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Seven Bull Stocks To Know In Media

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:48:26 GMT

Anticipation of Comcast Corp and General Electric JV has built a run-up in the media stock buying.[More...]

Discovery Communication Reports Another Positive Surprise

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:37:00 GMT

Discovery Communications reported another positive surprise, making it three straight quarters. Revenue matched expectations but superb performance on costs allowed EBITDA to come at $381 million vs. analyst estimates ranging from $341 million to $356 million. EPS were in line...[More...]

NDX 100 New Faces: Year End Changes

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:35:00 GMT

NASDAQ announced eleven component changes to the NASDAQ 100 Index. All new members will be added this Monday December 22nd. Let’s take a quick look at the companies that are being added to the $NDX: Automatic Data Processing (NASD:ADP) Daily Chart with InVivo Swing Trading Tools First Solar, Inc. (NASD:FSLR) [More...]

Earnings Review – Nov 7

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:50:00 GMT

Here is a close look at the companies reporting earnings today and how they have performed. By and large we are yet to see any remarkable comeback from the markets as we await new policy implementation from a new government.[More...]

Nasdaq 100 Stocks

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:15:08 GMT

The NASDAQ 100 Index comprises 100 of the largest non-financial and non investment publicly traded companies which are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market Exchange. The Index includes domestic and international companies across major industry sectors includ[More...]

Hedge Fund Masters 2008...Everyone Loves Qualcomm

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:41:21 GMT

Feeling a little contrarian today? Seth Klarman is, and he is buying some beaten down SLM with a full third of his portfolio. . .The 13Fs are arriving and below I update the two tracking portfolios.(For background on this approach, check out [More...]

THE WYNN

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:40:15 GMT

Well I can declare victory and do what Kramer does, (take a little off the table) or suggest one trails the stop. My guess is we continue to move higher as folks conclude its the season to be bullish.Strongest sectors, China- metals, emerging markets,...[More...]

Hedge Fund Masters

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:31:08 GMT

Will looking under the hedge fund hood reveal investment gems - or are you driving by looking in the rear view mirror?The 13Fs are arriving and it is that time again - time to look under the hood and see what all the top hedge funds are up to. This post is particularly timely as my truck just blew a gasket and I am now carless.(For background on this approach, check out the following links -

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:55:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CA -- -- 08/13/09 -- Discovery Communications has entered in to a licensing agreement with Capcom® Mobile, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games to launch a Discovery Channel branded mobile game based on the cult hit show 'CASH CAB.' 'CASH CAB' the mobile game is available on most North American wireless carriers and is available today for download.[More...]

Discovery Communications, LLC Prices Senior Notes due 2019

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:16:00 GMT

Discovery Communications, Inc. announced today that Discovery Communications, LLC has priced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2019 , pursuant to an automatically effective registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2009. The Notes were priced at 99.428% of the principal amount to yield 5.701% to maturity. The sale of the Notes is expected to close on August 19, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions.[More...]

Video: United Nations International Youth Day Serves as Kick-Off Site for Year Two of the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:56:00 GMT

The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education and the National Science Teachers Association are partnering again this year to educate, empower and engage students and teachers nationwide to become "Agents of Change" in improving their communities through the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. The second year of this national sustainability challenge-now expanded to include elementary school students-encourages students in kindergarten through eighth grade to team up with their classmates to create replicable solutions to environmental issues in their classroom , school and community .[More...]

National Science Competition Announces Top 10 Finalists

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Today, Discovery Education and 3M announced 10 middle school students from around the nation as finalists in the 11th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.[More...]

Discovery Communications and FLO TV Launch SHARK WEEK Mobile Channel

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:25:00 GMT

To celebrate the 22nd year of SHARK WEEK, Discovery Communications is collaborating with FLO TV Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated , to bring Discovery Channel's SHARK WEEK to its award-winning FLO TV) live mobile TV service.[More...]

