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Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is the home of the 2024 Paris Olympics coverage in the U.S. and could be getting an early boost from strong viewership for its first two days. Could the strong viewership help the struggling media stock? What Happened: The 2024 Summer Olympics kicked...

The United States is favored to win the most medals — and gold medals — at the 2024 Summer Olympics. And the U.S. men's basketball team could bring home one of those gold medals. What Happened: The balance of international players in the National Basketball Association in recent years could be a...

Al Michaels, one of the best-known sports broadcasters of all time, has covered nine Olympic games in total, the last one being the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. This year, Michaels will play a central role for Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and its coverage of the Olympic Games once again,...

PGA Tour golfer Scottie Scheffler is soon to compete in his first Olympic games and hopes to get a win to complement his strong 2024 season. What Happened: Scheffler has been dominant in the 2024 PGA Tour season, winning six tournaments, including the Players Championship and the Masters. In 16...

A new media rights deal for the National Basketball Association (NBA) is nearing the finish line and could be a slam dunk for fans and the new partners. Here's a look at the latest. What Happened: A new NBA deal is expected to be 11 years in length and total $76 billion from three partners,...

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):...

Ford Motor Co‘s (NYSE:F) long-standing project to restore Detroit’s Michigan Central Station is finally coming to an end; the Big Three automaker is set to unveil the historic, 18-story train station to the public in an event on Thursday. Ford bought the property in 2018. Station...

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has unveiled a new initiative that extends its best phone upgrade deals to both new and existing customers. Starting May 30, the Ultimate Phone Upgrade will allow Verizon’s current and prospective users to enjoy top-tier offers for new devices without...

While new players in the league and players on new rosters will be key storylines for the 2024 NFL season, another top story will be the Kansas City Chiefs attempting to be the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. What Happened: The NFL released its 2024 schedule on Wednesday, which...

Despite feeling overwhelmed by the growing number of streaming platforms, Americans continue to subscribe, and a new survey reveals the most popular choices among middle-income levels compared to others. What Happened: Even as consumer face financial pressure to reduce spending on streaming...

A criminal trial against former President Donald Trump alleging that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to adult actress Stormy Daniels saw one of its key witnesses take the stand Tuesday. What Happened: Daniels took the stand Tuesday in the case against Trump to share her side of...

The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby saw underdog Mystik Dan win, marking a third straight year of a horse with 15-to-1 or worse odds winning the key horse racing event. This year's event set several records along the way. What Happened: The Kentucky Derby was watched by an average of 16.7...

The highly anticipated media rights for National Basketball Association (NBA) live games are up for grabs. What Happened: For years, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have had the media rights for NBA content for their TNT and ESPN units respectively. After...

Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) was one of several companies to benefit from strong viewership of National Football League games in the 2023 season. For the 2024 season, Comcast has secured rights to Sunday Night Football and will broadcast a total of three games, including one...

When it comes to consumers picking which streaming platform they choose, they might consider quantity and/or quality, which is an ongoing struggle for streaming companies to carefully balance. A new survey highlights the winners when it comes to quality. What Happened: Streaming platform AppleTV+...