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Plea to John Malone - Have Liberty buy Sirius or spin it as a RMT, but for goodness sake get the old Sirius retail daytraders the heck out of this stock by getting out of penny stock hell with a lower share count. Every other media stock has a knowledgeable institutional base. Do something Malone! Thanks
Hahaha! Go muscle, go! :)
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Originally Posted by muscle13
@Muscle... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! KAPOWWWWW!!!
DALLAS , July 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Inc. has completed its acquisition of DIRECTV. The newly combined company – the largest pay TV provider in the United States and the world – will offer millions of people more choices for video entertainment on any screen from almost anywhere, any time.
"Combining DIRECTV with AT&T(T) is all about giving customers more choices for great video entertainment integrated with mobile and high-speed Internet service," said Randall Stephenson, AT&T(T) chairman and CEO. "We'll now be able to meet consumers' future entertainment preferences, whether they want traditional TV service with premier programming, their favorite content on a mobile device, or video streamed over the Internet to any screen."
"This transaction allows us to significantly expand our high-speed Internet service to reach millions more households, which is a perfect complement to our coast-to-coast TV and mobile coverage," Stephenson said. "We're now a fundamentally different company with a diversified set of capabilities and businesses that set us apart from the competition."
AT&T(T) now is the largest pay TV provider in the U.S. and the world, providing service to more than 26 million customers in the United States and more than 191 million customers in Latin America, including Mexico and the Caribbean. Additionally, AT&T(T) has more than 132 million wireless subscribers and connections in the U.S. and Mexico; offers 4G LTE mobile coverage to nearly 310 million people in the U.S.; covers 57 million U.S. customer locations with high-speed Internet; and has nearly 16 million subscribers to its high-speed Internet service.
Current customers of AT&T(T) and DIRECTV do not need to do anything as a result of the merger. They'll continue to receive their same services, channel lineups, and customer care. Customer account information, online access and billing arrangements remain the same. The integration of AT&T(T) and DIRECTV will occur over the coming months. In the coming weeks, AT&T(T) will launch new integrated TV, mobile and high-speed Internet offers that give customers greater value and convenience.
With the completion of its DIRECTV acquisition, AT&T(T) will continue to deploy its all-fiber GigaPower Internet access service – the company's highest-speed Internet service, which allows you to download a TV show in as little as three seconds. When the expansion is complete, AT&T's(T) all-fiber broadband footprint will reach more than 14 million customer locations.
AT&T (T) announced that John Stankey will be CEO of AT&T Entertainment & Internet Services, responsible for leading its combined DIRECTV and AT&T Home Solutions operations. Stankey will report to Stephenson. DIRECTV President, Chairman and CEO Mike White announced his plans to retire.
"Mike is one of the world's top CEOs and a great leader who built DIRECTV into a premier TV and video entertainment company spanning the U.S. and Latin America," Stephenson said. "He has been a terrific partner and friend, and his legacy will be an important part of our combined company."
As a result of this transaction, AT&T(T) leads the industry in offering consumers premier content, particularly live sports programming, such as the exclusive rights to NFL SUNDAY TICKET, which gives customers every out-of-market NFL game, every Sunday afternoon, on any screen – TV, mobile devices or PCs. Additionally, the company owns ROOT SPORTS, one of the nation's premier regional sports networks, and has stakes in The Tennis Channel, MLB Network, NHL Network, and GSN (Game Show Network).
AT&T (T) is also developing unique video offerings for consumers through, among other initiatives, its Otter Media joint venture with The Chernin Group. The joint venture was established to invest in, acquire and launch over-the-top (OTT) video services. This includes its purchase of a majority stake in Fullscreen, a global online media company that works with more than 50,000 content creators who engage 450 million subscribers and generate 4 billion monthly views.
Under the terms of the merger, DIRECTV shareholders received 1.892 shares of AT&T(T) common stock, in addition to $28.50 in cash, per share of DIRECTV. AT&T(T) will provide complete updated 2015 financial guidance at a conference the company will host for financial analysts in the coming weeks. The conference will be webcast to the public.
The DIRECTV acquisition significantly diversifies AT&T's(T) revenue mix, products, geographies and customer bases. As a result of this acquisition, as well as AT&T's(T) acquisition of Iusacell and Nextel Mexico, AT&T(T) expects that, by the end of 2015, its largest revenue streams will be, in descending order: Business Solutions (both wireless and wireline); Entertainment & Internet; Consumer Mobility; and International Mobility and Video.
I think both businesses - DTV sat tv, and AT&T cellular phone and fiber basically suck with too much competition and very little growth prospects. SorryQuote:
Originally Posted by midas360
Don't be sorry. I respect your opinion. It will be very interesting to see how they do going forward. I still think it's all about data and the network. AT&T wants to own the highways/infrastructure and the toll booths. :)
Over an extended period of time you may be right about that....But time is a funny thing - it's relative. In the "Extended period of time", we could all die of old age.....and of course everyplace in the whole freaking world is within walking distance....if you have enough time.Quote:
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I agree that earnings, or at least the expectation of future earnings is what drives long term stock appreciation. My previous point above was that there are also other ways to invest that are just as legitimate in the short and intermediate term where things like market sentiment, uptrends and downtrends, TA, buyout rumors, company guidance and revisions to that guidance, black swann events, gov't regulation, secondary offerings, short interest, product competition, economic conditions, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and a host of other things play into the short and intermediate term price of a stock. I general, I agree with you that in time the logical rational valuations like FCF EV/EBITIDA or eps will evenutually come to the fore if an investment is given enough time. However, I think it was John Maynard Keynes who said "the stock market can remain irrational a lot longer than most men can remain solvent"....you can go broke and starve waiting for your ship to come in.
