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New Netflix-Style Amazon Library Could Stunt Growing E-book Market

Amazon is planning a new e-book rental service that will work like Netflix's movie streaming model. See why this may be a foolish move.

Dish Network Resurrects a Blockbuster Hungry for Netflix’s Brains

DISH reportedly will offer streaming video under the Blockbuster brand in October, and the company might further up its stake by devouring Hulu.

Monday Apple Rumors: No More 99-Cent Rentals

Almost a year after their inception -- and after fuming from television companies -- Apple yanks 99-cent TV show rentals from iTunes.

Clouds Starting to Form Over DirecTV

A slump in subscriber additions brings once-sure-fire DirecTV back under scrutiny. Get our take on whether DTV stock is still a buy.

Murdoch, News Corp. Offer an Olive Branch

News Corp. has asked for shareholder input, but the topics of concern seem apparent -- Rupert Murdoch's lack of succession plan and the phone hacking scandal.

News Corp., Disney Risk Audience by Restricting New TV on Hulu

Companies pushing back the amount of time between live broadcast, Hulu broadcast, and that spells danger for their online futures.

Amazon Publishing Continues to Boom With New Exclusives

Amazon's growing stable of authors means traditional publishers are getting pushed out of the picture entirely.

6 Companies Increasing Dividends

These dividend-happy companies come from a host of industries, including media, gold and even gardening.

Thursday Apple Rumors: With Samsung on the Ropes, Apple Moves to Motorola

Apple filing suit against Motorola in Germany saying that the Android-powered Xoom is too similar in design to the iPad.

Print Stays Strong as E-Book Revolution Marches On

It's all around good news for publishers -- traditional book sales are actually growing, and E-book revenue, while not enormous, is growing at a breakneck pace.

Monday’s Apple Rumors: Apple Streaming Video Still Not Ready

Report says Apple's attempt to take on Netflix still is a long way away, with the 'HBO Window' holding up deals with film studios.

The New Yorker Might Have Cracked the Digital Publishing Code

The New Yorker's text-heavy digital format has proven popular among tablet readers; some -- though not all -- publishers might want to follow suit.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Free Apps Make Money

Flurry study shows there's plenty to be made in the world of free apps -- just make sure consumers want to buy more for them once you've got them hooked.

Apple Rumored to Be Bidding for Hulu Buyout

Many investors have been wondering what Apple plans to do with all its cash, and this week a rumor emerged that might provide the answer.

News Corp., Apple and the Perils of Succession Planning

Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs aren't immortal -- and News Corp. (NWS), Apple (AAPL) shouldn't slink away from deciding on eventual replacements.

Bloomberg Blunder — Saudi Prince Talks Up News Corp. But Ignores Key Issues

Saudi prince and major NWS shareholder's tight relationship with News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch not scratched in interview about company.

Blu-ray: Hollywood Retail’s Last Hope

As media continues its fast movement into digital forms, Blu-ray is the last great hope for entertainment retail.

News Corp. — Making Money on a Disaster

As bad news mounts, pressure for Murdoch to step down could mount -- and that's something News Corp. shareholders should want to hear.

News Corp. and Rupert Murdoch Should Quit the Newspaper Game

Rupert Murdoch and News Corp. NASDAQ:NWS jettisoned News of the World newspaper over scandal -- for his shareholders' sake, he should dump a few more.