DISH: Analysis & Opinions

  1. DISH Network Makes Another Bid For Mobile

    April 16, 2013
    DISH makes another move towards mobile with a bid for Sprint.
  2. Blockbuster 4Q for DIRECTV - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    The largest U.S satellite TV operator DIRECTV (DTV) has posted solid fourth-quarter 2012 results, with both the top ...
  3. DISH Likely to Sell Spectrum - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) is skeptical on its decision to deploy a wireless network and intends to sell the ...
  4. Time Warner Cable Raises Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Yesterday, the Board of Directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) decided to hike its regular quarterly dividend ...
  5. Telecom Industry Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Industry Outlook

    January 31, 2013
    The telecommunications industry has emerged as a key driver of the global economic recovery. The unprecedented ...
  6. Telecom Industry Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Zacks ...

    January 31, 2013
    The telecommunications industry has emerged as a key driver of the global economic recovery. The unprecedented ...
  7. TWC to Hike Rates on Multiple Deals - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) - the second largest cable MSO in the U.S. - plans to increase rates on the back of ...
  8. America Movil TV in Costa Rica - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    AmericaMovil (AMX), one of the leading telecom carriers in South America, has recently gained a 15-year license to ...
  9. DISH Trims Blockbuster Store Count - Analyst Blog

    January 22, 2013
    Dish Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. is planning to close about 300 ...
  10. Dish Network May Not Be Cheap, But It'll Be Interesting

    January 15, 2013
    Dish is still working out its strategy, but the shares are no bargain in the meanwhile.
  11. Postal Office Favored Netflix: Court - Analyst Blog

    January 15, 2013
    Reportedly, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that Netflix Inc. (NFLX) had ...
  12. DISH Deprived of Industry Honor - Analyst Blog

    January 11, 2013
    Owing to continuing legal battle, DISH Network Corp. (DISH) was denied a prestigious award for its Hopper DVR at the ...
  13. DISH Network Bids for Clearwire - Analyst Blog

    January 09, 2013
    Yesterday, in a surprising move, DISH Network Corp. (DISH) stated its keenness to purchase the remaining 49% stake ...
  14. Blockbuster Launches Android App - Analyst Blog

    January 08, 2013
    Blockbuster Inc., the sister concern of DISH Network Corp. (DISH) has released an application for smartphones ...
  15. Netflix to Stream Warner Bros. Shows - Analyst Blog

    January 08, 2013
    Netflix Inc. (NFLX) recently signed an agreement with Warner Bros. Television Group, which will enable it to stream ...
  16. DISH Enhances Hopper Device - Analyst Blog

    January 08, 2013
    The second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., DISH Network Corp. (DISH), enriched its award winning Hopper ...
  17. DISH Demands More Time from FCC - Analyst Blog

    December 27, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) - the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. - plans to ask the Federal ...
  18. Time Warner Cable to Dump Ovation - Analyst Blog

    December 20, 2012
    Continuous rise in programming expenses has forced Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) - the second-largest cable operator ...
  19. Sprints Seals Deal with Clearwire - Analyst Blog

    December 18, 2012
    Sprint Nextel Corp. S) has finally inked an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% stake in Clearwire Corporation ...
  20. Will A Sub-$3 Bid Get The Deal Done For Sprint?

    December 17, 2012
    Sprint's barely higher bid is likely to still leave many Clearwire shareholders unhappy.
  21. Sprint Eyes Clearwire Takeover - Analyst Blog

    December 12, 2012
    Sprint Nextel Corp. S), one of the leading wireless providers in the U.S., is in talks to buy a 49% stake in ...
  22. DISH to Tie up with Sprint - Analyst Blog

    December 11, 2012
    A recent Bloomberg report stated that Sprint Nextel Corp. S) is trying to forge a partnership with DISH Network ...
  23. DirecTV Charging Extra for Sports - Analyst Blog

    December 11, 2012
    DIRECTV (DTV), the largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., has started charging an extra fee of $3 per month from ...
  24. DISH to Pay a Special Dividend - Analyst Blog

    December 05, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) - the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. has decided to pay a special cash ...
  25. Should Investors Direct Their Portfolio Toward DIRECTV?

