Why a possible spinoff of Comcast’s cable networks is drawing cheers

Analysts think Comcast’s sprawling empire could get more investor respect without its troubled cable networks, and the networks could benefit from being on their own as well.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Comcast is exploring separation of cable networks business

NBCUniversal's cable networks portfolio includes Bravo, E!, Syfy, Oxygen True Crime, USA Network, as well as news networks MSNBC and CNBC.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

Comcast Explores Spin-Out of Cable Network Business

The company’s president, Mike Cavanagh, said the company was also considering finding a partner for its Peacock streaming service.

Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Comcast Considers Spinning Off Cable Networks Such as MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo

The cable and entertainment company also said it will consider partnerships in streaming as it posted a jump in third-quarter revenue fueled by its media businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 10 hours ago

Comcast's potential cable networks separation will test the appetite for media reconfiguration

If Comcast moves forward with its idea of spinning off NBCUniversal's cable networks, it could begin a rollup throughout the media industry.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

ServiceNow flirts with $200 billion market cap as AI momentum draws cheers

ServiceNow’s stock is on track for a record close Thursday following an upbeat earnings report.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Comcast considers spinning off cable channels like MSNBC. But analysts have doubts

Comcast is considering spinning off its cable network business, which includes USA Network, Syfy and Bravo, as the media giant grabbles with the changes in the linear television industry.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 hours ago

Arsenal are too good at defending for their own good, and the disappointing draw to Liverpool shows why

The Gunners were twice ahead in the game but were playing as if they were more than one up

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

San Diego FC reportedly interested in Kevin De Bruyne: Why the possible transfer could become a reality

De Bruyne will be out of contract at the end of the season

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Comcast tops earnings estimates as Olympics propel the company

Comcast beat third-quarter earnings estimates as the Summer Olympics in Paris boosted NBCUniversal’s revenue and Peacock’s subscriber count.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

UK considering EU-style common charging cable

The EU previously introduced a law requiring new electronic devices to use the same type of cable in 2022.

Liquid AI Is Redesigning the Neural Network

Inspired by microscopic worms, Liquid AI’s founders developed a more adaptive, less energy-hungry kind of neural network. Now the MIT spin-off is revealing several new ultraefficient models.

Tech - Wired - October 23

Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon ...

Is an Aaron Rodgers trade a possibility?

This sounds crazy on the surface.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Browns Fans Cheer After Deshaun Watson Suffers Achilles Injury

Players voiced their displeasure with the reaction, saying the fans “should be ashamed.”

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion

Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani have reached the World Series against the New York Yankees

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Ted Danson apologizes to Kelsey Grammer for 'getting angry' at him when they were on 'Cheers'

Ted Danson and Kelsey Grammer are putting the past behind them.

Cable work begins on German grid project to transmit renewable energy

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Saka 'disappointed' after draw with Liverpool

Bukayo Saka became the youngest Arsenal player to score 50 Premier League goals when he returned from a hamstring injury in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool, but the winger was disappointed to drop ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

TPG Telecom Sells Fixed-Fiber Network to Vocus

Australia’s TPG Telecom agreed to sell its fixed-fiber network to Vocus, generating funds for future shareholder returns and investment into its mobile operations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

German regulators approve construction of nationwide hydrogen network

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Andrea Mitchell to end MSNBC show, stay with network

Veteran NBC reporter and anchor Andrea Mitchell will vacate her post hosting a news show during the noon hour on MSNBC starting next year, she announced on Tuesday, saying she will be staying with ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Packer thankful for 'tough' World Cup draw

England's Rugby World Cup pool campaign against Australia, the United States and Samoa is the ideal test if they want to lift the title next summer, their captain Marlie Packer says.

Sokler and Shinnie strike as Aberdeen fightback for draw with Celtic

In the 102nd minute, beyond five o’clock, time was called on an extraordinary encounter. The final act, fittingly, was an outstanding goal line block from Duk to deny Alistair Johnston.. Celtic ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Trump's ribald remarks on Arnold Palmer draw scrutiny

CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday to explain former President Trump’s ribald rally remarks about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia. At a Saturday campaign event in Palmer’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

'Blue Dot' in Nebraska draws boldface political names

The Harris and Trump campaigns descended upon Nebraska to deliver a similar message to its 2nd Congressional District: their votes could decide the presidential race.

Energy & Environment — Harris, Trump draw contrast on climate

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story What would Trump and Harris do on energy, climate change? Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

United players 'not happy' after Fenerbahce draw

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has branded their 1-1 draw with Fenerbahce in the Europa League "a big disappointment."

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Report: Warriors' Kuminga drawing Nets offseason interest

The Brooklyn Nets reportedly could have interest in signing Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga to an offer sheet in the offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Sources: WRs Johnson, Kirk draw trade interest

Two receivers who have generated the most conversation ahead of the NFL trade deadline are Carolina's Diontae Johnson and Jacksonville's Christian Kirk, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Analysts cheer Wells Fargo to 2018 highs after earnings. We have 1 qualm with the praise

We're not surprised that Wells Fargo's getting the recognition it deserves.

Business - CNBC - October 14

'You're dead to us!': How 'Snaquon' Barkley has gone from cheered to hated in New York

Eagles running back Barkley returns for his first game at MetLife after playing for the Giants for six seasons.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Aaron Judge gives Yankee Stadium something to cheer about with home run in ALCS Game 2 victory

Judge hit his first home run of this postseason as the Yankees went up 2-0 on Cleveland despite a less than dominant performance.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Browns QB Watson suffers likely season-ending Achilles injury. Teammates upset some fans cheered

Deshaun Watson’s tumultuous tenure with Cleveland has taken another significant turn

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Tom Brady’s cheerful first broadcast outing as Raiders owner is good news for NFL, not so much for Fox, fans

As a new owner, Tom Brady has NFL-mandated restrictions on his speech. That's not great for a broadcaster.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

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