successive wins of Nielsen nightly ratings
FOX: 24.75 (unch), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), SNI: 63.83 (+0.25), CBS: 52.22 (+0.18)
Comcast Wins FCC Verdict against Liberman's Complaint
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 7:36AM CDT
Comcast received regulatory clearance from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pertaining to the discrimination and carriage pricing charges leveled by Liberman Broadcasting Inc. (LBI), the owner of Estrella TV in Apr 2016.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), DISH: 51.78 (+1.12), TV: 27.67 (+0.49)
NBC sees winning streak snapped at 21 nights
By DAVID BAUDER - AP - Tue Aug 30, 3:35PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC, which is increasingly owning the summer months, reached an historic 21 nights in a row as the nation's most popular television network before having its winning streak snapped.
DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), CBS.A: 52.57 (+0.26), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), CBS: 52.22 (+0.18)
Xfinity On Demand Top 20 TV for the Week of August 15 - August 21
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 2:08PM CDT
During the week of August 15 - August 21, Comcast customers watched 73 million hours of content on Xfinity On Demand. TV was the most-watched category, representing 31 million (42 percent) of the total hours viewed. The top 20 TV episodes on Xfinity On Demand that premiered during this week were:
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
NBCUniversal Brand Development and Imagine Exhibitions Announce The North American Premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 30, 1:54PM CDT
Based on the continued success of Universal Pictures' groundbreaking franchise, Jurassic World, NBCUniversal Brand Development and Imagine Exhibitions will launch the North American premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition on November 25 for a limited engagement at the renowned, The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The one-of-a-kind exhibition will offer a rare look at life-size animatronic dinosaurs, designed by Creature Technology Company (Walking with Dinosaurs), set in themed environments inspired by Jurassic World, one of the largest blockbusters in cinematic history, and the fourth highest grossing film of all time. Guests can visit the world-class Exhibition in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion and the Mandell Center at The Franklin Institute through April 2017.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast (CMCSA) Approaches New Downside Target of $65.31
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Aug 30, 9:15AM CDT
Shares of Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) opened today below their pivot of $65.74 and have already reached the first level of support at $65.48. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $65.31 and $64.88.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast NBCUniversal Awards Nearly $200,000 in Scholarships to 186 Florida High School Seniors
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 8:33AM CDT
Comcast NBCUniversal today announced that it has awarded approximately $200,000 in scholarships for the 2016-17 school year to 186 Florida students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers(R) Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, is a one-time, $1,000 scholarship awarded to the best and brightest high school seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills. Since 2001, more than $25 million has been awarded to nearly 25,000 high school seniors across the country as part of the Leaders and Achievers Program.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Comcast to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investor Conference
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 29, 2:43PM CDT
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, Stephen B. Burke, Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal and Senior Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2016 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Global Mobile TV Market Revenue Expected to Reach US$ 17.02 bn by 2024: Transparency Market Research
PR Newswire Europe - Mon Aug 29, 8:31AM CDT
ALBANY, New York, August 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
T: 40.95 (-0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
'Don't Breathe' scores, ousts 'Suicide Squad' at box office
By LINDSEY BAHR - AP - Sun Aug 28, 2:03PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The horror movie "Don't Breathe" has reason to let out a big sigh of relief. Audiences turned out in droves for the late summer thriller, which brought in $26.1 million, according to studio estimates released Sunday.
VIA: 44.70 (+0.28), LGF: 20.48 (+0.27), AMCX: 54.87 (+0.63), DIS: 94.42 (+0.16), SNE: 32.64 (+0.50), CMCSK: 58.00 (-1.69), VIAB: 39.90 (+0.13), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), TWX: 78.53 (+0.37)
Fitch Upgrades DreamWorks Animation Following Comcast's Acquisition; Removes Positive Watch
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 25, 4:34PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has upgraded DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (DWA) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'A-' from 'B+', removed the rating from Positive Rating Watch, and assigned a Stable Outlook. Fitch also upgraded the rating on DreamWorks' senior unsecured notes to 'A-' from 'B+/RR4' and withdrew the 'BB+/RR1' rating on its senior secured credit facility.
DWA: 40.97 (+0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
Liberty Media (LMCA) Saves on Costs, Competition Rife
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 25, 8:12AM CDT
Liberty Media reported mixed financial numbers in the second quarter of 2016 wherein the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate while the bottom line surpassed the same.
LMCA: 21.88 (+0.54), LYV: 27.07 (+0.30), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), SIRI: 4.18 (+0.03)
Dycom Industries (DY) Q4 Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 24, 12:39PM CDT
Dycom (DY) posted a comfortable earnings beat in its fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 results, with revenues also surpassing estimates.
T: 40.95 (-0.01), CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27), VZ: 52.88 (+0.32), DY: 86.20 (+3.01)
Comcast Announces 3 Million Low-Income Americans Have Crossed the Digital Divide Through Its Internet Essentials Program
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 24, 11:30AM CDT
--New National Spokesperson and Olympic Champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee Kicks Off Multi-City Tour for Sixth Annual Back-to-School Season
CMCSA: 66.16 (+0.27)
