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Dish Chairman Says Ad-Skipping ‘Competitively Neccessary’

Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen told Bloomberg that the company's ad-skipping service is "competitive necessary" and said broadcasters must adapt.

The Big Winners From Political Advertising

Political ad spending will top $9 billion in 2012. These companies will bag the majority of that record-setting money.

Top 50 Hedge Fund Stocks: Only 13 Are Buys

Another reason why hedge fund returns may be lagging (in addition to high fees and turnover): Those overpaid managers are picking the wrong stocks!

Yahoo Has Sold the Alibaba Family Silver

Yahoo's deal to sell its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. will help fill the coffers, but it does absolutely nothing to solve the company's core problems.

Markets Catch a Break — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow and S&P 500 caught their breath Thursday, though earnings-battered Cisco managed to take down several tech stocks with it.

9 Media Stocks You Can Dial In

Today's media is a mix of print, online, cable and mobile devices, and these 9 media players all deserve a viewing in your portfolio.

First-Quarter Media Winners and Losers

Here's how CBS, Comcast, Time Warner stack up, and what to expect from Viacom and Disney.

10 Brands Finding Pinterest Success

Social media site Pinterest has become a part of marketing and promotional strategies at a number of big-name businesses.

What’s Missing From Sony’s Turnaround Plan

When Kazuo Hirai laid out his plan to turn around struggling giant Sony, he missed one large issue.

Tune In to These 8 Media Stocks

Media stocks are the place to go for great value, as the growth in content and its delivery stokes earnings.

Netflix’ Investment in Mad Men Will Pay Off

As it signs more streaming deals for TV shows, Netflix will leave rivals even further behind.

Wall Street Is Missing the Boat on CBS

It's the most-watched network and is best-positioned to benefit from increased ad spending on autos and election campaigns.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Targeted by Justice Department

The U.S. government is threatening antitrust litigation over e-book pricing -- alleging collusion on a sales model hostile to competitors.

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.

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.

Streaming Super Bowl a Good Bet for Comcast, NBC

More than 100 million people already watch the Super Bowl each year, so NBC's webcast is merely gravy. But it also could be a blueprint for future web ventures.

What’s Dogging Disney?

This well-loved stock hasn't really gone anywhere in the past year. Here's why DIS is a stock to avoid -- for now.

6 Companies That Stand to Win Big From the Academy Awards

Best Picture awards can turn little-budget films into blockbusters and revitalize slumping ticket sales. From Disney to Sony, here are six who could profit from a win.

If You Must Own Media, Get It in an ETF

There are so many better places to put your money than media. But if you must, ETFs will give you your media fix and a little diversification, too.