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Netflix approves rare 10-for-1 stock split
The move is intended to help retail investors buy more shares of Netflix after its stock price crossed $1,000.
Roku grabs $1.21 billion during Q3, posts first profitable quarter since 2021
Roku posted its first profit since 2021 as ad sales and streaming growth boost platform revenue and lift full-year outlook.
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Senators blast FCC Chairman Carr’s absence at hearing on free speech
Senate lawmakers sparred over holding the FCC accountable for its chairman's remarks that ignited a controversy over ABC's late-night talk show.
YouTube negotiations with Disney could lead to sports-only tier
The sports tier, if it launches, would be a departure from Google's all-in pricing scheme for YouTube TV, which costs $83 per month.
SiriusXM subscriber, revenue struggles continue into Q3
The satellite and streaming radio company saw its Q3 revenue dip 1 percent compared to last year.
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AT&T asks court to block forthcoming NAD lawsuit over Luke Wilson ad
AT&T is seeking declaratory relief from a federal court in Texas over its Luke Wilson ad that challenges T-Mobile's marketing.
Fox CEO: Tubi reaches profitability earlier than expected
Interest in the streaming service was driven by more premium content and an aggressive global expansion effort.
Streaming, sports boost Fox revenue to $3.74 billion during fiscal Q1
The company posted $3.74 billion in total revenue, up 5 percent from $3.56 billion in the same period last year.
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Comcast revenue slips during Q3, lower ad revenue impacted earnings
Xfinity TV now has 11.52 million subscribers, while Xfinity Internet counts 31.44 million connections.
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Nielsen: Football, NBA make NBC highest-rated network during third week of October
The return of NBA games on NBC help solidified the network as the most-watched during the period between October 20 and October 26.
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FCC commissioner criticizes meeting agenda during shutdown
FCC Commissioner Gomez criticized the number of Open Meeting agenda items discussed while the government remains shut down.
Google parent Alphabet earns $100 billion in revenue; YouTube ad sales jump during Q3
YouTube earned more than $10.2 billion in advertising revenue during Q3, nearly 10 percent of Alphabet’s overall revenue for the period.
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