Comcast stock drops as investors balk at weakness in broadband

Comcast stock drops as investors balk at weakness in broadband

Comcast on Thursday outlined changes to its broadband strategy as the business continues to shed customers in the face of heightened competition. The discussion came amid the company’s first-quarter earnings call with investors. Despite the customers losses, Comcast’s earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations. Comcast shares closed down nearly 4% Thursday. Here …

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13 anonymous media executives make predictions for the new year

13 anonymous media executives make predictions for the new year

Bob Iger, CEO of Disney (L), and Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast (R). Getty Images Ho, ho, ho! It’s a holiday tradition: Anonymous media executives make their 2025 industry predictions. In honor of the 12 days of Christmas, we give you 12 predictions from some of the most powerful media …

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Comcast to spin off cable networks as subscribers flee the bundle

Comcast to spin off cable networks as subscribers flee the bundle

Brian Roberts, CEO, Comcast, speaks with Jim Cramer, on CNBC’s “Mad Money” from Philadelphia, September 6, 2018. David A. Grogan | CNBC Comcast is moving forward with the spinoff of its cable network channels, including CNBC, MSNBC and E!, the company said Wednesday. The announcement comes weeks after Comcast executives …

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Disney stock surges on streaming growth, guidance

Disney stock surges on streaming growth, guidance

In Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust meet new emotions. Disney | Pixar Disney reported its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings Thursday, narrowly beating analyst estimates as streaming growth helped propel its entertainment segment.  The streaming business’ growth and profitability — combined with a blockbuster summer …

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