Economic, competitive and regulatory pressures will weaken the credit profile of most US cable and telecom ops in '09, said Fitch , noting expectations of slowing rev and EBITDA growth for the group, flat... FULL STORY »
DEALS
Business/Finance
At least 3 groups have submitted offers to purchase the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and a 25% stake in Comcast SportsNet Chicago from Tribune Co, according to... FULL STORY »
Reuters Notes
While noting disappointment that the FCC has yet to approve Time Warner Cable 's proposed split from Time Warner , Time Warner Cable CFO Rob Marcus said Mon at the Reuters Media Summit that the MSO will... FULL STORY »
EARNINGS
Economic Shakedown: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Unlike previous post-WWII recessions that have lasted 10-12 months, Merrill Lynch 's economist sees the current recession lasting longer—probably about 18 months. That grey cloud was delivered at CTAM... FULL STORY »
Insight Earnings
Insight reported strong 3Q results, with revenue increasing 17% year-over-year to $220mln and adjusted OIBDA totaling $695mln (+8%). Take out certain non-recurring expenses (like Hurricane Ike) and... FULL STORY »
STOCK RATINGS & ANALYSIS
CableFAX Daily Stockwatch
Company 12/03 1-Day Close Ch BROADCASTERS/DBS/MMDS BRITISH SKY: 26.37 1.02 DIRECTV... FULL STORY »
CableFAX Daily Stockwatch
Company 12/02 1-Day Close Ch BROADCASTERS/DBS/MMDS BRITISH SKY: 25.35 1.34 DIRECTV... FULL STORY »
PACKAGING
Online
Cablevision has launched at Optimum.net a Web channel delivering Spanish-language content to the MSO's broadband customers. The channel... FULL STORY »
Deck the Walls
Comcast was slated to open to the public Thurs a 15-min holiday show on the giant video wall at its Philly HQ. The video... FULL STORY »
CARRIAGE/ AFFILIATES
Carriage
Cablevision added to its lineup Bravo HD , CNBC HD+ , Sci Fi HD and USA HD . — RCN has launched in Boston, Chicago and DC... FULL STORY »
Carriage
BendBroadband has agreed to launch Comcast SportsNet NW... FULL STORY »
NEW SERVICES
VOD
Beginning Mon, In Demand 's again stoking the free on demand offerings of Comcast , Cox , Time Warner Cable and Bright House with... FULL STORY »
Research
VA leads the nation in broadband penetration, according to Akamai , followed by NJ and MA. DE has the greatest level of high-speed broadband connectivity (5Mbps+), although just 55% of the state's... FULL STORY »
PEOPLE
The Cable Retirement Disease A Cable360.net Video Exclusive The New York chapter of Women in Cable... FULL STORY »
Send Them the Bill
Just how much do customers shell out for Pay TV? Judging by Forbes' list of the 400... FULL STORY »
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