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Scripps Networks Interactive buys majority stake in the Travel Channel...News Corp., but this week the company backed away. NBC Universal also expressed some interest but soon became tied down in its own negotiations to be acquired by Comcast Corp. Under the terms of the deal, Scripps will take a 65% stake... In this article: Travel Channel, Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., Cox Communications Inc., News Corp, Cash flow, Revenue, Tribune Co., Los Angeles Times, and Comcast Corp. |
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Gawker | October 16, 2009
Twilight Invasion Begins with Star-Laden Soundtrack Dropping Today [Trade Round-up]
...picture suddenly got more complicated. Rupert Murdoch and Liberty Media's John Malone have both in recent days expressed interest in getting in the bidding, muddying Comcast's clear road to acquisition. [Hollywood Reporter] Send an email to...
In this article: Jon Gosselin, Fox Reality Channel, TLC, John Malone, Rupert Murdoch, New Moon, Thom Yorke, and Liberty Media
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L.A. Times - Entertainment News | November 12, 2009
News Corp.'s Chase Carey says there will be no last-minute bid on NBC Universal
...bid on NBC Universal, whose parent General Electric Co. is in talks to sell control of the entertainment company to cable giant Comcast Corp. "You're not going to see any midnight headlines coming from us," Carey told Fox Business...
In this article: Chase Carey, News Corp., NBC Universal, Peter Chernin, Comcast Corp., Rupert Murdoch, Fox Business Network, Los Angeles Times, and General Electric Co.
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The Australian | November 04, 2009
News Corp upgrades earnings outlook
...wonderful fit," he said. The comments came as Comcast is holding talks with General Electric about taking a majority stake in media conglomerate NBC Universal, according to people familiar with the situation. At a recent meeting with...
In this article: News Corporation, Rupert Murdoch, Travel Channel, Malaise, Viacom, Scripps Networks Interactive, Philippe Dauman, Chase Carey, Cox Communications, and David DeVoe
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Agency Spy | November 09, 2009
Today on the Menu: News of White House Intimidation, Wonky Entertainment Reporting, Rupert's Stupid Pay Wall Plan, More!
But he'll let you continue this practice for a bit longer. Holy crap, GE and Comcast may have come to a deal regarding the value of NBC Universal. The means GE (80% owner) and Vivendi (20%) could sell the thing, network and...
In this article: Rupert Murdoch, White House, GE, Gawker, Vivendi, Google, and Disney
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Yahoo! News | October 19, 2009
Ex-News Corp exec aids Comcast on NBC bid: source (Reuters)
...YORK (Reuters) - Peter Chernin, who quit his job as one of the top executives at Rupert Murdoch's News Corp earlier this year, is advising Comcast Corp in its bid to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal, a source who knows Chernin said on...
In this article: Comcast Corp, GE, NBC Universal, News Corp, Vivendi SA, Rupert Murdoch, NBC, and Reuters
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Washington Times | October 26, 2009
Tuning In to TV
...for Hulu, but hadn't made a final decision. It was not clear how a potential purchase by Comcast Corp. of a controlling stake in General Electric Co.'s NBC Universal will affect Hulu. Talks are ongoing. Hulu isn't the only site...
In this article: Hulu, News Corp, Cablevision Systems Corp., Newsday, NBC Universal, MTV, Chase Carey, Providence Equity Partners, and Comcast Corp.
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Yahoo! News | 2 days ago
Media business at crossroads as deals pick up (Reuters)
Meanwhile, Comcast Corp, the top U.S. cable service provider, is in talks with General Electric Co to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal, owner of broadcast stations, cable TV networks, theme parks and a movie studio. "The media...
In this article: Comcast Corp, News Corp, Time Warner Inc, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Reuters, Chief Executive, CollegeHumor, NEW YORK, and Rupert Murdoch
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Seeking Alpha | November 06, 2009
News Corporation F1Q10 (Qtr End 09/30/09) Earnings Call Transcript
...- Broadcasting and Cable Hello. I was interested to know how Comcast likely acquisition of NBCU changes how you deal with Comcast given that they are likely to own a broadcast network that will rival Fox's? Rupert Murdoch No. I think we...
In this article: Rupert Murdoch, Revenue, News Corporation, Credit Suisse, Fiscal year, and Fox Sports
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FT.com - Companies | October 16, 2009
Liberty Media 'might look at' NBC Universal
...opportunities are there," but was not in any negotiations over NBC Universal. A Comcast deal would not affect News Corp "in any detrimental way", he added. Instead, Mr Murdoch highlighted India and Turkey as priorities for investing the...
In this article: NBC Universal, General Electric, John Malone, Rupert Murdoch, News Corp, Liberty Media, Vivendi, Joint venture, and Cash flow
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thumb|[[One Comcast Center, the headquarters of Comcast]]
Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA and NASDAQ: CMCSK), founded in 1963, is the largest cable operator in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers. Comcast is headquartered in the One Comcast Center in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Name:
- Comcast Corporation
- Type:
- NASDAQ: CMCSA
- Location:
- One Comcast Center
- Region:
- United States
- Founder:
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- Ralph J. Roberts
- Daniel Aaron
- Jacob S. LaFleur
- Julian A. Brodsky
- Founded:
- Tupelo, Mississippi U.S. (1963)
- Stock Symbol (NASDAQ):
- CMCSA
- Industry:
- Telecommunications
- Key People:
- Brian L. Roberts
- Products:
- Cable Television, Broadband Internet, Comcast Digital Voice, Home Networking
- Revenue:
- $ 34.256 billion -
- Operating Income:
- $ 6.732 billion -
- Net Income:
- $ 2.547 billion -
- Assets:
- $ 113.017 billion -
- Equity:
- $ 40.450 billion -
- No. of Employees:
- 100,000 -
- Motto:
- Dream Big
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