    December 04, 2012
    DIRECTV could still provide gains from here.
  26. DTV Joins Forces with VSAT - Analyst Blog

    November 26, 2012
    DirecTV (DTV), the largest satellite TV provider in the U.S., has launched a satellite and broadband bundled service ...
  27. Risk, Reward Balance DISH - Analyst Blog

    November 26, 2012
    We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on DISH Network Corp. (DISH) following its mixed financial results in the ...
  28. DISH Network Suffers a Setback - Analyst Blog

    November 21, 2012
    Yesterday DISH Network Corp. (DISH) reportedly suffered a setback as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ...
  29. DISH Network Underperforms - Analyst Blog

    November 06, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) declared weak financial results for the second quarter of 2012 way behind the Zacks ...
  30. Earnings Preview: DIRECTV - Analyst Blog

    November 02, 2012
    DIRECTV (DTV) is set to unveil its second-quarter 2012 results on Thursday, August 2, 2012, before the opening bell. ...
  31. Earnings Preview: Dish Network - Analyst Blog

    November 02, 2012
    Dish Network Corp. (DISH) is slated to release its third-quarter 2012 earnings results on Tuesday, November 6, ...
  32. Stock Market News for October 25, 2012 - Market News

    October 25, 2012
    Benchmarks lost out on their initial gains on Wednesday and ended in the red after corporate results dampened ...
  33. American and Other Services Stocks Making Big Moves on ...

    October 15, 2012
    The market is doing well so far today. The Nasdaq is up 0.3%; the S&P 500 is trading up 0.3%; and the Dow has ...
  34. DISH Network and Other Big Movers on the Nasdaq on ...

    October 11, 2012
    After this morning's trading, the market is looking good. The Nasdaq has risen 0.3%; the S&P 500 has increased 0.6%; ...
  35. Services Stocks, Including DISH Network, Making Big ...

    October 11, 2012
    The morning has been good for the market. The Nasdaq is up 0.3%; the S&P 500 has climbed 0.6%; and the Dow has moved ...
  36. Dish Settles Fee Dispute with Gannett - Analyst Blog

    October 09, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) - the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. - has reached a long-term fee ...
  37. Telecom Stock Outlook - Oct. 2012 - Industry Outlook

    October 04, 2012
    The unprecedented growth of high-speed Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed ...
  38. DISH to Face a Hefty Charge - Analyst Blog

    October 01, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) - the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. may face a hefty charge of $2.4 ...
  39. DISH Network Exploring Online TV - Analyst Blog

    October 01, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., is currently exploring its ...
  40. DISH to Launch Satellite Internet - Analyst Blog

    September 28, 2012
    DISH Network Corp.(DISH) - the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., has announced to launch ...
  41. TiVo Gains from Verizon Settlement - Analyst Blog

    September 25, 2012
    TiVo Inc. (TIVO) will be receiving $250.4 million from Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) to settle a certain DVR ...
  42. Netflix to Stream MANSOME - Analyst Blog

    September 21, 2012
    Netflix Inc.'s (NFLX) subscribers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada will be able to stream Morgan Spurlock's MANSOME, a ...
  43. DISH to Target Young Crowd - Analyst Blog

    September 18, 2012
    The second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., DISH Network Corp. (DISH), intends to launch an electronic ...
  44. Netflix Adds 3 ABC Shows - Analyst Blog

    September 11, 2012
    ABC's popular shows Revenge, Once Upon a Time and Scandal are now available on Netflix's (NFLX) streaming service. ...
  45. DIRECTV Still in Neutral Zone - Analyst Blog

    August 31, 2012
    DIRECTV (DTV) reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2012. The company generated a record high ...
  46. DISH to Boost IPTV Service - Analyst Blog

    August 29, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) plans to enhance its IPTV service offerings by introducing an array of services to ...
  47. Earnings Scorecard: DISH Network - Analyst Blog

    August 27, 2012
    Following the second quarter 2012 earnings announcement on August 8, most of the analysts covering DISH Network ...
  48. Dish Encounters a Federal Lawsuit - Analyst Blog

