DirecTV, Comcast settle on sports channel

2010-03-15T15:00:20Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - DirecTV Group and Comcast Corp said on Monday they have reached a deal to return Comcast's Versus sports network to the satellite operator's programing line-up.</p><p>Financial terms were not disclosed.</p><p>Versus was pul...

DirecTV, Versus have deal after more than 6 months

2010-03-15T14:45:56Z

<div id="subtitle">DirecTV, Versus reach deal after 6 months to return network to satellite television service</div><div><p>DirecTV and Versus have reached a deal after more than six months to return the sports network to the satellite television service.</p><p>DirecTV dropped Versus after their contract concluded at the end of August and the two sides were not able to reach an agreeme...

Notable financing, from DIRECTV (DTV)

2010-03-09T20:00:13Z

The price at which companies raise money says a lot about the quality of their cash flows.

DIRECTV just priced $3billion in debt for VERY attractive prices:

EL SEGUNDO,

Standard & Poor's affirms DirecTV rating

2010-03-08T13:45:30Z
<div id="subtitle">Standard & Poor's affirms DirecTV rating, assigns 'BBB-' to senior notes</div><div><p>Standard & Poor's said Monday it affirmed all ratings, including the "BBB-" corporate credit rating, on satellite TV operator DirecTV Inc.</p><p>The ratings agency also said it assigned "BBB-" ratings to DirecTV Holdings LLC's and DIRECTV Financing Co.'s proposed sen...

Dish Network 4Q profit falls, gains subscribers

2010-03-01T12:45:29Z
<div id="subtitle">Dish Network 4th-quarter profit drops, but tops Wall Street expectations and gains subscribers</div><div><p>Dish Network Corp., the low-cost leader in a subscription-TV industry where growth comes from taking customers away from competitors, lifted fourth-quarter revenue by attracting budget-consciou...

On the Call: DirecTV CEO Michael White

2010-02-22T08:36:55Z
<div id="subtitle">On the Call: DirecTV CEO talks about balancing growth and profitability</div><div><p>DirecTV Inc. is not known for discounting, yet it had to offer better deals in the past year to compete with rivals' offers, including promotions from Dish Network Co...

Charges drag DirecTV to 4th-quarter loss

2010-02-22T08:49:47Z
<div id="subtitle">DirecTV posts 4th-quarter loss due to merger charges, adds fewer customers but beats outlook</div><div><p>DirecTV Inc. on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss after absorbing a hefty merger charge. The nation's largest satellite TV operator also added 60 percent fewer new subscribers as discounted bundles from competitors and a weak economy too...

Summary Box: DirecTV 4Q earnings

2010-02-22T08:43:59Z
<div id="subtitle">Summary Box: DirecTV posts 4Q loss due to hefty merger costs, subscriber growth slows</div><div><p>THE BOTTOM-LINE: DirecTV Inc.'s quarterly results were hurt by a big merger-related charge and slowing subscriber growth, but still topped analyst expectations.</p><p>HOW THEY ARE SUCCEEDING: DirecTV has focused on custome...

DirecTV's 4th-quarter numbers at a glance

2010-02-22T08:44:03Z
<div id="subtitle">A look at DirecTV's fiscal fourth-quarter results and subscriber growth</div><div><p>DirecTV Inc. is one of the better performers in the subscription TV business. Unlike cable, it still attracts hordes of new customers even in a nation where more than eight out of 10 TV-viewing households already subscribe to cable, satellite TV or video service o...

Qwest 4Q profit falls 39 percent

2010-02-22T09:17:42Z
<div id="subtitle">Qwest 4Q profit falls 39 percent as migration from landlines to cell phones goes on</div><div><p>Qwest Communications International Inc., the nation's fourth-largest traditional phone company, on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter earnings fell 39 percent as customers disconnected traditional landline phones in favor...

Judge keeps Dish ads against DirecTV on air

2010-02-22T09:10:18Z
<div id="subtitle">Judge denies restraining order against Dish Network for `Why Pay More' ads</div><div><p>A federal judge has denied a request to temporarily ban Dish Network Corp. ads that ask consumers "Why Pay More?" for TV service from rival satellite provider Dire...

Summary Box: Dish ads to stay on air, for now

2010-02-22T09:09:27Z
<div id="subtitle">Summary Box: Judge rules Dish ads can stay on air for now</div><div><p>KEEP ON FIGHTING: A federal judge on Tuesday denied a temporary restraining order banning Dish Network Corp. ads that ask consumers "Why Pay More?" for video service from rival satellite operator DirecTV to report its 4th-quarter results Thursday</div><div><p>DirecTV Inc., the nation's largest satellite TV operator, reports its fourth-quarter results before the market opens on Thursday.</p><p>WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Whether the company continues to add subscribers and whether competition is prompting more discounting...

DirecTV suing Dish for ads saying it's cheaper

2010-02-22T09:51:02Z
<div id="subtitle">DirecTV suing Dish for ads saying it's cheaper while delivering same TV programs</div><div><p>Satellite TV provider DirecTV Inc. is suing its rival, Dish Network Corp., for running an advertisement claiming that Dish delivers the same programs for...

direct tv arrivals

2010-02-08T17:18:16Z
Kellan Lutz arrives for the Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium, Miami Beach Florida, USA -06.02.10 Mandatory credit: J...

direct tv stage

2010-02-08T17:16:36Z
Tyson Ritter of All American Rejects perform at the Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium: South Beach Miami Beach, Florida - 06.02.10
Actor Taylor Lautner The Fourth Annual DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl at DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl Stadium at South Beach Miami Beach, Florida - 06.02.10
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Dish ad hits DirecTV over celebrity endorsements

2010-02-22T12:35:05Z
<div id="subtitle">In a shift, Dish ad attacks DirecTV for using celebrity endorsers and charging more for TV</div><div><p>Satellite TV providers Dish Network Corp. and DirecTV Inc. usually unleash attack advertisements against their cable TV competitors.</p&...

FCC closes loophole in cable program access rules

2010-02-22T17:36:47Z
<div id="subtitle">FCC closes loophole that has allowed cable TV operators to withhold programs from rivals</div><div><p>Cable TV companies will no longer be able to use a federal loophole to withhold sports networks and other popular programming that they own from satellite providers and other rivals.</p><p>The

FCC set to close cable program access loophole

2010-02-22T17:40:02Z
<div id="subtitle">FCC scheduled to vote on closing loophole in cable programming access rules</div><div><p>Federal regulators are voting on closing a loophole that allows cable TV operators to withhold sporting events and other popular programming that they own from satellite companies and other rivals.</p><p>The

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