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Pivotal Research Group's Brian Wieser Sees Dispute Working Out For CBS
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 12:51pm | 345Pivotal Research Group senior analyst Brian Wieser thinks Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) will lose their standoff with CBS (NYSE: CBS). He discussed his opinion on CNBC's Squawk Box Monday morning. In the meantime, millions of Time Warner Cable customers are missing out while the company's dispute...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Upgrades Discovery Communications on 2014 Targets
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 9:47am | 173In a report published Monday, Pivotal Research Group analyst Brian Wieser upgraded Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA) from Sell to Hold, and raised the price target from $70.00 to $82.00. In the report, Pivotal Research Group noted, “We are rolling out our quarterly estimates and year-end...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Downgrades Discovery Communications Ahead of Quarterly Earnings
Monday, July 15, 2013 - 11:26am | 155In a report published Monday, Pivotal Research Group analyst Brian Wieser downgraded Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA) from Hold to Sell, and lowered the price target from $73.00 to $70.00. In the report, Pivotal Research Group noted, “We are updating our Discovery Communications model...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Raises PT on WPP plc on Full Valuation
Friday, July 5, 2013 - 10:22am | 154In a report published Friday, Pivotal Research Group analyst Brian Wieser reiterated a Hold rating on WPP plc (NASDAQ: WPPGY), and raised the price target from $75.00 to $80.00. In the report, Pivotal Research Group noted, “Updates to our WPP model reflect tweaks, but no meaningful changes to our...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Raises PT to $23 on Starz; No Barriers to Sale
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 1:53pm | 139Pivotal Research Group maintained Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA) with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $21.00 to $23.00. Pivotal Research Group commented, "We continue to find the shares of Starz attractive given what we believe is a compelling valuation relative to a business that is likely...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Raises PT to $107 on Charter Communications on Accelerating Growth
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 12:35pm | 129Pivotal Research Group maintained Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $104.00 to $107.00. Pivotal Research Group commented, "During a transitional 4Q, given massive 2H'12 changes implemented by CEO Tom Rutledge to position the company for likely...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Downgrades Omnicom to Hold Post Share Price Run
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 8:57am | 90Pivotal Research Group downgraded Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) from Buy to Hold and maintained a $61.00 price target. Pivotal Research Group commented, "We are downgrading Omnicom from BUY to HOLD as the stock has risen substantially since our upgrade – the stock was trading at $47.80 in November and has...
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Pivotal Research Group Reiterates Buy Rating, $32 PT on TW Telecom on Mixed Q4 Results
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 1:56pm | 126In a report published Wednesday, Pivotal Research Group reiterated its Buy rating and $32.00 price target on TW Telecom (NASDAQ: TWTC). Pivotal Research Group noted, “2013 will be an expansion year for TWTC as the company invests in more sales reps, expands its network depth and breadth, and...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Downgrades Google to Hold on Valuation, Cost Risks
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 8:08am | 129Pivotal Research Group downgraded Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) from Buy to Hold and maintained a $820.00 price target. Pivotal Research Group commented, "We are downgrading Google from BUY to HOLD with an $820 price target, primarily on valuation given the stock's recent run up and sustainment. We are...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Upgrades Yahoo! to Buy on Japan Business Improved Valuation
Thursday, February 7, 2013 - 8:08am | 123Pivotal Research Group upgraded Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $22.00 to $23.00. Pivotal Research Group noted, "We are raising our year-end 2013 price target on Yahoo to $23, and upgrading to BUY. Our price target is revised on our incorporation of...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Initiates Starz at Buy on Potential Sale Catalyst
Monday, January 28, 2013 - 10:31am | 126Pivotal Research Group initiated coverage on Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA) with a Buy rating and a $21.00 price target. Pivotal Research Group commented, "A potential acquisition of Starz appears compelling for a large diversified content operator that has the leverage to drive higher pricing for Starz,...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Downgrades Cogent Communications Group to Hold on Valuation
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 9:08am | 99Pivotal Research Group downgraded Cogent Communications Group (NASDAQ: CCOI) from Buy to Hold and maintained a $26.50 price target. Pivotal Research Group commented, "This is not a call in Q4 or 2013 earnings. Our Q4, 2013 estimates, and $26.50 price target remain unchanged. The stock is up 19%...
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Pivotal Research Group Reiterates Hold Rating, $32 PT on AT&T
Friday, January 11, 2013 - 2:20pm | 98In a report published Friday, Pivotal Research Group reiterated its Hold rating and $32.00 price target on AT&T (NYSE: T). Pivotal Research Group noted, “AT&T and Verizon both had exceptionally strong quarters for smartphone activations. We are lowering our Q4 EPS estimate to account for...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Downgrades Yahoo! to Hold on Valuation
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 9:01am | 109Pivotal Research Group reduced its rating on Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) from Buy to Hold and raised its price target from $21 to $22. Pivotal Research Group said, "We downgrade Yahoo from BUY to HOLD as the stock's run-up now means the stock is closer to being fully valued. The stock has performed...
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UPDATE: Pivotal Research Group Initiates Level 3 Communications at Buy on Cash Flow Inflection
Thursday, January 3, 2013 - 1:48pm | 159Pivotal Research Group initiated coverage on Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) with a Buy rating and a $30 price target. Pivotal Research Group noted, "We are initiating coverage of LVLT with a BUY rating and a $30 price target. We think that strong bookings over the past few quarters will...