    August 24, 2012
    Dish Network Corp. (DISH) - the second largest satellite TV provider in the U.S. - again seems to get into trouble ...
  49. DISH to Offer Satellite Internet - Analyst Blog

    August 16, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., has decided to launch a nationwide ...
  50. Netflix's "Just for Kids" on Xbox - Analyst Blog

    August 13, 2012
    Streaming services provider, Netflix Inc. (NFLX) recently announced the availability of its "Just for Kids" category ...
  51. Earnings Preview: Comcast Corp. - Analyst Blog

    July 30, 2012
    Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) is slated to release its second quarter 2012 results on Wednesday, August 1, 2012, before the ...
  52. DISH Tops Subscriber Growth Estimate - Analyst Blog

    July 20, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite television provider in the U.S., announced in a regulatory ...
  53. Blockbuster Acquires Alpha Bay Software - Analyst Blog

    July 19, 2012
    Blockbuster L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corp. (DISH), has acquired the assets of Alpha Bay that provide ...
  54. Biggest Services Sector Movers for July 17, 2012

    July 17, 2012
    The Nasdaq is trading down 0.1%, the S&P 500 is down 0.1% and the Dow has slipped 0.2%, marking a bad morning for ...
  55. DTV Disagrees with Viacom Fees - Analyst Blog

    July 12, 2012
    The disagreement between DIRECTV (DTV) and TV network major Viacom, Inc. (VIAB) regarding programming fees has led ...
  56. DISH's Trial Venue Plea Rejected - Analyst Blog

    July 10, 2012
    One of the leading satellite companies in the U.S., DISH Network Corporation's (DISH) appeal to change the trial ...
  57. Dish Expands Movie Channels - Analyst Blog

    July 09, 2012
    Satellite TV provider Dish Network Corp. (DISH) continues to expand its movie channel lineups with the addition of ...
  58. Netflix Surges on Higher Viewership - Analyst Blog

    July 06, 2012
    Shares of Netflix Inc. (NFLX) surged 13.4% to close at $81.72 on July 5, 2012, after Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") ...
  59. DISH Seeks Change in Trial Venue - Analyst Blog

    July 05, 2012
    Recently, a legal representative of satellite TV provider DISH Network Corporation (DISH) has appealed before a New ...
  60. Dish Dumps AMC Networks Channels - Analyst Blog

    July 03, 2012
    Mounting programming costs have forced the second largest satellite TV provider, Dish Network Corp. (DISH), to ...
  61. AT&T, AMC Renew Contract - Analyst Blog

    July 02, 2012
    AT&T Inc. T), the second-largest U.S. mobile service provider, successfully renewed a long-term contract with AMC ...
  62. DISH Seals Deal with Qualcomm - Analyst Blog

    June 13, 2012
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) recently selected the world's leading mobile chipset maker Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) for the ...
  63. 3 Inevitable Blow Ups - Investment Ideas

    June 07, 2012
    I recently added HBO to my cable television subscription. I enjoy the series and the extra movie options I have on ...
  64. Dish Network's Fuzzy Long-Term Signal

    May 11, 2012
    Dish looks quite affordable based off its earnings and cash flow multiple, but it's very difficult to get a solid ...
  65. 4 Expensive Stocks To Avoid

    May 11, 2012
    Six Flags and EchoStar make the list of four expensive stocks that should be sold and avoided, based on fundamentals.
  66. The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Dish Network, Tyson ...

    May 08, 2012
    For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - May 8, 2012 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst ...
  67. Company News for May 08, 2012 - Corporate Summary

    May 08, 2012
    •    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX) gained 55.4% after it announced promising results from an ...
  68. AT&T's Bold Bid For T-Mobile Ends In Failure

    December 21, 2011
    AT&T abandons its potentially industry-changing bid.
  69. DISH Network Dishes Out Profits

    November 09, 2011
    DISH was able to generate the increased income despite losing over 100,000 subscribers in the third quarter
  70. 5 Stocks To Contemplate Before Monday

