Investors should have a wide range of companies in multiple sectors within their investment portfolio. But the backbone of any resilient portfolio that can withstand a bear market and soar during a bull market are blue-chip stocks. Companies with a strong reputation and industry-leading giants are among the most important additions for investors regarding continued growth within their portfolios.I have chosen three blue-chip stocks to buy with common traits that allow them to experience continued growth in ...

Comcast (CMCSA) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Shares of this cable provider have returned +1.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.5% change. The Zacks Cable Television industry, to which Comcast belongs, has gained 2.7% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Although media reports or ...

Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) MoffettNathanson's Media, Internet & Communications Conference May 14, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Roberts - Chairman and CEO Conference Call Participants Craig Moffett - MoffettNathanson LLC Craig Moffett Good morning, everybody, and thank you for joining us for the 11th Annual MoffettNathanson Media & Communications Conference. And I am really delighted to kick off this year's conference with an opening keynote with Brian. It is a fun fact. Brian was -- yo ...

ToplineComcast announced Tuesday it will launch a streaming bundle with Peacock, Netflix and AppleTV+ later this month, multiple outlets reported, the latest move as more companies partner up and bundle services to compete in the ever-growing streaming game.The bundle is set to be released later this month, though some specifics remain unclear. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Key FactsThe streaming bundle, dubbed StreamSaver, is set to debut at a low price point later this month, Variety reported, ...

In this articleDISCMCSAWBDPARANFLXKevin Mazur | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesMedia giants are making their annual pitches to advertisers this week against the backdrop of significant disruption in the industry.The Hollywood writers and actors strikes are over, meaning Upfronts will likely be star-studded once again, major cost cutting is largely in the rear view mirror and streaming has fully embraced advertising models. Still, this year's Upfronts presentations come in the midst of further tumu ...

A Bally Sports display is shown in the eighth inning of the game between the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins at Target Field on April 9, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 5-1.The blackout marks another pain point for the regional sports network business, which has faced pressure as consumers cut pay-TV subscriptions in favor of streaming.Negotiations between Comcast and Bally Sports' operator Diamond Sports Group, which has been under bankruptcy protection since last year, bro ...

Peacock's streaming subscription plans are about to cost a little more. The NBCUniversal brand is increasing the prices on its monthly and annual plans, with changes going into effect this summer. The news comes after parent company Comcast announced that the streaming platform added 3 million new paid subscribers in the first quarter of 2024. Beginning July 18, new customers will pay more for subscriptions: $8 per month for Peacock Premium and $14 a month for Peacock Premium Plus -- both are $2 increases. ...

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NBCUniversal is hiking the price of Peacock for the second time in two years, tacking $2 onto the cost of the streaming service this summer, around the time of the Paris Olympics. Beginning in July, the monthly price for Peacock Premium will increase to $7.99. Premium Plus, which offers limited advertising, download capability and live local programming, will now be $13.99. Annual plans will go up to $79.99 for Premium and $139.99 for Premium Plus. The change will take effect starting July 18 for new custo ...

Comcast (CMCSA) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future. Shares of this cable provider have returned -11% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2% change. The Zacks Cable Television industry, to which Comcast belongs, has lost 9.1% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term? Although media ...