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Posts related to ‘Entertainment’

Dish, AMC Squabble Heats Up (DISH, AMCX, CVC)

Subscribers to satellite TV service Dish Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: DISH) may no longer be able to enjoy such hit programming as “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” and “The Walking Dead” due ...
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Dolby Labs Jumps on Microsoft Deal, Earnings (DLB, MSFT)

A company best known for its audio technology, Dolby Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: DLB) has signed an agreement with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) to incorporate Dolby Digital Plus technology in the ...
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Netflix to Lose Exclusive on Viacom Content (NFLX, VIAB, AMZN)

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) could be about to lose its exclusive right to carry content from the Epix channel, owned by Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB). The cable channel’s CEO indicated ...
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What ‘The Scream’ Record Sale Means For Art & Collectibles (BID, AMZN, EBAY)

Sotheby's (NYSE: BID) is almost magically trading lower this morning on a sell-the-news reaction after the auction house (and oldest listed company on the NYSE) posted a record auction price of ...
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Jana Already Taking Big Profits in Barnes & Noble (BKS, MSFT, LMCA)

Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS) may be back in favor after the huge $600 million or so investment from Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).  Jana Partners disclosed in April that ...
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Amazon to Develop Sitcoms, Kids Shows (AMZN, NFLX, DIS, TWX, CBS, VIAB)

Internet retailer Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced that it plans to expand its offerings of original programming to include comedy shows and kids programming, in addition to its existing ...
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Comcast: The Broadband Battle is Starting to Heat Up

Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) reported first quarter earnings this morning that were better than analysts expectations, but a drop in video subscribers and a smaller-than-expected gain in voice subscribers are ...
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As Shutterfly Wins Kodak Gallery Purchase, It Thwarts Facebook-Instagram Fears (SFLY, EKDKQ)

Shutterfly, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFLY) is suddenly back in favor.  Facebook's $1 billion gamble on Instagram for photo sharing did not flush out any new buyers to compete against Shutterfly for ...
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Extreme Alternative Investing: Edvard Munch’s The Scream, at $80 Million or So (BID)

If something can rise in value, investors and speculators may be involved. The world of art is one of the true alternative investing venues as investors often compete head-to-head with ...
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Earth Day Tainted By Billions In Alternative Energy Losses (FAN, QLCN, TAN, KWT, PWND, PBW, FSLR, SPWR, WFR, XOM, CVX, BP, CREE, TSLA)

Earth Day is April 22, 2012, which is this Sunday.  Many Americans and many people elsewhere will be thinking about how they can be more green.  Sadly, there are going ...
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A Real Macau Win for Wynn? (WYNN, MPEL)

Do you remember the “Do over!” SEC filing from Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ: WYNN) a few weeks back? Everyone assumed it meant a deal was all but done, but now shares ...
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THQ’s ‘Less-Bad’ Guidance, Huge Short Interest To Be Wild Card (THQI)

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is no longer one of the top video game publishers that affects the entire video game sector, but due to stronger Saints Row sales of more ...
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Coinstar’s Higher Guidance Raises Focus On Netflix (CSTR, NFLX)

Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) is raising its first quarter and annual earnings and revenue guidance.  The news is going to be particularly important for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) because of ...
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Former NFL Competitor USFL Raising $30 Million To Relaunch In 2013 (WWE)

Do you remember the old United States Football League, or the USFL?  It's back, or it least it is trying to be brought back to life.  This is the league ...
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Bracing For Weak Video Game Data Again (GME, ATVI, EA, TTWO, ZNGA)

GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME) may be down today because of a Needham & Co. research downgrade where the video game retailer was cut to "Hold."  There is another interesting call ...
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