    November 04, 2011
    Here are five companies that will be releasing their earnings on November 7.
  71. Netflix Beats A Hasty Retreat

    October 13, 2011
    Netflix had the right idea in trying to launch Qwikster, but they may have gone too far too fast.
  72. Netflix And Creative Destruction

    September 21, 2011
    Netflix makes another major change to its service offerings.
  73. The Top 5 Holdings Of Buffett’s New Protégé

    September 20, 2011
    Learn more about Ted Weschler's five largest investment holdings.
  74. Industry At A Glance – Pay TV

    August 30, 2011
    The pay TV market may be highly penetrated, but these companies could still post exciting growth.
  75. 3 Turbocharged Corporate Bonds

    July 22, 2011
    When you need a little more octane in your bond tank, here's Marilyn Cohen of Bond Smart Investor with her top ...
  76. TiVo's Battle Only Beginning

    May 27, 2011
    TiVo won a major legal victory, but a proven business model is still elusive.
  77. Growth In MSG's Garden

    May 05, 2011
    For investors looking to add a great blend of growth and value to a portfolio, Madison Square Garden could be a ...
  78. Dish Network's Superb Quarter

    May 05, 2011
    Satellite TV provider Dish Network had a tremendous quarter, as its price increases began to take hold.
  79. Dish Buys Blockbuster, But What Does It Get?

    April 08, 2011
    Satellite TV provider Dish Network successfully bid for the assets of movie rental chain Blockbuster. Will this move ...
  80. Viva La TV!

    October 07, 2010
    Televisa's deal with Univision could pay dividends down the road.
  81. Top TV Companies Profiting From The Recession

    August 30, 2010
    These TV stocks will profit in a prolonged recession.
  82. Dish Shows Industry Squeeze

    August 16, 2010
    Dish Network had a profitable second quarter but lost some subscribers on a net basis.
  83. A Lazy Summer Portfolio

    June 07, 2010
    Why not take an investing holiday this summer? You can with a low-maintenance portfolio.
  84. TiVo Gets Scrambled

    May 20, 2010
    TiVo saw a setback in its legal battles against Dish Network, but the market seems to be severely overreacting to ...
  85. Dish's Earnings Signal Continues To Weaken

    May 13, 2010
    Dish Network increased its subscriber base, but had to pay heavily to win these new customers.
  86. Legal Win A Game Changer For TiVo

    March 09, 2010
    With a solid win now in hand in its lawsuits against Dish and EchoStar, things may be looking up for TiVo.
  87. Stocks Showing The Importance Of Free Cash Flow

    December 02, 2009
    We look at why five-star mutual fund manager Bruce Berkowitz loves using free cash flow yields as a great barometer ...
  88. This DVR Pioneer's Fight May Soon Be Obsolete

    August 28, 2009
    TiVo's endless legal fight over DVR patent rights looks increasingly like yesterday's battle.
  89. Boob Tube Blues

    May 14, 2009
    Despite unexpected positive Q1 earnings, Dish Network's outlook is still a little fuzzy.
  90. The Yacktman Funds Roll On

    April 08, 2009
    The Yacktman Funds have adhered to a value philosophy and been rewarded by many years of outperforming its benchmark.
  91. Comcast Tunes Into Success

    April 03, 2009
    This apparently recession-resistant cable giant thrives even without signs of economic recovery on the horizon.
  92. Spinoffs Revisited

    March 13, 2009
    Spinoffs are touted as a cure for a lack of shareholder value, but sometimes the opposite is true.
  93. Should You Go With High Insider Ownership?

    March 11, 2009
    Can high insider ownership give a false signal?
  94. Century Tel Gets The Hookup

    February 26, 2009
    Century Tel is positioning itself to become a larger, stronger player in the telecom world.
  95. A Sirius Gamble

    September 16, 2008
    Sirius XM could double in value, but it could also drop to zero. That's the gamble.
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    June 25, 2008
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  97. Gravity Grounds Echostar

    March 20, 2006
    Keep your enthusiasm for Echostar grounded.
  98. A Look at Economic Moats - Part 2

    November 23, 2005
    In this piece we'll explore different types of economic moats.
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