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  • Will Blu-ray save Viacom's DVD business? by Trefis
    Viacom's Paramount Films business makes money through box office ticket sales, DVD sales, and TV licensing of its films.  In recent years, the DVD business has been the most profitable part of the film industry with many films becoming profitable only after the film is released on... More »
    November 4, 2009 • VIA, NFLX, CMCSA
  • Dow 10,800 and S&P 500 at 1160? Why Not! by Marc Courtenay
    Let's "stir the pot" and challenge both our imaginations and our willingness to look at the stock market in ways that might even make us feel a bit uncomfortable.What an awesome "Bull Run" we've had since March 9th, 2009. And despite today's slight pullback, the stock market... More »
    August 10, 2009 • GS, FNM, FRE
  • Selling picks and shovels to Hollywood by Phil Scanlan
    You have heard the stories about the people who made all the money in the gold rush being the merchants who sold picks and shovels to the gold miners.If you like this strategy then this stock may appeal to you - especially since people say there are a lot of gold miners in Hollywood.Ascent Media... More »
    August 4, 2009 • DIS, GE, DISCA
  • Video Game Link Roundup - July 28 Edition by Michael Comeau
    Here's a quick and clean round-up of the hottest news stories impacting the video-game world:First things first, THQ (THQI) reports first-quarter earnings after the close on Tuesday. Riding high on the success of UFC Undisputed 2009, THQ is set to begin what looks like an impressive... More »
    July 28, 2009 • ATVI, THQI, TTWO
  • Media Companies; Use It Or Merge It by Diane Mermigas
        Many media brands will fade as liquidity and deals begin flowing in an economic recovery and companies strengthen their value proposition though consolidation or integration of strategic businesses.   That means some powerful stand-alone brands -- from CBS and AOL to Twitter,... More »
    April 27, 2009 • NFLX, AAPL, GE
  • Profits Not Box Office Matter to Studios by Steve Birenberg
    The box office boom is clearly a plus for theater owners how collect about 45% of ticket revenues and get more high margin concession sales.  For studios, the boom is not clear cut.  It depends on which studios and are producing the hits and most importantly, the profitability of... More »
    April 7, 2009 • NWSA, TWX, DIS

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