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Comcast Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at Raymond James

Shares of Comcast traded up 0.47% during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $38.52.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Benzinga

DirecTV Deal to Acquire Hulu Imminent Says PandoDaily

PandoDaily reported Thursday that several sources with inside knowledge said a deal for DirecTV to acquire Hulu was "imminent."

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Related Topix: Directv, Cable & Satellite, Universal Studios, Comcast, Media, Television, Universal Television Group

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Dealerscope

a oeYouTube Killera Joins With Comcast, Picks thePlatform

Comcast's Xfinity cable service earlier this week previewed the next generation of its cable and DVR technology, called X2.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Business Journal

Comcast uses cable show to unveil bunch of stuff

Roberts demonstrated the connection by opening an email and downloading a 4K Ultra HD file in a few seconds.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Mon Jun 10, 2013

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

What Comcast's WiFi Expansion Means for Your Cell Phone Bill

It's becoming easier than ever to pick up a Wifi signal while on the go, as Comcast has announced it will continue to expand its Xfinitywifi service by introducing more hotspots around the country.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Science / Technology, Universal Pictures, Television, Wi-Fi, Universal Television Group

Sun Jun 09, 2013

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Fast & Furious 6: A Successful Marketing Strategy?

Fast & Furious 6 took in $117 million on Memorial Day weekend, setting a new box-office-record for the latest film in the 12-year-old franchise.

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Related Topix: Fast & Furious 6, Media, Universal Pictures, Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Television, Universal Television Group

Philly.com

Comcast brings its style to 30 Rock

The global director of food service operations and events at NBCUniversal, Jason Giagrande, was asked several years ago to do something - anything! - with the commissary in iconic Rockefeller Center, which had been the butt of late-night TV jokes by Johnny Carson in the 1960s and a windowless, graceless dining experience for generations of NBC ... (more)

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Related Topix: 30 Rock, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, New York

Thu Jun 06, 2013

Benzinga

Comcast Might Sell Hulu to a Growing Rival

Comcast , one of three corporations that currently owns Hulu, might hand the property off to one of its pay-TV rivals -- AT&T .

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Wed Jun 05, 2013

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

3 Media Stocks In Focus: Comcast CFO on Aereo, CBS Names New COO, Dish Responds to Sprint

Comcast : When speaking at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 Global Telecom & Media Conference, Comcast CFO Michael Angelakis touched on a several things, and perhaps most notably, the ongoing battle with start-up Aereo, which has had the Internet broadcasting firm pitted up against a legion of angry broadcasters.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Advanced-television.com

Classic VoD vendors risk losing 50% of market by 2018

The shift of video consumption to tablets and smartphones is causing operator requirements for VoD systems to change as vendors struggle to keep up with current generation needs, according to ABI research.

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Sun Jun 02, 2013

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Verizon and Comcast have a Free Speech Issue

Large communications like Comcast and Verizon are invoking the First Amendment to protect themselves.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Fri May 31, 2013

West Seattle Herald

Sealth's Chole Behar wins Comcast scholarship

Among Behar's past and present achievements: helping to organize the school's World Water Week event, volunteering at a food bank, managing the basketball team and serving in student government and in the Seattle Student Senate.

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Related Topix: Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Eastlake (Seattle, WA), University Village (Seattle, WA), Downtown (Seattle, WA), Capitol Hill (Seattle, WA)

Thu May 30, 2013

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Will These Departures Weaken Hulu?

Senior executives at Hulu are dropping like flies as Disney and News Corp. weigh offers for the company.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Wed May 29, 2013

Freshnews

Comcast to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investor Conference

On Tuesday, June 4, 2013, Michael J. Angelakis, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Comcast Corporation , will participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2013 Global Telecom & Media Conference in London, England.

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Related Topix: Media, Universal Pictures, Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Television, Universal Television Group

Arlington Times

Sarvey Wildlife needs volunteers

The Sarvey Wildlife Care Center has already faced a budget shortfall this year and now, in their busiest season, they face a shortage of another sort - volunteers.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home

Mon May 27, 2013

Daily Political

Comcast Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks

They currently have a $43.90 price target on the stock. Zacks ' price objective suggests a potential upside of 12.39% from the stock's previous close.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

AmericanBankingNews.com

Comcast Downgraded to Neutral at Zacks

They currently have a $43.90 target price on the stock. Zacks ' target price indicates a potential upside of 12.39% from the company's current price.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Thu May 23, 2013

AmericanBankingNews.com

Comcast's "Neutral" Rating Reaffirmed at Zacks

's stock had its "neutral" rating reiterated by Zacks in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Stock Ratings Network.com reports.

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Related Topix: Universal Studios, Cable & Satellite, Comcast, Media, Universal Pictures, Television, Universal Television Group

Sun May 19, 2013

MediaPost

USA Network Embraces Multiplatform, 2-Screen Engagement

Showing just how far Web streaming and mobile technology have evolved, USA Network has declared itself officially platform-agnostic. From its upfront presentation on Thursday, the Comcast unit said each digital touchpoint will now offer TV Everywhere, "gamification," and real-time social TV -- all in an effort to improve viewer experiences and ... (more)

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