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Fintech Focus For August 21, 2020
Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 6:19pm | 2298Quote Of The Day: Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. - Margaret Mead Fintech Movers: Insurtech startups are adding pressure to traditional insurance outfits in Asia Pacific (APAC) and beyond – both will likely need cloud adoption to survive long-term. -...
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Here's What Americans Loved To Watch On TV In The 2010s
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - 12:05pm | 879The 2010s in TV ushered in a new era, with streaming services not only expanding the content to choose from, but changing fundamentally how some people watch. Unlike pre-streaming days, when nearly all TV was appointment viewing – Americans all sitting down on Thursday to watch “Cheers...
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What To Know About Roku's Post-Christmas 'Stream-A-Thon'
Monday, December 9, 2019 - 2:21pm | 328If you missed "Game of Thrones," or just want to watch the whole thing again, Roku Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) is giving you that chance. The Roku Channel will stream the first season of the "Game of Thrones" saga, along with several other shows and movies, between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1,...
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AT&T Shares Lower On Concerning TV Subscriber Trends
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - 12:57pm | 450Credit card spending data shows slowing subscription rates for AT&T Inc.'s (NYSE: T) AT&T TV Now and DirecTV services and a drop in the number of subscribers for HBO in October, sending the company's stock lower on Wednesday. "While video monetization remains healthy,...
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Report: Apple Wants Ex-HBO CEO To Create TV Content
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 10:55am | 326The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is in advanced talks to bring in ex-HBO Chairman and CEO Richard Plepler to create exclusive content for its new streaming video platform. What Happened Plepler is considered to be among the most talented entertainment...
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'Game Of Thrones' Sets Emmy Nomination Record, 'Mrs. Maisel' Stays Strong
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 2:50pm | 355HBO's "Game of Thrones" could walk away with 32 Emmys after setting a new nomination record. What Happened Since its debut on AT&T (NYSE: T)-owned HBO in 2011, "Game of Thrones" has won 47 Emmys out of 161 nominations. The most recent nominations include best drama and...
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Is The End Of 'Game Of Thrones' A Problem For HBO?
Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 5:29pm | 895Is the game up on HBO now that time is up on “Game of Thrones?” Many Wall Street media watchers say HBO and its parent company AT&T Inc., (NYSE: T) are likely to weather the loss of the Sunday night viewing phenomenon just as the network did after other hits, such as when...
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How 'Breaking Bad' Is A Big Winner From The 'Game Of Thrones' Series Finale
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 4:38pm | 602The biggest winner from the final episode of "Game of Thrones" may have been "Breaking Bad." Winter Came HBO's "Game of Thrones" came to a close Sunday and the conversation on social media arose surrounding what's the greatest television show of all time. After...
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The Incredible 'Game Of Thrones' Run Is Ending
Sunday, May 19, 2019 - 4:22pm | 728For Sunday night TV viewers, winter is coming. After an eight-year run that set records and created cultural catchphrases, AT&T Inc (NYSE: T)’s HBO will air the final "Game of Thrones" episode Sunday night. The end of the series will leave a weekend entertainment void for...
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About That Coffee Cup In 'Game Of Thrones': It Wasn't Starbucks
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - 10:17am | 470Savvy "Game of Thrones" viewers noticed a coffee cup standing on a table in a recent episode and erroneously concluded it was a Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) beverage. The show's art director Hauke Richter told TMZ the cup is merely from a local coffee shop near the filming...
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'Game Of Thrones' Viewers Spot A Starbucks Cup In Winterfell
Monday, May 6, 2019 - 12:43pm | 438Viewers of "Game of Thrones" — one of the most-watched television series — spotted a slight mistake Sunday when a Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) coffee cup appeared among the goblets of wine on the set in the Winterfell celebration. In what appears to be...
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Analysts Rave About Zynga's Q1; 'Game of Thrones' Game Launch Likely Coming In Q2
Thursday, May 2, 2019 - 4:52pm | 643Zynga Inc (NASDAQ: ZNGA) shares moved higher after the game developer reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday and raised 2019 sales guidance by $50 million. Baird Zynga’s first-quarter results largely confirm a successful turnaround and M&A strategy, improving organic...
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Netflix Analyst Remains Bullish Ahead Of Q1 Print, But Expects Near-Term 'Noise'
Friday, April 5, 2019 - 12:01pm | 359The long-term bullish case for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) remains unchanged, but investors should expect near-term "noise," according to Raymond James. The Analyst Analyst Justin Patterson maintains a Strong Buy rating on Netflix with an unchanged $470 price target. The Thesis...
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Toy Story: Bank Of America Bullish On Funko's 2019 Opportunities
Saturday, December 15, 2018 - 5:48pm | 713A strong 2019 content lineup is shaping up nicely for Funko Inc (NASDAQ: FNKO), according to a bullish Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The Analyst Analyst Rafe Jadrosich reiterated a Buy rating on Funko with a $23 price target. The Thesis A strong content schedule and a return to growth...
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Analysts Weigh In On Zynga After Q3 Earnings Miss
Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 11:51am | 533Zynga Inc (NASDAQ: ZNGA) reported a third-quarter earnings miss Wednesday. The mobile game developer reported earnings of 1 cent per share, missing estimates by 3 cents. Sales came in at $233.2 million, missing estimates by $16.23 million. Wedbush Sees 'Compelling Investment' Wedbush...