Posts by: Steve Birenberg
The market has reacted coolly to the settlement between Time Warner (TWX) and Carl Icahn as TWX shares given up all their gains since the company reported earnings and the…
Clear Channel (CCU) shares have given back most the gains which followed the solid 1Q06 guidance the company provided with its 4Q05 earnings report. In my summary of the earnings,…
Clear Channel (CCU) reported slightly worse than expected 4Q05 earnings with EPS and revenues just short of estimates. However, everyone was expecting a weak 4Q05 so that is not news.…
One week ahead of its March 2nd 4Q05 earnings report, Central European Media Enterprises (CETV) announced an increase in its ownership of its operations in Romania. In a negotiated agreement…
Based on news reports, it appears that Univision (UVN) wants to sell itself for $13 billion. Along with about $1.5 billion in debt that would work out to 18 times…
One stock I've had my eye on as a possible long is Warner Music Group (WMG). The company reported yesterday and the shares fell slightly in response against a strong…
I continue to think that the big entertainment conglomerates which own movie studios could benefit from a positive shift in sentiment this year if the box office returns to growth.…
The Chicago Tribune took another shot at Sears Holdings (SHLD) this weekend with an article (free registration required) recapping a contractual dispute between the retailer and long-time Sears spokesperson Bob…
Lionsgate (LGF) shares are holding up much better than I expected following the company's disappointing 3Q06 performance and reduction in FY06 guidance. Therefore, I am selling the shares I own…
I was wrong on Lionsgate (LGF). Big time. The company missed its 3Q06 earnings badly with EBITDA, net income, and free cash flow all falling well short of estimates. The…
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