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Trade E-Books Find Their Way

Will mass-market trade paperbacks be supplanted by their e-book cousins? Sale figures suggest the shift is well under way.

Newspapers: Paywalls Aren’t the Answer

The minor rise in revenues from paywalls isn't enough to make up for print losses -- and they drive readers away. WaPo's Don Graham may have a better approach.

Oscar Nods Mean Little for Investors

Neither 2012's winning films -- nor the companies associated with them -- look likely to benefit from an Oscar bounce.

Who’s Who in the Online Video Market

We take a look at the big players -- and the hopefuls -- in the online video market.

With News of Twitter’s Data-Collection Practices, Digital Privacy Concerns Pile Up

Lack of clarity in Twitter’s privacy policy is the latest issue to remind social media users that their online data is not theirs alone.

3 Ways the Next Xbox Could Change the Entertainment Industry

It might not release until after 2013, but Microsoft's next Xbox gaming console already has people talking about how it could change the video game industry.

Comcast Has Plenty of Running Room Ahead

It latest quarterly report added some zing, but more is in store. The company is hardly perfect, but it's strong now -- and well positioned for further growth.

IAC’s Aereo Is a Bold, Risky Move in Streaming Local TV

Aereo, a streaming service announced by IAC, aims to deliver programming from major networks and many cable channels, if it can survive likely legal challenges.

Don’t Count Fox Business Network Out Yet

Fox Business Network's elimination of prime-time programming has put the media outlet's progress in question, but FBN still is aggressively growing.

Scandal Isn’t Slowing Murdoch’s News Corp

The tainted media giant has one glaring weak spot -- its publishing unit -- amid many strengths, including television and movies.

Time Warner: More Magic Than Harry Potter

A strong fourth-quarter earnings didn't wow investors. Here's what they're missing: Time Warner has plenty going for it beyond the boy wizard.

Walt Disney Gambling on ABC News

Disney might finally have a cable partner for ABC News, but an English-language venture with Univision is wrought with potential pitfalls.

Super Bowl Breaks TV Broadcast Records but Fizzles Online

NBC.com’s live online streaming of the Super Bowl was a first, and even without a large viewership, it laid the groundwork for streaming other big broadcasts.

7 Marvelous Media Stocks to Watch

The time is right to buy media stocks. These media companies have survived the market volatility of 2011 and are ready for eager portfolios ready to cash in.

Does Google’s New Privacy Policy Dance with ‘Evil’?

Even though users have been complaining about the lack of opt-out options in Google's new, unified privacy policy, investors seem unconcerned -- for now.

Exclusive: Fox Business’ Melissa Francis Talks About Why She Left CNBC

In our exclusive interview, new Fox Business addition Melissa Francis talks about her move from CNBC, unemployment, oil and family.

Don’t Gripe About Viacom’s $84M CEO

Philippe Dauman is the highest paid CEO in America, making four times the paycheck of sector rival News Corp.'s Rupert Murdoch. But Viacom investors aren't complaining.

Roku’s Stick: A Game-Changer for Web TV?

About the size of an eraser, the stick does everything set-top boxes do, so you can turn a regular TV into a Web-connected TV simply by plugging it in.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone Users Loyal to AAPL Stock

Survey: 16% of iPhone owners also own Apple stock. However, Android users aren't nearly as faithful to Google, and BlackBerry owners shun RIMM.