Cord Cutting

More media companies and legacy linear network owners are launching streaming platforms, adding to the market more options for consumers than ever, which could mean a high monthly bill when it comes to streaming costs. A new survey finds that consumers are tired of spending so much and could...

Several media stocks were sized up by an analyst as the sector saw ongoing changes from cord-cutting and the growth of streaming platforms. The Analyst Ratings: Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng initiated coverage on the following stocks with the following price targets. Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS):...

High inflation and job cuts have consumers concerned about spending and saving during the current economic times. One area that could see lower spending from consumers is streaming platforms. Here’s a look at which platforms could be the last to get cut. What Happened: The streaming battle...

Two investment firms are buying a majority stake in Univision, the largest U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster, the company said Tuesday. The firms, Searchlight Capital Partners and ForgeLight LLC, will buy a 64% stake in the broadcaster from current Univision owners. Grupo Televisa SAB ADR (...

Remember how the cable industry was going to crash as subscribers cut the cord and started streaming everything? Turns out the cable industry is a key player in streaming, too, providing a lot of broadband access to bring internet into homes. The Broadband Bull Case Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin...

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) over the weekend announced a "broad-based distribution agreement" that puts an end to a programming fee dispute. What Happened Verizon and Disney reached an agreement that puts an end to months of talks to keep Disney...

Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA)'s reported interest in buying Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOXA)'s regional sports networks has resulted in an "unnecessary" decline in Discovery's stock, according to Imperial Capital. The Analyst Imperial Capital's...

CBS Corporation Common Stock (NYSE: CBS) and Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) are a tale of two media stock trajectories, according to Imperial Capital. While CBS is a "top idea" at Imperial, the firm said Viacom has been a bearish story since 2014.  The Analyst Imperial Capital's...

Investors may want to consider becoming constructive on Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) but only in the event of a "measurable pullback" in the stock, according to Imperial Capital. The Analyst Imperial Capital's David Miller initiated coverage of Disney with an In-Line rating...

Loop Capital initiated coverage of seven names within the media and entertainment space this week. The Analyst Loop Capital Markets' Alan Gould initiated coverage of the following companies: News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA) with a Hold and $17 price target. Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) with a...

Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU)'s post-IPO lows of $15.75 had many investors concerned with the streaming media company's true prospects and short sellers were very active in the name. But the company's third quarter earnings report helped boost the stock higher by more than 40 percent Thursday...

The future of TV and entertainment is evolving at a rapid pace. Many investors and analysts are working under the assumption that internet-based new age media companies will emerge as winners — and legacy media companies will finish last as the "cord cutting" trend continues. The...

Analysts at Loop Capital Markets turned bullish on MSG Networks Inc (NYSE: MSGN) amid a view that the company will "supercharge" its net debt/AOI ratio below 3.0x by the end of the fiscal year. The firm's David Miller upgrades MSG Networks' stock from Hold to Buy with a price target boosted from $...