Everyone has access to a Netflix (NFLX) account. Whether you're piggybacking off your parents (who wouldn't?), grandpa (guilty), or even, perhaps (sadly), your ex-girlfriend, every human has unfettered access to an account. There's no denying it: everyone loves Netflix. Don't believe us? Just reference Google's (GOOGL) traffic results and you'll realize that, during peak Internet times, Netflix accounts for 37% of bandwidth usage.
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HBO Poised To Dominate Netflix
Earlier this week, Time Warner, Inc. (TWX) CEO Jeff Bewkes said that HBO is “seriously considering” offering its popular HBO GO service to those without cable (CMCSA) or satellite (DISH) subscriptions. This move reflects HBO's new attempt to become more competitive with Netflix (NFLX), currently the most popular online streaming service.
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The Price Of Success
Football is finally back, which marks the return of a number of our favorite things: beer, barbecues, tailgating, fantasy football, cheerleaders, and… tremendous cash injections for the U.S. economy. Although it is not considered “America’s Pastime,” the National Football League (NFL), not a public company, is easily the most profitable professional sports institution in America.
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The $50 Billion Acquisition
Last week, AT&T (T), the second largest wireless provider in America, announced its intent to purchase satellite television provider DirecTV (DTV) for $50 Billion. The takeover will allow AT&T to bundle more television, mobile, and Internet plans while improving the quality of its overall services. By acquiring DirecTV, AT&T will now serve more than 26 million video users in the United States.
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A Match Made In... Film?
As the Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) approaches its record high of $81.59 per share, the company has many investors wondering how much higher the stock will go. In order to understand why the company’s stock price continues to surge, investors need to look at both the original cornerstones of Disney, its animated films, and its theme parks.
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Pulling The Plug On Monopolies
In a deal that could shake up the Cable Television business, powerhouse provider Comcast is attempting to acquire the smaller, but still formidable Time Warner Cable in a $45 Billion stock deal. The deal would add around 11 million subscribers to Comcast’s current 22 million, covering about a third of households in the United States.
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