I think you have found what works for you and it seems you have done quite well. I'm just pointing out that there are other legitimate ways make (or lose) ground in this stock market that don't involve gambling or luck. If it were just math, then anyone with a calculator could do it.
Anyway Muscle, you know what you are doing and I'm not here to argue with you over what is the best way to invest so please forgive me if it seems I was coming after you - I'm not. I just popped in here yesterday and today, after being a silent lurker for the past 7 or 8 months to see how Hedy is doing on his investment in BM's realshortdata.com website - the one he was here shilling for and trying to get people on this forum to go join last time I posted around the holidays. I heard something about a car and a cow recently, but for a site that was going to turn the investment world on it's ear, things are strangely quiet. Hedy seemed pretty certain that, given (a lot of) time, that investment was gonna pay off BIG! Anyone know what the deal is? Just curious.
@Denco... do you go to the Spurs game much or do you like to watch them on television? What are your thoughts on them signing Aldridge and Simmons?
Edit: Curious how often you went last year to see the spurs. You seem like a huge fan.
Can't believe it but didn't go to a game last year. Went several times year before last but not last year. Will make it a point to make a few this season as it will probably be Ginobili's last year......maybe Duncan too. I prefer the game on TV especially since going is a bit of a hassle as we live 150 miles away in Laredo but very fun when we do get up there. My girls love to go and were disappointed we did not go to even one game last year. I will have to make it up to them this year.
They made all the right moves. Kept the core intact and added great pieces with Aldridge being the next in line to Duncan with Leonard. Can't wait for the season though am a bit sad because the end of this team as we know it is near......enjoy it while it lasts I guess.
GoSpursGo
Denco,
I was under the impression you lived in San Antonio. I've always been amazed at how large the fan base is for the Spurs OUTSIDE of San Antonio. It's pretty awesome if you ask me and seeing the people show up at the airport waiting on the team to arrive late night and sometimes early AM hours is impressive too. I don't know if I would drive 150 miles to go to a game either. :) You are more of a fan than I am. It's going to be fun watching them work with a younger team and hopefully building the next championship team. I was going to even ask if you wanted to meet up for lunch sometime but being in Laredo, that may not happen. HAHA it's cool because there are several guys I've met in the trading chat room that live here and we meet up for lunch at least once a month or so.
Dirtbag...basically muscle just told you and att to go suck a big fat one!! lol.Quote:
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that just made my night!!
Sweet dreams all.
shot 38 and 7'2" closet to pin for 80 dolla make ya holla :)
GOD BLESS SIRI!
outstanding volume again today
I would take you up on the lunch invite - especially if you're buyin, but I don't live in TX anymore. Spent some time in Dallas back in the day (SMU Grad), and in my limited experience, 150 miles is nuthin' for a real Texan to drive for a good steak and a beer.Quote:
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Settlement Date Short Interest Avg Daily Share Volume Days To Cover
7/15/2015 141,917,147 24,750,994 5.733796
6/30/2015 141,938,660 27,556,357 5.150850
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Hey user... You make a great point. I don't know if I would consider myself a "native texan." I've lived in San Antonio for 22 years, lived in Dallas for 3 years, and Houston for 2 years. If you had asked me when I first moved here if I would travel 150 miles for a good steak and beer I would have said "HELL YEAH!" Not now... we have so many good restaurants around here we don't need to travel far. If you are talking BBQ, that's a different story. I have several places I would like to go visit that are even further than 150 miles. :) What year were you a grad of SMU? I have a couple of family members that went to school at SMU but it was a long, long time ago. Great university. Seriously, if you are ever in San Antonio, hit me up on here. I will take you to get some good BBQ on me.
Edit: Denco would be traveling over 300 miles just to see a Spurs Game. :) It's about 155 miles each way. I don't know if I could do that. HAHA I don't know if they have flights from Laredo to San Antonio.
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Thanks for the invite Midas. Usually with family in SA but we do go to the Marriot Hill Country or Westin at least once a year. Next time we're there if I can break away maybe we can play a round of golf and drink a few. I'll shoot you a PM to give you a heads up in advance.
This year our chances are as good or better than any other over the past 5 to get to the finals again. Cavs, OKC, Golden State and many others will probably be stronger this year as well. Going to be an exciting season.
SMU was several lifetimes ago - I'd have to dig out the diploma to see exactly as my memories are a little hazy - as befitting a college experience :p......But I do remember Texas BBQ which definitely left a lasting impression!. I will say though, that the skiing in Texas left much to be desired...much better here in the NE for sure!Quote:
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That would be great! As you know, we have some nice golf courses around here. Speaking of the Marriott, we are heading to the JW Marriott PGA Golf Resort tomorrow for a one night stay. It's less than 5 miles from our house but it has a nice big pool, lazy river, slide for the kids, etc. I've never had the opportunity to play but if you do stop in maybe we can play that course. All sounds good to me!
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Small world! I will extend the same invitation. If you are ever in San Antonio, shoot me a pm and we can get some good BBQ!
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Hey NJ! I see you are in the forum. Hope you are having a good weekend. It's very hot down here. :) I snagged some more Novavax for a trade. I hope we do well again!
Nobody wants to fly or drive to hang out with Dirtbag??? Shocker!