Military Channel Explores the Fast-Paced Adventures of the Modern U.S. Navy in the Landmark Mini-Series, AT SEA

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:26:00 GMT

The United States Navy has transformed into a sleek, high tech, and forward deployed military asset prepared to assist allies in crisis or strike against enemies at any moment. In a time of global uncertainty and unrest, the U.S. Navy is in the midst of innovative technological advances that have enhanced the way they protect the seas in the face of an ever-changing enemy. Now, the three-part special AT SEA will allow viewers to experience first hand the revolutionary changes that are currently taking place in the mission, manpower and machinery of this unmatched maritime force. In cooperation with the U.S. Navy, Military Channel cameras were granted access to capture key moments unfolding on the waters around the world, as well as rarely documented operations, weapons and technologies across the breadth of Naval operations. Each hour-long episode focuses on some of the new responsibilities of the U.S. Navy, as well as new technologies and training necessary to achieve success on the high seas. The visually stunning mini-series AT SEA premieres Sunday, August 9 through Tuesday, August 11 at 10 PM ET on Military Channel.[More...]

Margaret Loesch to Lead Hasbro-Discovery Communications Joint Venture Television Network

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) and Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today announced that children’s entertainment veteran Margaret Loesch has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the companies’ multi-platform joint venture. The yet-to-be-named network is expected to premiere in Fall 2010 reaching approximately 60 million U.S. households on what is currently Discovery Kids channel. Loesch will assume her new position on August 17th and will be based in Los Angeles.[More...]

TLC Pulls the Trigger on A Compelling New Series Documenting the Fast-Paced Lives of the Police Women of Broward County

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:31:00 GMT

Some Moms pack lunches. These Moms pack heat. TLC introduces POLICE WOMEN OF BROWARD COUNTY, a new 10-part docudrama showcasing the fast-paced action surrounding a remarkable group of women working at the Broward County, Fla., Sheriff's Office. From gang busts to car chases to undercover sting operations, TLC's cameras capture the harsh and harrowing reality of females in law enforcement, with unprecedented access to the agency's inner workings.Premiering Thursday, August 6,at 9 PM , POLICE WOMEN OF BROWARDCOUNTYfollows the lives of four women as they juggle the needs of their families with intensely demanding -- and often dangerous -- jobs. Each hour-long episode is packed with adrenaline, bringing viewers along for the ride as these women risk their lives to keep the streets safe. But danger is only part of the job -- off-duty, the POLICE WOMEN OF BROWARD COUNTY are mothers, sisters and wives who maintain homes and raise families. Each day is a delicate balance between their personal lives and a career that comes with real risks. Meet the POLICE WOMEN OF BROWARDCOUNTY:Andrea Penoyer: A smart, 26-year-old single mother with a spunky attitude and a passion for her job. The only woman assigned to South Florida's most effective elite street crimes unit, Andrea knows how to use whatever tactical methods are necessary to clean up the streets. Julie Bower: A 48-year-old detective who raises three kids by day and solves sex crimes and missing person cases by night. Julie loves what she does and will not give up until the case is solved.Shelunda Cooper: For this 25-year-old rookie, being a cop is all in the family. Her twin sister is on the force, and Shelunda is also newly married to another Broward Sheriff's Office deputy. She works the graveyard shift, historically the most dangerous, responding to unpredictable calls in a diverse seaside city. Whenever something goes wrong after midnight, Shelunda's on her way. Ana Murillo: A tough, straight-talking, 29-year-old who will stand up to anyone except her two-year-old son.Ana and her team patrol the toughest parts of BrowardCounty, conducting surveillance operations and stakeouts, looking for drug deals to go down. In a world dominated by men, Ana is determined to prove she's every bit as tough as the next guy.POLICE WOMEN OF BROWARD COUNTY is produced by Relativity Media for TLC. Tom Forman and Alex Rader are the executive producers for Relativity Media.About The Broward Sheriff's Office The Broward Sheriff's Office is one of the nation's largest fully-accredited sheriff's departments serving nearly two million residents, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Florida Everglades. The women of BSO are as diverse and dynamic as the population they serve. Like their 5,700 counterparts at BSO, these women demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and excellence. For more information about BSO, visit their website at www.sheriff.org.About TLC TLC's innovative docu-series and reality-based programming include favorites Jon & Kate Plus 8, Little People, Big World, What Not to Wear, 18 Kids and Counting, and LA Ink. TLC defined home design with Trading Spaces and continues to renovate the genre. TLC's daytime lineup includes the Emmy Award-winning A Baby Story. The channel is available in more than 97 million homes in the US, nearly 8 million homes in Canada and through the website at www.tlc.com. TLC is part of Discovery Communications , the world's number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries.[More...]